Gary Wroblewski

ELWOOD—Gary Wroblewski, 53, of Elwood, formerly South Holland, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at his home.
Born June 15, 1965 in Roseland, Gary Peter was the son of Arlene (nee Mackiewicz) and Henry Wroblewski. He was raised and educated in South Holland, and graduated from Thornwood High School. Gary worked for In-Terminal Services (ITS) in Harvey as a Lead Man.
Gary loved NASCAR and was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan. He also enjoyed going to local racetracks including Raceway Park in Blue Island, Illiana Motor Speedway in Schererville and Grundy County Speedway in Morris.  He was a big Chicago sports fan and liked watching the Blackhawks, Bears and White Sox games with his kids. Gary was a proud father who looked forward to attending his children’s various activities.
Survivors include his mother, Arlene Wroblewski, of Elwood; three children: Zachary Wroblewski, of Crest Hill and Sarah and Adam Wroblewski, both of Elwood; two sisters, Denise Charles (Ken Jaros), of Hegewisch; Janet Wroblewski (Richard Roberts), of Monee; aunt and uncles: Mary (Al) Pizzato, of Manteno and John Wroblewski, of Minnesota; the mother of his children, Suzanne Swanson, of Elwood; his long-time friend, Russ Bunde and his beloved beagle, Marty.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Wroblewski.
Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at Saint Rose Catholic Church, 604 S. Kankakee St., in Wilmington from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Rev. Sebastian Gargol will preside.
Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Gary's memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com/notices/Gary-Wroblewski.
Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington.