He passed at home with his family on April 10, 2015. Beloved father of Robert (Susan) VanWinkle, Nina (Robert) Townsend and Thomas (Kathleen) VanWinkle. Loving grandfather of Robert, Meghan, Brian, Shantell, Robert, Randy, Thomas, Joseph, Lacey, and Zoe. He was great grandfather to 6 and had many nieces and nephews. He was a good friend and neighbor to all in his community and will be sadly missed by all. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Friday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment private.