Gerald "Jerry" Tarquinio - 79

Matteson, Illinois

Gerald M. “Jerry” Tarquinio, Jr. Age 79, longtime Matteson resident, formerly of Chicago’s Roseland Neighborhood. Graduate of Mendel Catholic High School. United States Army Veteran. Received his X-Ray Tech certificate from St Francis Hospital in Blue Island. Worked as a Radiology Manager at numerous hospitals in Chicago and Suburban area. Former Proprietor of Pro Tech Draught Services cleaning Draft Lines at many restaurants and taverns in the South Suburban area. Three-time Past Commander of the Matteson Rehfeldt-Meyer American Legion Post 474, past Commander of the 8th District American Legion. Husband for 49 years of Kerry nee Hunt. Father of Christine Pfister-Ingram and Patricia (Ryan Blaskovitz) Tarquinio. Grandfather of Amanda Pfister and Sarah Ingram. Son of the late Florence nee Lukshon and Gerald M. Tarquinio Sr. Brother of the late Robert Tarquinio. Uncle of Lisa Tarquinio and the late Laura Tarquinio. Friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Tuesday December 26, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Services at funeral home Wednesday December 27, 2023 10:00 am. Interment St Casimir Cemetery, Chicago. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.