Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Passi), loving father of Keith (Maribeth) Bailey, Steve (Jan) Bailey, Diane (Tom) Sinclair, Susan King, and Nancy (Tom) Spizzirri; step-father of Pam (John) Paladino, Kim (Carl) Gongol, and Karen (Tom) Ficaro; beloved grandfather of 17; great grandfather of 23; a treasured friend to many. Retired Captain of the Chicago Fire Department, US Navy and Marine Veteran. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the wonderful caregivers at Lightways Hospice (Joliet Area Community Hospice) www.lightways.org. Visitation Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700 W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday, 930 AM service at the funeral home. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708)974-4410