Staff sergeant of the United States Air Force for 13 years. Post commander of Harold A. Taylor Post #47. Employed by United States Postal Service for 25 years. Loving son of the late Louis and Mary Maltezos; dearest brother of Louise, the late George (Naja), the late John, and Christine (the late Eugene) Gailard; loving and fun uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago on Thursday from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 12:30 p.m. at St. Benedict Church. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit http://www.cooneyfuneralhome.com