Gerald J. Rodeghero
"Gerry"
Age 78, late of Lockport passed away peacefully Friday, January 22 ,2021
at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident of Lockport.
Gerry was employed in the banking industry for his whole professional career retiring in 2008.
He was an avid fisherman and loved his fishing trips to Canada with his family and close friends. He
loved playing golf and was a big Notre Dame football fan. Gerry was especially fond of spending time
with his family and watching his grandchildren's band concerts, recitals, and baseball games. Preceded
in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes Rodeghero; his sister and brother-in -law, Jacqueline and
Joseph Nikiel and his first, wife Sandra (nee: Nikiel).
Survived by his loving children, sons, Kerry, Andrew (Bernadette), and Todd; and one daughter, Jodi (Tim) Bette; five cherished grandchildren, Zachary, Grace, Ethan, Jacob and Nicole (Brandon) Bergman; and one great-grandson Talan. Two brothers, Dale (Sandy) and Joe (Debbie) Rodeghero; dearest friend of the family Todd Williamson, his second wife and loving friend, Andrea and a step- daughter Aimee. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In lieu of flowers memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.
Services will be held Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 9:30am in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel
1105 E. 9th St. Lockport to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Cremation rights to follow with a private inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville at a later date. Visitation Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in the funeral home chapel from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing practices are required inside the funeral home
and a limited capacity will be allowed at one time.