Joseph M. Szymanski, age 81 of Calumet City, at rest August 3, 2012. U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Patty nee Gathof. Loving father of Cathy Makara-Vukin, Susan (Mike) Dwyer, Joe (Lora) and Dan (Carol)Szymanski. Proud grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Norbert. Theresa and the late Dorothy Savickas and Donald (Sylvia) Szymanski. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Tuesday from 4 P.M. until time of service, 7 P.M. at Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home 400 Pulaski Rd.(154th St.) Calumet City. Interment Private. Please Omit Flowers. Info 708-862-5454