JULIUS KONECSNI age 88, born January 14, 1929 in Cleveland, OH.  Beloved husband of the late Lois Marie (nee Reinhart); father of Julius Jr. "Chip", Joanne Hardin (Jim), Jan Adams (Wade) and Jeffrey; grandfather of 6 and great grandfather; son of the late Mary (nee Medve) and Paul Konecsni; brother of 13 siblings growing up on the West Side of Cleveland.  WWII Marine Veteran.

Life member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.  Retired from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

He and his wife Lois loved to do one tank trips throughout Ohio and surrounding states, never letting illness slow them down.  Thank you to the staff and administration at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Westlake, OH who helped the family during a difficult transition from assisted living to home.  Your caring and support will always be remembered.

Thank you to his children and grandchildren who supported him in his passing.

Funeral Service Thursday, Jan. 4, at 5:00 PM. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS, where friends may call 2:00 PM. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE.  Interment Friday, Jan. 5, Holy Cross Cemetery at 11:00 AM.  PLEASE MEET AT CEMETERY.

In lieu of flowers contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.