Robert J. Atko, Sr., 67, September 23, 2013, lifelong resident of Southwest side of Chicago, dearly beloved husband of Linda M., nee Beard; loving father of Robert J. (Molly) Atko, Jr., David (Veronica) Atko, James Atko and Larry Atko; devoted grandfather of Danielle and Nicole, P.J., Peyton, and Jaime, Michael and Robert; dear cousin of James (Angie) Garbaczewski and Dan (Dawn) Garr; beloved friend/dad to many. Veteran of U.S. Air Force Reserves. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, Sept. 27, 8:45 a.m., at chapel, to St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Red Cross, 2200 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, www.redcross.org. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000, or www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel

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