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Edward J. Smith, age 78, suddenly, Veteran of WWII, PFC U.S. Army, Parachute Infantry during North African and European Campaigns, beloved husband of the late LaVerne, nee Alm; loving father of Shirley (Noel) Catterson; cherished grandfather of Michael and Daniel Catterson; fond brother of Lillian (the late Leonard) Gornick and the late Ottlie Smith, Herman Smith, Joseph Smith and Leo Smrz; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, to Saint Bernard Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army. 708-614-9900 or bradygill.com
