Joseph E. Joria; Retired CPD Lieutenant, Died peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a brave six-month battle with brain cancer; Loving and beloved husband of Patricia, nee McGrath; World’s Best Dad to Julia (Adam) Million, Timothy (Anna), Terrence (Amanda), and Emily; Proud Grandpa of Audrey, Toby, Hannah, Harper, and Shelby; Beloved brother of Gerard (Christy); Dear son-in-law, uncle, and friend to many; Graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School, St. Xavier College, and Masters Degree from Illinois State University; U.S. Navy Veteran,; Author, teacher, tour guide, collector, world traveler, and life-long learner; Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge, to St. Cajetan Church, 112th St. & Artesian Ave., Chicago, IL 60655; Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment Private; In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Francis de Sales High School, 10155 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 or the Live Like John Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, livelikejohn.org would be appreciated; For Funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com. Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Jan. 26, 2018. http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/chicagotribune/joseph-joria-condolences/187977731?cid=full.
