Gene D. Mazurek
Gene D. Mazurek was born into life on June 1, 1944 and was taken to heaven on March 29, 2018 at age 73 after a short but valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Gene, a Chicago native and US Navy veteran, spent his life growing his family, friendships and his business, Suburban Corrugated Box Company, in the western suburbs, passing peacefully at his long-time home in Indian Head Park surrounded by his family. He was a lover of life and known for his benevolence and jovial spirit.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marcy (Mesich), his adoring son Dave (Jill) Mazurek, and his beloved grandchildren Rylan George and Boden Gene Mazurek. Dear brother of Elaine (Wally) Klimek, Nancy (Frank) Treski, Beverly (Chris) Moon, Jim (Nanette) Mazurek, and Kathleen Mazurek. Treasured son-in-law to Gloria (late George) Mesich and brother-in-law to Larry (Louisa) Mesich. Honorary grandfather (aka Papa Gene) to Hudson Davis and Wynn Dublin LaPidus. Loved Uncle Gene to many amazing nieces and nephews. To list the friends and colleagues Gene so cherished in his life, and who cherished him, would be an impossible task. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Bernice Mazurek.
Visitation 3pm to 8pm, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th, Countryside. Final visitation at 10:00am Wednesday, April 4 at the funeral home; 10:45am for prayers and procession to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for 11:15am Mass. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gene’s honor can be made to Eugene’s Book Club (eugenesbookclub.org/), Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Foundation (www.kjofund2.com/), and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins with a designation for pancreatic cancer (secure.jhu.edu/form/kimmel).
For Service Info: (708) 352-6500
Our thoughts & prayers to all of the Mazurek Family. Gene will be missed by
Our WERTHEIMER Box family.
Love & Sympathy all of us at
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Our condolences to Marcy and Genes whole family. He will be so missed!
Thoughts and Prayers to the entire Mazurek Family.
Gene was a very friendly and kind man a true Gem!
Gene was such a wonderful voice to hear from in the corrugated industry. Our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers to Marcy and the Mazurek family. Our deep loss, Heaven’s gain but his infectious laughter and wonderful smile will stay always in our hearts as will his loving and generous spirit.
There are no words. We loved Gene as family and feel a huge part of our life is gone. We can’t wait for his family and friends in heaven to hear that beautiful laugh again. We will miss it always. Love you, Uncle Gene and thank you for being in our lives. Marcy, we love you. Gene couldn’t have had a better partner to get him through the worst part of his life. We will always be there for you.
I will always remember Gene’s great laugh, and his warm handshake. Anybody that ever met Gene, is better for it. Marcy and David, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Dave, Mrs Mazurek, I’m so sorry to hear this today. My deepest condolences. I have just great memories I still hold close of our times back as members of Kiowa and trips in the van. Please know you are all in our prayers in a special way at this time.
Joel Hamilton & Family.
Dave, Marcy: Bev and I were saddened to learn of Gene’s passing. My memory of him was a fun loving guy with a very positive outlook on life. You have our prayers and deepest sympathy. Jim
& Bev O”Connor
Our entire family is hear- broken to hear of the news. As you next door neighbor for many years, our families shared so many great times together. Please know we will keep Gene in our hearts and prayers
Such a great loss to all who knew him. Truly a treasure to have known and so proud to have called him a colleague! Our thoughts and prayers are with Marcy and his family as they deal with such a great loss…
KC
Dear Marcy, I am so sorry, I just found out about Gene today. He was such a great guy, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you. Kathy Gilliland