U.S. VeteranJoseph Scarpelli; 97 years; WWII Army Veteran. Beloved Husband of late Geraldine; nee: Rago. Loving Father of Ernest, Joan (Lloyd) Singer, & Mary Jo. Dear Brother of late Marion (late Anthony) Saladino, Nicholas (Late Virginia), late Ernest (late Ida), & Raymond (late Delores)(Carol). Proud Grandpa of Jenna Singer. Devoted Uncle, Cousin, & Friend to Many. Honorable Corporal in the 838th Army Air Engineering Squad during World War II. Proud Founder of "Original Joe's" in Chicago, IL, which was home of the cheesy beef. Visiation Thursday April 26, 2018, 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Friday April 27, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com