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Joseph T. "Just Wonderful" Szczech (11-1-16), beloved husband of 67 years to Irene (nee Wojcik) and loving father of Ann Marie Kosek, Christine (Michael) Moser, Lawrence Szczech.
Proud grandfather of Jason (Laurie) Kosek, Carrie (Dean) Duehring, Joseph (Lindsey) Moser, Christopher (Holly) Moser; dear great-grandfather of Cassandra, Allison, Samantha Duehring, Andrew Kosek, Matthew & Nathan Moser.
Fond brother of Anne Szczech Tokarz and uncle to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Former proprietor of Wrightwood Food Mart, Chicago, for 35 years.
Member of St. Constance Parish since 1961, where he was past president of Holy Name Society, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Acolyte, Minister of Care, Young at Hearts member.
Recipient of Christifidelis Award 12/21/2003.
Past Grand Knight of Tonti Council 1567, LaSalle Assembly 0159, past president of Fortonti and member of N. S. Past Grand Knights Club.
Past Financial Secretary of PNA Lodge 1474 and past President of PNA Council 41.
Recipient of many PNA service and sales awards.
Member of VFW Post 3579: First Lieutenant U.S. Army, 83rd Division Field Artillery Forward Observer.
Recipient of Bronze Star with Cluster.
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