John B. Penkas, Jr. age 62- beloved husband of almost 40 years to Linda nee Buoncore- loving father of Lisa- devoted son of Majorie nee McCarty and the late John B. Penkas Sr. and son-in-law of Julie nee Cinquina and the late John Buoncore- dearest brother of Marjanelle (Richard) Rowe and David (Darlene) Penkas and brother-in-law of Paul (Cookie) Buoncore and Vincent Buoncore- uncle and great-uncle of nieces and nephews. bHe was in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. John was a former Director of Facilities of both Christ and Edwards Hospitals and former manager for Performance Mechanical Contractors, Inc. He was also an active member of the Chicago Special Olympics. Cremation Private.