Gerard “Jerry” M. Stanley, age 60, of Homewood, Illinois, passed away March 28, 2018. Beloved companion of Donna Tripodi. Loving father of Jason Tripodi and Lauryn Tripodi. Dear brother of Maryann (Larry) Stanley-Nichols, Judi Stanley-Bruni, Roberta Stanley-Schwarz, late Frederick Stanley and late Michael Stanley. Preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Ann Stanley. Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Memorial gathering Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, Illinois. Interment private. For more information call (708) 755-6100 or visit www.smitsfh.com.