Joseph Ciurej, WWII Veteran, just shy of 92, loving husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Albertusiak); dearest father of James (Mary), Patricia (Ted) Tobias, Thomas, and Barbara (Malcolm Edgerton). Cherished grandfather of Allison (Richard) Klimson, Julie Tobias; Kate, Hannah, and Joseph R. Ciurej; Ike and Ezra Edgerton; Lauren, Kelly, and James Ciurej. Beloved great- grandfather of Reilly, Lindsay, and Brendan Klimson. Devoted brother of Edward, the late Estelle Dluski, and the late Frank. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Les Turner ALS Foundation 5550 W. Touhy Ave. Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077-3254 or www.lesturnerals.org. Visitation Friday September 26, 2014, 3-9pm at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park. Funeral Saturday September 27th 9am from chapel to Queen of Martyrs Church for Mass of Christian Burial 9:30am Entombment Resurrection Cemetery (708) 499-3223 or www.kosaryfuneralhome.com