Passed away surrounded by his family September 17, 2014 at the age of 72. He joined hands with his wife, Merle and their son, Todd. Beloved father of Patrick, Susann (Anita), Kathleen (Dylan), Lisa and Brenda. Loving Papa of Jalin, Jonavin, Charlotte, Alice and Grayson. Dear brother of Frances (Glen) Deremo, Eleanor Bower, Anna Rockefeller, the late Herman, the late Carl, the late Alfred (Mary), and the late Alfieda. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation at the funeral home on Sunday, September 21st from 3:00 PM until time of Prayer Vigil at 7:00 PM, and again on Monday, September 22nd at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd. from 12:30 PM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 PM.