Jack M. Christopher, 69, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away Oct. 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Jean S., nee Wieland; loving father of Mario (Linda), Antonio, Angelo (Natalie) and Steven (Shawn); cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Benjamin) Nau, Michael (Erini), Nicholas, Niko, Hayley, Nino, Brandon, Gina and the late Brogan and great grandfather of Noah and Nathaniel Nau; dear brother of James Jr. (Sylvia) and the late Philip. 30 year employee of the City of Chicago and member of Machinist Union Local 126. Visitation Sunday, Oct. 21, 3 to 9 p.m. at Malec and Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Prayers Monday, Oct. 22, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Juliana Church, 7200 N. Osceola Ave., for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PAWS Chicago,1997 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 or the American Cancer Society, 225 North Michigan Avenue, #1210 Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements under the direction of Malec and Sons Funeral Home, 773-774-74110.