John Dolce, 88

John Dolce, of Elmhurst, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the age of 88. He was a veteran of the Korean War. John will be remembered by all who knew him as a great man with extraordinary kindness. Beloved husband to the late Nancy (nee DePasquale) Dolce for 52 years; devoted father to Anthony Dolce and Darlene (Joseph) Balaja; proud grandfather of Joseph and Emily Balaja, and Eleanor Dolce; dedicated son of the late Anthony and the late Angelina (nee Geraci) Dolce; fond brother of Leeroy Dolce and the late Mildred (nee Dolce) Gagliano; and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1415 Lies Rd., Carol Stream, with a luncheon to follow. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959 (stjude.org) Arrangements entrusted to Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more information, call 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.