Remembering the Man, the Myth, the Legend!!!

Distinguished United States WWII Army Veteran, age 102. Past Commander and Active Member of the Ervin A. Borlick American Legion Post #1109.

Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Margaret (nee Borlick), most loving and loved Dad to Michael (late Roberta), Mary Kelly, Brian, and Susan (late Brian) McGarry.

Bestest Gramps to Tracy Kelly, Dan Kelly, Kristyn Kelly, Katy (Tommy) Insley, Matt (Erin) McGarry, Chris McGarry, Kevin (Stephanie) McGarry, Melissa (Tracy) Beatty, Jessica (Brandon) Pechette, Kathy (Bob) Kastner, Jenny (Tim) Smith and Jim Piorkowski.

Most adored Great-Gramps to Austin (Taylor) Kelly, Madison, Avery and Kelly Insley, Alex, Eoin and Andrew Kelly, Charlie, Jack and Hailey McGarry, Zachary and Baby McGarry, Parker and Crew Beatty, Evie and Cora Kastner, Tommy and Josie Smith.

Amazing Great-Great Gramps to Eli and Baby Kelly. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Wonderful friend to extended family and all who knew him.

Dad was nicknamed "St Red" for his kindness, patience and willingness to help wherever needed. Truly lived up to his theme song, "Living on a Prayer". He was a foreman at American Decal for over 40 years, was an avid golfer and loved family/friend get-togethers, playing games and being challenged with difficult jigsaw puzzles.

Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road (2 blocks West of Mannheim Rd), Westchester, IL on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chapel service will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m.

Interment, with full military honors, will occur at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity in Red's memory would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, Funeral Director. Info at 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.