Leon Joseph Pieprzyca, Jr., age 87, of Willowbrook.  US Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Barbara.  Loving father of Tommy, Jimmy, Nancy and the late Leon John.  Adoring grandfather of Caleigh.  Cherished brother of Sallie (late Daniel) Warzecha and Sam (Lottie Bates) Pieprzyca.  Dear uncle to many.  Visitation 3-9 p.m. Monday July 8^th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75^th St., Downers Grove.  Prayers 9 a.m. Tuesday July 9^th from the funeral home to St. James at Sag Bridge Church for Mass at 10 a.m.  Interment Panna Maria, Texas.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Parkinson’s Foundation appreciated.  Funeral info 630-964-6500