Gerald A. Baudino Sr., 85

Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025.  Born and raised in Joliet, IL.  Gerald started his working career with his father as a welder at Baudino and Sons Welding.  25 year member of Iron Workers Local #444.   Gerald loved his trips to Canada and Minnesota in pursuit of walleyes or more local excursions to the Kankakee River for catfish. He enjoyed travelling with his wife and their friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Veronica Baudino; siblings, Lawrence Jr. Baudino, Paul "Bud" Baudino, Robert Baudino, Joseph (Bernice) Baudino, Jack (Ann) Baudino and Loraine (Raymond) Rossi; mother-in-law, Mary K. Pahl.

Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary Kay Baudino (nee Pahl); loving son, Gerald A. Baudino Jr.; sisters-in-law, Dolores Baudino and Norma Baudino; many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Lightways Hospice for their care of Gerald.

Family and friends to meet on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am at St. Mary Nativity Church (706 N. Broadway, Joliet) for Mass of Christian Burial.  All services are concluding at church.  Arrangements by O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport.  For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com