Joseph E. May
Age 98 years, passed away peacefully on Monday April 17, 2023 at his late residence in Shorewood, Illinois.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 28, 1924, to parents Joseph and Elizabeth, the third child in a large family of three boys and five girls. Joseph was preceded in death by first wife Theresa (Née Fiel), second wife Dolly Mildred (Née Janosko), and daughter Margaret (Peggy) May.
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He is survived by son William (Carol) May; grandchildren Margaret (Mardi) May; Daniel Ronczkowski; Melissa Aud-Headlee; and great grandchildren Austin, Colton, Joseph, Anna, DJ, Valerie, Vincent, Carter, and great great grandchild to come, Ozzy.
He proudly served in the US Army as a Sargent during W.W.II and was the recipient of 4 Bronze Stars and more accommodations. When he moved to Shorewood in 2014, he became active in the Shorewood Glen Veterans Group, and enjoyed participating in parades and celebrations, and attended the honor flight. On November 21, 2022 Joe was honored by Troy township community by being inducted into THE DONALD D. WALDEN VETERANS HONOR ROLL.
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Additionally, Joe will be celebrated by the Village of Shorewood on Memorial Day this year, with a Veteran’s Memorial brick installed, as well as a banner flown for the “Hometown Heroes” program. Look for his military photo banner sometime between May and December flying on a decorative light post in Shorewood. Joe was an accomplished businessman, family and friend oriented throughout his life. He inspired so many to be their best, because he led by example, and “walked the talk”, as he would say.
Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Road Joliet on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from the funeral home at 9:45am then proceed in procession to St. Mary Immaculate Church Route 59 in Plainfield for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Entombment and Military Honors by the US Army will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum, Romeoville. For information please call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com
