Sherwin Mirsky Obituary

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.