Theodore Berkeci

Obituary of Theodore F. Berkeci

Theodore F. Berkeci
"Ted"

Age 89, of Coal City, IL, passed peacefully, Friday May 19, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.  He was born in February 3, 1928 in Joliet, IL to the late Anna (nee Martin) and John Berkeci.  His family settled in Essex, IL where they were engaged in farming. A graduate of Reddick High School with the class of 1944. Ted was also a U.S. Army Veteran who was honorably discharged in 1953.

Survived by his children, Judy (Michael) Daniels, Norma (Jim) Hensley, Charlie (Elaine) Bice and Cynthia Galor; grandchildren, Ricky (deceased), Sherry (John) Bryant, Michelle Fitzhenry, Chris Daniels; Julie Belvedere, Jeannie Kotlar, Jason Kotlar; Chuck Bice, Tiffanie Bice and Hollie (Rich) Krivan. Proud great-grandfather of 11 and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, including David Molnar and family of Canada.

Preceded in death by his wife Helen (Soland) Berkeci; his parents, and two sisters, Yolanda (late Francis) DePratt and Ann (late David) Molnar.

Ted retired from Caterpillar Inc. after 30 years of service. He was also the proprietor of Ted's Automotive Repair.  He raced go-carts at Carpy's Cove off Blodgett Road in Wilmington, drag raced in Oswego, was a stock car racer and midget car racer at area speedways known in the racing circuit as "Ted Day".  After recovering from an accident in the 60's, he gravitated to boating and waterskiing, teaching many to not only have fun on the water, but to take time to enjoy life and those around you.  He was a great mentor and adventurer.

Funeral services for Ted Berkeci will be held Wednesday May 24, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) in Joliet.  Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  in lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice.  Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.  For information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com

 

Tuesday
23
May

Visitation

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet
3200 Black at Essington Roads
Joliet, Illinois, United States
(815) 741-5500
Wednesday
24
May

Funeral Services

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet
3200 Black at Essington Roads
Joliet, Illinois, United States
(815) 741-5500
Wednesday
24
May

Interment

11:15 am - 11:30 am
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Joliet
1320 E. Cass Street
Joliet, Illinois, United States
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