Gerard A. Niles

Gerard A. ''Big Guy'' Niles, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran, beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee O'Reilly; loving father of Patricia (Michael) Ferraro, James, Gerard (FieFie) and Jeffrey (Kathleen); proud grandfather of Michael, Jessica and Anthony Ferraro and Teresa Niles; dear brother of Patricia Miller, Roger (Lois) and Jack (Barbara); fond uncle and friend to many. Retired employee of Continental Insurance Co. Member of V.F.W. Post #5220. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W.), Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, beginning 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home, to St. Patricia Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Info, 708-598-5880.