Gerald J. Young

"Jerry"

Age 59, late of Shorewood passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Born in Joliet, raised in Lockport, lived on the Northside of Chicago for over 30 years, and a resident of Shorewood since 2021. Jerry was a flight attendant for Midway Airlines from 1986 to 1991, a blackjack dealer at Empress Casino from 1991 to 1994, and a real estate broker for Keller Williams in Chicago and Orland Park for over 20 years. A 1978 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic Grade School, Lockport, and a 1982 graduate of Providence Catholic High School. He loved traveling, enjoyed theatre, but above all else he cherished spending time with his family and friends.

Preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Young (1975); his paternal grandparents, Edward and Irene Young; and his maternal grandparents, James and Rose Marietta.

Survived by his devoted mother, Sandy Young; three loving brothers, Jim (Julie), John (Anna), and Joel (Ami) Young; his adored nephews and nieces, Bailey Young, Ali (Coleman) McLaurin, Tori Young, Lauren Werth, Sara Lopez, Jon Michael Young, Abigail Young, and Addison Young; and many loving and cherished cousins and friends.

Prayers will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 at 9:15am proceeding to St. Joseph Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am with Fr. Michael Lane officiating. Interment following Mass with graveside service at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation in the Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.