Joseph E. Jayko 68, of Michigan, formerly of Lyons, Loving father of Jacqueline, and Joseph A. Jayko; former husband of the only love of his life Janice Jayko nee Zucco; son of Dolores and the late Eugene Jayko Sr.; dear Papa of Anthony, Andrew, and Dominick; fond brother of Jayne (Gerald) Wallace, Robert (Kathy), Eugene Jr. (Sharon), and Michael (Karen) Jayko. Retired employee of Comcast.

Visitation Thursday 3-9 pm at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside. Funeral service, Friday 11:30 am at the funeral home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral Info: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com