Age 87, of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Gloria, nee Abaya; Loving father of Israel Abaya (Galyna Shcherban), Noel Abaya (Kelly Mullen), Rex Abaya and Gigi Abaya (Garrett Tershel); Proud grandfather of Nina Desierto Tershel, Aurora Desierto Tershel, Lily Mullen Desierto and Conner Jose Mullen Desierto; Dear brother, fond uncle, kind friend and mentor. Lying in State at St. Cornelius Church 5205 N. Lieb Ave. (at Foster Ave.), Chicago, Monday, June 29, 9:00am to the time of Mass 10:00am. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery, Chicago. For info. Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com