Ralph C. Alois

Visitation for Ralph C. Alois, 70, of Chicago, formerly of Calumet City, Rosemoor and Grand Crossing, will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a Funeral Service on Friday, November 11. 2016, 10:00 am at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic: U-turn at 143rd St.) Orland Park.  The Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park.

He was born July 16, 1946 to the late John and Josephine (nee Pecora) Alois and passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 after a long illness.

Ralph graduated from St. Francis de Paula, Mendal High School and attended St. Joseph College for 2 years.  He started working at Carson Pirie Scott at the age of 16 at the Evergreen Plaza as a stock boy.  Then went to Carson’s in the Loop and worked there until the store closed where he worked in the Appliance and Furniture Department.  Recently he delivered sandwiches for Vinnie’s Sub Shop in Chicago.  His favorite things were spending time at the Majestic Star Casino and watching the Sox, Bears and Blackhawks.

Ralph was the beloved husband of the late Tara (nee Sheehy); father of John (Jolie); grandfather of Evan and Tara, which he adored; brother of Mary Ann (Robert) Oswald; uncle of Ann (Tim) Leyden and Robert (Brook) Oswald Jr.; great uncle of Michael and Kimberly Oswald and Rebecca, Brian and Allison Leyden.

Ralph will be missed by all his relatives and friends.  Please omit flowers.  Arrangements by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home.  For info. 708-460-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com.