Thomas J. Kulesza, age 73, of Downers Grove.  US Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Ann Marie.  Loving father of Eric Kulesza and Sue (Jim) Minnec.  Devoted “Papa” of Olivia, Matthew, Mitchell and Tony.  Cherished son of the late Chester and the late Jeanette Kulesza.  Dear brother of Lorrie (Don) Hutchison and brother-in-law of Marian (Len) Schmeichel, Sr. Virginia Gapsis, S.S.C., and Peter (late Eunice) Gapsis.  Fond uncle, cousin and friend to many.  Visitation 3-8:30pm Monday June 12th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75^th St., Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15am Tuesday June 13th from the funeral home to St. Joseph Church, 4801 Main St, Downers Grove for Mass at 10am.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer to help fellow veterans who have cancer.  Donations can be made to the Oncology Department at Edward Hines VA Hospital (www.hines.va.gov/giving). Funeral info: 630-964-6500