Jerome “Jerry” Loftus. 92 years.  WWII Veteran United States Navy - Pacific Theater. Beloved husband of 68 years to Muriel (nee Leeson) Loftus.  Loving father of Diane Ret. C.P.D. (Thomas, Ret. C.P.D.) Flanigan, and the late Timothy (C.F.D). Dear Grandfather of Kevin Flanigan (C.P.D.), Lisa (Jesse C.P.D.) Gonzalez. Great-grandfather of Karlin and Darren Flanigan, Casandra (David) Xia, Jessica, Vincent (U.S.A.F.), and Joshua Gonzalez. Great-great grandfather of Eliot and Matilda Xia.  Dearest son of the late James (late Josephine) Loftus. Loving brother of Mary (late Peter C.P.D.) Callan, the late James (late Helen), late Edward (late Jane), late Anna (late Robert). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Cherished friend to all who knew him. Lifelong Canaryville resident.  Member Canaryville Veterans Association.  4th Degree Member and Past Grand Knight; Madonna Council Knights of Columbus No. 1135.   Funeral services Saturday April 16, 2016, 9:00 a.m., from the Thomas McInerney’s Sons Funeral Home, 4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL 60609, to St. Gabriel Church, Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Visitation Friday, April 15, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery