Joseph F. Ourada, age 93, formerly of LaGrange Park. U.S. Army Veteran during WWII and served as a volunteer Firefighter for the LaGrange Park Fire Department. Dearly Beloved husband of the late Yvonne A. ; devoted father of Nancy Jo (Paul) Durkalski and Michael Ourada; cherished grandfather of Amy (Brian) Farano, Becky (Jeff) Modrowski, Katie, Kelly (Ben) Jenkins, Quinn and Thomas; proud great-grandfather of Vera Mae, Molly Jo and Penny Rose; uncle of many. Joseph was a member of Cicero Post #96 of the American Legion for over 50 years. Visitation Friday, May 4, from 3pm until 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, A chapel service will be held there on Saturday, May 5, at 11am. Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Illinois Veterans Retirement Home of Manteno, 1 Veterans Drive, Manteno, IL 60950 or RE;ACT for the Lt. Ryan Elwood Foundation for Firefighters at www.react4ryan.com would be appreciated. Service Information: (708) 352-6500 or please visit www.hjfunerals.com
Nancy and Michael and your families,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Joe was quite a guy and we will remember him fondly. So many memories of family gatherings in Madison. He lived a long and blessed life, but still difficult for
your family to say goodbye. Our sympathy to all, Don and Rita
Mike and Nancy and the Ourada family,
We send our prayers. Joe was one of a kind and a great guy.
Jim and Betsy Palma