Lafin, Howard J., age 88, Proud U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband to the late Ann; loving dad of Howard (Donna), Karl (Marcella), Thomas (Jeannine), Ann (Joe) Soltykiewicz and the late Richard (Sue); cherished grandpa of Michael (Katherine), Andrea (Craig), John (Jenell), Erika, Robert, Amanda, Steven, Natalie, Amy (Jeremy) and the late Nicole; proud great grandpa of George, Jethro, Ella, Howard, Sam, Brayden and the late Jade; dear brother of Elaine (Louis) Reynolds; forever friend of brother-in-law Nick (Rose) Malz; will be missed by all his nieces. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Monday, 9:15 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Procession to St. Paul of the Cross Church for 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 would be appreciated.  For information 847-823-5122