Obituary of Barry J. Jezewski
Barry J. Jezewski passed away peacefully at the age of 78, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He was born on July 8, 1947, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Beatrice (nee Pirlot) Jezewski. Barry proudly served our country as an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Barry retired from Home Depot as a department head after many years of dedicated service. He devoted many years to coaching a variety of grade-school sports, guiding young athletes with patience, pride, and a genuine love for the game. A true sports fanatic, he faithfully supported all Chicago teams- with the notable exception of the Cubs. An avid fisherman, Barry found joy and peace in any chance he could get to be casting his pole. One of his most meaningful experiences was traveling to Washington, D.C., on the Honor Flight with his son Joseph. He had a great amount of respect for all veterans, and was a member of the East Hazel Crest American Legion Post 1139.
Barry is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; children, Joseph (Amanda) Jezewski, Christine (Kevin) Whitmer, and Kevin (Mandy) Jezewski; grandchildren, Branden, Emma, Alexis, Ashley, Noah, Zachary, Carter, and Evelyn; sister, Cheryl Hokens- Breo, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Barry Jezewski will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, December 15, 2025, from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with full military honors held under the auspices of the United States Air Force and the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
