Anthony "Tony" Hylek

Age 73, late of Lockport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Joliet, and a lifelong resident of Lockport. He attended grade school at St. Thaddeus, Joliet, graduated from St. Dennis Grade School, Lockport in 1963, and a 1967 graduate of Lockport Township High School. After high school he earned a degree in X-Ray Technology. Tony was a member of the band at both St. Dennis and LTHS where he played the trumpet for many years. His first job was at Jim and Tom's Gas Station in Lockport, where he met the love of his life, Linda. He worked as an x-ray technician at Silver Cross Hospital for a few years, then went on to work for Texaco, and Commonwealth Edison where he retired in 1999 after many years of dedicated service. Tony and his wife Linda enjoyed many years of coaching their daughter's softball teams and treating the team after a win with a ride in his light blue pickup truck to Dairy Queen. In retirement he cherished spending time with his grandchildren especially watching their sports. Tony was a loving husband, devoted father, and poppy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Natalie (Nee Olszta) Hylek; and his twin brothers in infancy, Michael and John Hylek.

Survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Linda (Nee Ording) Hylek; two loving daughters, Jamie (Dan) Dorion, and Shelley (Mark Faison) Hylek; two cherished grandsons, Ryan and Sam Dorion; sister-in-law, Gail (Dave) Cox; and numerous other cherished family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Tony's name.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Funeral Service and Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Joliet will be held privately with only his immediate family in attendance.

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com