Gerald "Jerry"

Dunphy

Gerald Anthony “Jerry “Dunphy, age 95 of Downers Grove, Illinois, a former resident of Mount Prospect, Lake Zurich and a 20-year resident of Glendale Arizona, passed away on November 11, 2026.

Jerry was born on Saturday, July 25, 1931, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Chicago to parents Gerald and Cecilia (Twohey) Dunphy. He attended Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Grammer School. He was a graduate of St. Mel’s High School.

After high school, Jerry entered the Tool & Die Making trade. He worked as a tool and die maker his entire career. He worked at Spraying Systems for 30 years. After Spraying Systems, Jerry owned Eversharp Tool until he retired to Arizona.

On September 17,1955 he married Dominica J. “Mamie “Pusateri at St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Maywood. Together, they worked hard, making their family a loving and comfortable home. While living in Mt. Prospect for many years, he was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose (L.O.O.M) Lodge # 660. Jerry was an avid golfer and a former Terrace Hill Golf Club member in Algonquin. He was a lifelong Roman Catholic and was a member of St. Zachary in Des Plaines for many years. Jerry was a den leader for cubs and boys’ scouts; he taught CCD and was on several bowling leagues. He loved Christmas, Notre Dame and was known for hosting the annual “Dunphy Days’ party. Jerry was most proud of his family and loved them so much.

Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend of 71 years Mamie. Their 6 children.

Jerry (Teresa), John (Pam), Jim (Mari), Joanne (John) Flynn, Jay (Melissa), and Jennifer (Brad) Gerard. His six grandchildren, Erin, Ryan, Katherine (Gavin), Madison (Richard), Cullen and Teagan and great-grandson JT. Jerry was blessed with 3 bonus grandchildren Shawn (Jon) Jamie, Laura (Anthony) and 2 additional great grandsons Emmett and Theo. Other survivors include many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers; James and Joseph Dunphy, sisters Mary Frugger, Patricia McCarthy, Geraldine Johnson and Virginia Hohn and Sister Alice Marie Dunphy, BVM.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 at St. Domitilla Church, 4940 Washington St., Hillside from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Memorials appreciated to the Boy Scouts of America and the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.