Donald J. Broccardo

Donald J. Broccardo, age 70, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Steger, IL, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021.  Beloved husband of Janice Broccardo, nee Ackman.  Loving father of Dana (Rick) Ranieri, Adam Broccardo, and Amy (Ted) Knoll.  Devoted grandfather of Sarah, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Arianna, Peyton, and Destiny; great-grandfather of Ariyana and Madelyn.  Dear brother of Donna Broccardo and Robert Broccardo.  Uncle of several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Anna Elizabeth Broccardo.   Don was a member of Local 786 Teamsters Union for 39 years serving as a Driver, Business Agent and Trustee.

Visitation Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with a Prayer service to be held at 4:15 P.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. directly at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1 W. Wilhelm St. Schererville, IN.  Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Shriners .  For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com