Ralph Smith, WWII Vet., beloved husband for 50 wonderful years to Bernice Smith, nee Petkus; cherished father of Diane Gallo and an exceptional father-in-law to Ron Gallo; world’s greatest grandpa to Eric and Kristin Gallo; special grandpa to Marc Gallo; dear brother of Don (the late Barbara) Smith; dear cousin and uncle of many; faithful friend to his late dog Tara. Retired machinist for Cook County Hwy. Dept. and former machinist for the City of Chicago Police Dept. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be preferred. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400
