Obituary Preceded in death by two sons, Matthew and Benjamin. Survived by wife of 57 years, Eva, son Sam and daughter Katie, sisters Barbara of Illinois and Helen of New Jersey. He had two grandsons, Josh and James, and one granddaughter Madeleine, several nieces and nephews on the East Coast. He was a meteorologist with United States Air Force, retired after 20 years. Following retirement, he became a massage therapist, and an avid game show viewer. A funeral Mass will be held celebrating his life at St. John of the Woods on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1pm. Reception to follow.