Joseph Sadowski, 93, of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully May 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Amelia Sadowski nee Surma. Loving father of Jerome (Georgian), Barbara (Anthony) Eppolito and Thomas (fianceé Clevonne Jeka) Sadowski. Cherished grandfather of Sonja (John), Julia (David), Beth (Adam), Brian (fiancée Sarah), Lauren, Matthew and Ryan. Cherished great grandfather of Pippa, Philip and Hunter. He was preceded in death by six sisters and one brother. Joseph was a WWII Army Veteran serving with the 13th Armored Division. Joseph was the founder of Plaza Hardware in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. Visitation, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, Illinois. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. St. Liborius Catholic Church - Steger, IL. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery - Calumet City, Illinois. Memorials to St. Liborius Church Appreciated. Information (708) 755-6100 www.smitsfh.com