Christopher J. Zelko, 38 years, suddenly, beloved husband and high school sweetheart of Chiara, nee Smeriglio; loving father of Michael and Emilia; dearest son of Joseph and Patricia, nee Slisz; dear brother of Todd (Kim) and Amy (Carl) Novak; son-in-law of Rocco Sr. and Elizabeth Smeriglio; dearest brother-in-law of Joseph (Concetta) and Rocco Jr. (Andrea); fond uncle of Nicholas, Francesca, Rocky, Francesco, Joey, Antonio, Rylie, Robert and Gavin; dear cousin to many; and dearest friend and nephew of Uncle Don Pasier. Loyal employee of McMaster Carr in Elmhurst. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Everyone is asked to assemble Friday 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 820 So. Washington, Park Ridge. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Zelko Family Educational Fund, c/o Signature Bank, 6400 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631. For info, 708-456-8300.
