Thaddeus S. Basak, age 81, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Chicago and Arlington Heights, IL; Army Veteran, WWII and retired pipefitter, beloved husband of Dorothy Basak of Winter Haven; loving father of James J. Basak of Largo, FL, Joseph R. Basak of Joliet, IL, and Michael C. Basak of Algonquin, IL; fond brother of Chester Basak of New Port Richey, FL, Edward Basak of Chicago, Raymond Basak of Clearwater, FL, Helen Reminec of Hanover Park, IL, and Dorothy Pospisil of Huntley, IL; proud grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Winter Haven, FL, the VFW, and the Knights of Columbus. Memorial service Tuesday, February 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven, FL.
