Joseph T. Cesario, of Elmhurst, proceeded in death seven days earlier by his beloved wife, Genevieve B. Cesario, nee Stachnik; retired Attorney at Law for over 50 years honored by the Illinois State Bar Association for his pro bono service; former City of Elmhurst Alderman and Member/Chairman of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners; active member of the Democratic Party of DuPage County; graduate of Marquette University and Northwestern University School of Law; loving father of Joseph R. (Ellen), Andrew (Diane), Katie (Chris Newitt) Cesario, Mary (Jeffrey) Harrold, and Amy Cesario; proud grandfather of Elijah, Lily Rose, Rocco, Aza, Charles, Lauren, and Casey; dear brother of William (Kathryn), James (Cindy), Marguerite (Frank) Dixon, Jeanne (James) Czerwinski, John (Paulette), and Michael (Stacy); and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.