Passed away suddenly, in his 85th year; December 24th, 2012 at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. Predeceased by his parents: Catherine and John and a number of brothers and sisters; and wife Phyllis. Leaving to mourn five sons; three daughters; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Thursday and Friday from 12 noon - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations in his memory maybe made to the Children’s Wish Foundation.