Age 89, proudly served in WWII Army 1st Calvary Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Sandoval); dear father of Jesse (Lidia), Jody (Myriam), Lynda (Peter) Bonamici, and Melynda (Tibet) Yapicioglu; loving grandfather of Lisa, Leon, Michael, Gabriella, and Peter; great-grandfather of many; fond brother of Alex, Lita and Connie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, preceded in death by many sisters and brothers. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. with service at 7 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m. from the Funeral Home to Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. For info call 312-421-0936.