Joseph R. Kapala age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Gapski. Loving father of Janice (Michael) Cholke, David (Kathleen), Karen (John) Mirecki and John (Sheryl) Kapala. Proud grandfather of Robert, Eric, Tom, Jean, Mary, Laura, Liz, John Jr., Nicole, Alyssa and Kara. Great grandfather of 9. Caring brother of the late Margaret A. Kapala. Joseph was a WWII veteran where he received the Purple Heart. He was at the Battle of the Bulge. Joseph was a master carpenter for 63 yrs and he loved the Village of Tinley Park.