Joseph E. Thiel Jr., 61, passed away on February 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He goes to join his wife of thirty one years, Antoinette. He leaves behind his beloved children Dennis (Kerry) Gollogly, Joseph M. (Brittany) Thiel, Scott Thiel and Lindsay Thiel. He was a beloved Grandfather to McKayla and Peyton Gollogly. He was in the Chicago Fire Department for thirty-seven years and had just recently retired as a Lieutenant. He loved bowling, softball and golf. Visitation to be held Wednesday, 2/21/18 from 3-9pm at Malec and Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60646. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 2/22/2018 at 10am at St. Robert Bellarmine, 6036 W Eastwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60630. Disposition Private.