Joseph M. Gecan, age 77, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 54 years of Virginia, nee Gass. Loving father of Steve, Dan (Sandy), and the late Brian. Dear grandfather of Joe, Kevin, and Stephanie. Fond brother of Virginia Regan, Roger and the late Dorothy Mascheri. Fond brother-in-law of Sandra (Roger) Priest. Dear uncle and great uncle of many. Retired employee of Ryerson Steel after 35 years of service. Visitation Monday, September 15, 2008 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Tuesday September 16, 2008 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400