Gary Severe Cole, age 76, of Oak Park; beloved husband of Stephanie, nee Springs; loving father of Mischa and Gary “Monty” (Alysia) Cole; cherished brother of Toni Walters and the late Earl Cole Jr.; fond uncle of Troy (Teresa) Cole, Wendy (Dan) Charnas, and Jamie (Vince Keenan) Walters; great uncle of Taylor, Isaac, Theodore, and Roxanne; cousin of Howard Cole; great cousin of Alex and Adrianna. Gary was owner and executive chef of Blue Duck Catering. He was also a retired lawyer and past Village of Oak Park Trustee. Gary was an avid cyclist, golfer, and fisherman. Most especially, Gary loved being with his family and friends.
Memorial visitation Saturday, March 17th, 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Oak Park, 820 Ontario St., Oak Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Make-A-Wish Illinois or American Cancer Society are appreciated.
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Memorial Visitation
17
Mar
820 Ontario Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
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17
Mar
820 Ontario Street
Oak Park, IL 60302