Donald "Pops" Petritis, age 83, of Chicago. Beloved husband of Mariann for 58 years. Loving father of Don (Kathy), Rich (René), Tom (Helen), Mike (Maureen), Jim and the late Therese Mary. Cherished grandpa of Melissa, Matthew, Steven, Mike, Joey, Ryan and Eddy. Brother of Diane (Brian) Cravens and the late Dorothy (the late Bill) DeBold. Favorite uncle of many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Alphonse and the late Mary Sybella Petritis. Pops' first love was always his family, but his second love was the Chicago White Sox. Visitation Friday, February 9, 2018 from 3-8 PM at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Prayers Saturday, February 10, 2018 9:30 AM at the funeral home. Life Celebration Mass to follow at 10:30 AM at St. Constance Church, 5843 W Strong St, Chicago. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in memory of Pops to St. Jude at www.stjude.org For funeral info: MalecandSonsFH.com or 773-774-4100.
