Joseph Cooney, 80, beloved husband of the late Sara; loving father of Mary (Edward) Smetana, Elizabeth (Norman) Englbrecht, Eileen, Joseph Jr. (Laurie), Teresa Stuart, Dr. Edward (Dr. Jill) and James (Karen); loved grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of one; dear brother of Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney and brother-in-law of Patricia and Anne Cooney. Visitation Saturday, 9 a.m. until time of prayers at 10:30 a.m., at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights, proceeding to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Chicago Botanic Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, or to Lutheran Home & Services, 800 W. Oakton St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, appreciated. Information www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.
