Gregory Ernest Lulinski

Gregory (Greg) Ernest Lulinski passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 78 with Carolyn, his wife of nearly 54 years, and daughter, Amie Lulinski Norris (Bill), by his side in Manteno, Illinois. The eldest son of the late Ernest and late Caroline (nee Wieczorek) Lulinski and older brother of late Philip (Linda) Lulinski, Thomas Lulinski (late Marianne), Stanley Lulinski (Steve Enright), the late John Lulinski, and sisters, late Pamela Lulinski Zack (Richard), and Mary Ramirez. Uncle Greg to many nieces and nephews, beloved cousin, Sunday school teacher, Big Ern, Goober, and “Candyman” to many friends and neighbors along the way. Dog dad to Princess, Muffin, Thumper, Molly, Belle, Decker, and Beefy all whom he adored. Born on June 27, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Greg attended Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School in Chicago’s south side neighborhood, also known as “the Bush”, where he was also an altar boy. He graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in Chicago’s southeast side in 1965. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968, Greg served as a Radio Teletype Operator in Germany and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Upon returning home after an honorable discharge, he worked at Lake End Sales where he met the love of his life, Carolyn. Greg and Carolyn married on October 9, 1971, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church where he was an active member for many years. While we are sad that he is no longer with us physically, we take comfort in knowing he is finally at peace and reunited with beloved family members, likely greeted by siblings Phil and Pam for a round of “The Lollypop Guild” and some questionable dad jokes. Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Uplifted Care hospice https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1411477/ in honor of Greg.