Hillard J. Kolasinski, 92, beloved husband of the late Irene. Loving father of Carol (the late Art) Costello, Sandra (Larry) Casey, Edward (Lisa) Kolasinski, Jim (Sue) Kolasinski and the late Kenneth (Jean) Kolasinski;

Proud grandpa to Kimberly Costello, Kevin Kolasinski, Nick Casey, Karen Kolasinski, Christopher Casey, Emily Kolasinski, Jason Kolasinski and Katie Kolasinski; dearest brother of the late Dolores C. (Peter) Huntowskind. "Favorite" uncle and friend to many.

Our dad adored his wife Irene, and always cared for and watched out for her over the years. He loved music, especially Elvis Presley and polkas, and he and our mom loved to dance. He instilled the meaning of family in us, and this is why we all are who we are today. He was a generous man and loved nature, golfing, casinos and his collection of ducks. Because of him, we learned to enjoy fishing, nature, loons, eagles and deer. He survived so many health issues over the years and never complained. He lived his 92 years to the fullest. But now, ELVIS has left the building. We will miss you Dad.

Please omit flowers, masses can be offered in his name.

Visitation Monday February 22, 2021 from 9am until 9:45am, Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Funeral prayers at 9:45am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Parish, 4646 N Austin Ave, Chicago. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com

*Due to current health mandates, everyone is asked to be patient and abide by the number of visitors allowed inside the funeral home. Only 50 guests are allowed in the funeral home at a time. Everyone is welcomed, but we ask that you keep your visit short so that all who wish to pay their respects will be able to do so. The coffee lounge is closed; no food or drink is permissible.  Please note that all visitors are required to wear face masks to enter the funeral home.*