Jerry went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021. He was born on January 11,1942 in Chicago, Illinois and attended Bishop Quarter Military School and went on to serve in The Navy and became a Captain.
He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Carol Sliwa; children, Theresa, Chris and Lance; grandchildren, Mark Sliwa, Tyler Sliwa, Courtney Sliwa and Breanna Cortez; great grandchildren, Olive Sliwa and Brice Wilbanks.
He was proceeded in death by: his oldest son, Jerry Sliwa Jr.; parents, Mr. Louis Sliwa and Mrs. Tillie Sliwa; brother Robert Sliwa
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He always had a smile on his face and loved to laugh and make others laugh. He had a heart of gold and always extended his hand to help anyone in need. He liked working with his hands and built and remodeled numerous houses as well as rental properties. In his spare time he loved to spend time with family, grow flowers and tress and do wood work in his shop.
He will be missed dearly.
