Jerry Vainisi Wife: Was Jerry Vainisi Married?
Daniel Davis
Updated on January 08, 2026
Jerry Vainisi was an American businessman and football executive. There is no information about his marital status.
Jerry Vainisi passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Oak Park, Illinois at the age of 80, according to the Chicago Bears. His cause of death has not been disclosed.
When the Chicago Bears won Super Bowl XX, Jerry Vainisi was their general manager and executive vice president.
Before being named general manager, Jerry Vainisi worked as the Bears’ controller, treasurer, and in-house counsel.
After his time in Chicago, Vainisi worked for the Lions before helping to create and lead the World League of American Football’s football operations.
Following his retirement from football, Vainisi joined Hinshaw & Culbertson’s sports and entertainment law division in Chicago and purchased Forest Park Bank before becoming chairman and CEO.
Jerry Vainisi is survived by his good friend Doris, five children, and 14 grandchildren.