Joseph M. Zekich

Joseph M. Zekich, beloved husband of Jean, nee Balzano; loving father of Michael (Mary Beth) and Kenneth (Jan Marie); beloved son of the late Joseph and Marija Zekich; dear grandfather of Joseph John and Michael James; dear brother of Dawn ''Zorka'' (Richard) Kern, John (Florence), Eleanore (Paul ''Bud'') Bonoma and the late Nick Zekich; dear brother-in-law of Concetta ''Connie'' (the late Joseph Geers and the late Paul) Marnell, Antoinette ''Toni'' (the late Edward) Bittner and the late John (Nancy and the late Victoria ''Dolly'') Balzano; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; trusted friend and companion of Max. Joe was a sweet and loving man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb/Bridgeport Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to St. Jerome Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary. Visitation Sunday only 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 312-791-0100.