Jerome M. Firanek, age 74, April 15, 2001, late of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Evergreen Park, veteran of WWII, beloved husband of the late Marie M., nee Phillips; loving father of Catherine M. (Joseph J.) Malina of Scottsdale, AZ, and Lawrence (Catherine) Firanek of Villa Park, IL; grandfather of Steven, Kevin and Jill Malina, Alexander and Lauren Firanek; brother of Helen (the late John) Gronowski, Dolores (the late Edward) Dworak, Stephanie (Raymond) Brzezinski, the late William, Leo, and Theodore Firanek; also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Saturday, 10:45 a.m. from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave., to St. Bernadette Church. Mass of christian burial, 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by James J. McPhee, Funeral Director. 773-767-0777
