Joseph Tipre, age 59, companion of 42 years to Kim; father of Joseph (Nancy), Nicholas (Leticia), Mercedes (Ron) and Vincent; loving Papa of five grandchildren; beloved brother of many; dear son to Shirley; friends, too many to me mention. Son of Old Town, Wells Street Chamber of Commerce and Art Fair; owner of Tipre Hardware since 1978.

Memorial Visitation Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 1431 N. North Park Avenue, Chicago 60610. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shriners Childrens Hospital, 3229 Burnett Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 or www.shrinershospitals.org. For further information 312-421-0936