Gerald F. Jarosz, age 79, of Des Plaines, formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away July 7, 2025. He was a dear cousin to Joseph Condo, and friend to many. Gerald was born January 24, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Adam and Estelle (nee Maslack) Jarosz. He was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School, where he participated in marching band; he earned his Bachelors from from Loyola University. Gerald was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska during his service. In his free time, he had a great interest in photography. This led to his career working for Wolf Camera as a manager.

A memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Church, 794 Pearson St., Des Plaines, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gerald's name to Wounded Warrior, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, https://tinyurl.com/48fa3zw8 . Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .