Joseph J. Rambow

Joseph John Rambow, age 70, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 4, 2016.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 20, 1945 to the late Meridy and Eileen (nee Boquist) Rambow.

He was raised in Joliet, Illinois and attended Joliet Central High School.

Joe proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963 until 1966 on the USS Francis (Marion APA-249) and inactive duty until 1969.

He was also an Honorary Member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was employed with Commonwealth Edison for 18 years, a job he loved and was a proud Union member. Prior to his employment at Com Ed he was a laborer in Local #75.

Nothing brought Joe more happiness than his children and grandchildren.  He loved to watch his children and grandson, Gavin, play baseball and rarely missed a game. He was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan and loved all of his animals throughout his life, especially his boy, Buddy. If there was a lost dog on the side of the road, it came home with him.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Frances “Dolly” (nee Sovich) Rambow; daughter, Tiffany (Scot) Sebby of Shorewood; son, Joey (Kate) Rambow of Davie, FL; grandchildren, Jake Rambow, Gavin and Delainie Sebby, and his newest granddaughter, Ava Catherine Rambow due to arrive in April 2016. Loving mother-in-law, Frances (nee Smolich) Sovich, whom he loved like a mother. One sister and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by one sister, one brother and his father-in-law, Martin J. Sovich.

We would like to thank Dr. Steven Nemeth, Dr. Surendra Gulati, and Dr. Jason Suh for your wonderful care throughout the last 20 years. Special thanks also to the Joliet Area Hospice and to Joyce and Faye who he loved like family.

Because of our Dad’s love for animals, in lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that you give a gift in his name to Trio Animal Foundation, located in Chicago, Illinois, www.trioanimalfoundation.org. Masses to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Joliet, in Joseph’s name would also be appreciated.

A celebration of Joseph’s life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 with a memorial visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of chapel service to be held at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Fr. Tim Andres officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home – 1211 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, IL. Per Joseph’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded.