Gerald J. Mozdzierz, age 78, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Charlene (nee Greco) for a wonderful 55 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Douglas Frank) Mozdzierz Frank, Krista (Joseph Skach) Mozdzierz-Skach, Pamela (David Filer IV) Mozdzierz, and Andrea Mozdzierz. Devoted grandfather of Victoria and Cameran Frank, Jordan and Justyn Skach, and David Filer V. Cherished friend and counselor of many. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Felix and Genevieve Mozdzierz. Gerald was born in Chicago. He attended Saint Pancratius Elementary School, St. Pat’s High School, St. Mary’s College, MN, and Loyola University Chicago. Gerald was an American Board of Professional Psychology Diplomat in Clinical Psychology. He received his PhD from Loyola University Chicago and his Certificate in Psychotherapy from the Alfred Adler Institute of Chicago. He spent his career at Hines VA Hospital, where he retired as Chief of Psychology Services after 40 years of service. He was an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago, a published author of many professional journals and textbooks, and practiced privately throughout his career. Gerald was a distinguished member of the community, served as chairman of the Hospital Ethics Committee at Hines VA and the heart transplant team at Loyola. Meet at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf. Rd., Western Springs at 9:45 am on Saturday, December 29, 2018 for a Memorial Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the “American Heart Association” and to “this ABLE VETERAN.”

Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home: 708-352-6500