Joseph J. Walicki, age 97, WWII Vet. Beloved husband of the late Sophie K. nee Jablonski; loving father of Janice (Steve) O'Connor, Diane (Mark) VerBryck, Nancy (Michael) Mangano and the late Eric; fond grandfather of Dina (Steve), Michael, Brian, Lauren and Ryan; great grandfather of Callie; dear brother of Lottie (the late Stanley) Ladniak and the late Stanley (the late Emily) Walicki; fond uncle of many. Family and friends are asked to meet Saturday February 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 819 N 16th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160, for visitation until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Marionjoy Rehabilitation Hospital 26 W 171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 would be greatly appreciated. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.