Joseph R. Gasparich

Joseph R. Gasparich of Broadview passed away on March 1, 2010 aged 59 years. Joe was born to Joseph and Betty (nee Buckosky) Gasparich in Oakmont, PA. Joe was a avid sports fan, with particular following of both the Chicago Bears and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe loved camping and made serious business of tailgating. Joe treasured the many friends he made over the years at the Cordial Inn.   He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. He is survived by his fiancee Paulette Esparza. His children Joseph C. (Elizabeth) and Christine (Benjamin) Elizarrarez, his mother Betty A. Bugajski. He is also survived by his siblings Donna (Clarence) Wessman, Kathleen Gasparich, John (Margaret) Coleman, Gregory Gasparich, sister-in-law Mary Pat Hamilton and grandchildren, Nicole & Megan Gasparich and Jacob & Joshua Elizarrazez. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph and brother David. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 11:00a.m. at St Barbara's Catholic Church, Brookfield, Illinois. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St N.W., PO Box 97180, Washington DC 20090-7180 appreciated.