Brian Francis Short, age 54, of Chicago, passed away November 15, 2020. Beloved son of Helen (nee Jordan) and the late Michael Short; cherished brother of Carolyn (William) Wardman, Barbara (Bill) Wohlers, Michael Short, and Robert (Shirley) Short; adored uncle of Lauren (Dave) Chaplinski, Gabe Wohlers, Hannah Wohlers, Ruben Melendez, Marquess (Patricia) Melendez, Ivan (Desiree) Melendez, Alicia (Mark) Wiech, Trisha (Jordan) Bishop, and Denise (Mike) Reynolds; dear great-uncle and friend of many. A private funeral mass will be held at St. Matthias Church, Chicago. Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL.