Joseph A. Krystof

Joseph A. Krystof (Krzystowczyk), age 86. Navy WWII veteran, served in Pacific and European Campaigns. Recipient of Purple Heart and Silver Star. Beloved husband of Violet (nee Holik) for 64 years and 9 months; loving father of Bonnie Ann and the late Kenneth (Mary Beth) Krystof; grandfather of Thomas (Glennda) Doyle, John Krystof and Katie (Eric) Wood; great-grandfather of Holly, Savannah and Jazmine; brother-in-law of Joseph (Beverly) Holik, Maria Kuhar and the late George Kuhar; uncle of Jason, Alexis, Gabriella and Christopher Kuhar, Kimberly, Tom, April, Hillary, Tom and Lisa Martens, Robin, Dan and Michelle Burlinski; his awesome cousins, Richard (Jean) Franczyk, Arlene (Ray) Young, June (Ed) Filarski and Sharon (Rich) Czepiel; and many wonderful friends. Retired from International Harvester and former employee at Luther South High School. 57 year member of Lawn Lodge #815 A.F. & A.M., CSA Lodge Century of Progress/Bila Hora #231 and former President of Lodge Vernost-Fidelity #27. Funeral Services Friday, 10:00 a.m. at RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. with Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com