Sherwin Jay Mirsky, of Huntley, formerly of Schaumburg, died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 18, 2022, with his family by his side.
Sherwin (better known as Sonny) was born in Chicago on November 12, 1945, to parents Abe and Ray (nee Wallenstein) Mirsky. Sonny was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served from 1964 to 1967. On February 10, 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Gail O’Gara and together they raised their three daughters. Mirsky was very involved with his children and active in his community. His love of football led to him serving as a football coach for the Schaumburg Athletic Association for ten years. Friends and family, neighbors and strangers, loved to visit Gail & Mirsk at their “Cottage” in Lodi, Wisconsin. Naples, Florida was a wonderful winter retreat for them for many years. Sonny and Gail enjoyed traveling, often to Disney World with the family, trips to Hawaii, and multiple cruises with friends. His Chicago teams were important to him: Da Bears, Go Cubs Go, and The Blackhawks.
Sonny was a charming, charismatic, and gregarious man. He loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. If you knew Sonny, you loved him!
Sherwin is survived by his beloved wife, Gail Mirsky, his daughters, Kelly (Kathy Berberich) Mirsky, Colleen (Jeff Jackson) Mirsky-Jackson, and Katie Mirsky, his grandchildren, Courtney (Hunter), Austin, Bailey, and Manny, his sister Bonnie (Dennis) Binder, and his nieces and nephews, Debbie (Paul), Jimmy (Judy), Beth, and Tom.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and his nephew.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 29, 2022, from 2 p.m. to time of service at 4 p.m., all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
The service will be streamed live starting at 4:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/defiorefuneral/
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sherwin’s name can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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I LOVE YOU BROTHER MIRSK SINCE WE WERE LITTLE KIDS EATING FRENCH FRIES FROM BLONDIES I WILL MISS YOU BROTHER FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
We will always be grateful to you for our years of dearest friendship. Thank you for your love, kindness, and unlimited generosity to our family—accepting us as your own. We’ll never forget you and always love you, God bless one of the finest men He made. The Owens
You were truly an amazing man, father figure, friend and example! Your generosity was tremendous and caring for others your forte. I cherish the time I got to spend with you on this blue marble and I will always remember my Uncle Mirsk!!! You will be missed and loved by me and my family. The world is better off for having had you here and worse off now that you are in heaven! Bless you Uncle Mirsk! I love you!!
"The tide recedes... but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down... but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops... and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains. For every joy that passes... something beautiful remains..." Author Unknown Thoughts of Sonny will always warm my heart, especially those times Bonnie and I spent with him and Gail. Those were good times, so full of fun and laughter. Rest peacefully now, dear Sonny, and sweet dreams to you. Dear Gail, Bonnie, & Family: Although the moments now are filled with sadness, in time -- in those quiet moments -- it will be the little things you remember... that sparkle in his eyes, and the chuckles, and those times 'when'... --- and know that it will be those memories that will help to push away the sadness and bring your smiles back again. Sending Blessings & Love to you all...Peg
A great Del Webb Vineyard neighbor! We will miss Sonny. It was a blessing and privilege to have known him.
To us he was always Uncle Mirsk and his smile, love and excitement when he greeted us will never be forgotten. We miss you greatly Uncle Mirsky. All our love, Deb and Paul
Mirsk I will always remember you as a good friend and buddy in the Navy. I remember all the good times we had together and the day you and Gail were married in Virgina, I was your best man. We had some great times in Florida you me, Gail, and Linda. Every time we visited you and Gail; I went away feeling I had a good friend for life. I will truly miss you and hope someday we can meet again!
Enjoyed knowing you for most of my life...high school was certainly great and reconnecting many years later in Naples, Florida and in Huntley, Illinois. Enjoyed our times with you and Gail. Thank you for your kindness to my brother, Richard. You will certainly be missed by your family and friends. You are "Mirsk" to many, but will always be "Sonny" to me. Hope you are at peace now....