Joseph T. DeCicco Sr. age 89 of Carol Stream, formerly of Bellwood. He served his country with honor and distinction in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War attached to the 82nd Airborne Division “All American”. He graduated from the elite US Army Airborne School, and later became an Airborne School Instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve “Jenny”, dear father of Kathryn “Kathy” (Tony) Caruso, Dolores “DeeDee” (Milan) Bojovic, and Joseph (Stephanie). Loving grandfather of Deanna (Vito), Joseph (Alyssa), Kristina (Matt), Nicholas (Lindsey), Jillian, Nicholas, Vincent and the late Gina Jo. Great grandfather of Michael, Gianna, Angelina, Daniella “Peanuts”, Ethan, Blake and Joey.