GIRA, ERWIN E. fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Gira (nee Grzechowiak); loving father of the late Fr. Stephen Gira C.R; dear brother of Sr. Rosemary C.R and the late Fr. Edward Gira C.R, Frank Gira and Sr. Mary Edward C.R; uncle of Bishop Robert Kurtz C.R; dear “father” of Patti Kitchin.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9-11 am at St. Norbert Catholic Church followed by 11 am Mass.

Interment Private

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Congregation of the Resurrection, 3601 N. California Ave., Chicago IL 60618-4602 appreciated.