Paul E. Okulinski, 71, of Chicago, IL passed suddenly on November 14, 2016 in Key West, FL. Beloved husband of 45 years of Virginia "Ginny" (nee Alvarez); devoted father of Charles (Patricia) and Jeanette; cherished brother of Patricia (the late Tony) Tripoli and Jo Ann (Richard) Reksel; loving son-in-law of Chris Dounias; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and wonderful friend and mentor to many. Paul was born on August 1, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA to Edward and Rose (Jordan) Okulinski. Raised in the Palmer Square neighborhood of Chicago, he was a lifelong Cubs fan. Paul was a proud U.S. Navy Seabee veteran, serving two tours in Viet Nam. He was a skilled crane operator and heavy machinery inspector with nearly 50 years experience in the field, and was a proud lifetime member of Operating Engineers Local 150. Visitation Sunday, 4-9 p.m.  Funeral prayers, Monday 9:15 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 ^th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Pascal Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery.708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to John Ritter Foundation johnritterfoundation.org or any POW/MIA cause.