Ralph R. Szwedo, of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Lombard; beloved husband of Laurene, neeTullio, for over 50 years; wonderful father of Robert (Michelle) and the late Joseph; proud grandfather of Michael; cherished son of the late Joseph and the late Helen, nee Raszka; dear brother of Barbara (the late James) Kokonas and brother-in-law of John (the late Kathy) and the late Steve (the late Marie) Tullio; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Pius X, 1035 East Madison, (at Westmore) Lombard. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com