Leonard M. Desiderio, 75, of Chicago, an avid horse racing fan and poker player, passed away Thursday, May 3. Beloved husband of the late Eileen(nee Whelan); loving father of Deirdre(Mike) Clinch, Michelle Turner, and Emily(Steven) Cahill; proud grandfather of Sharon, Katie, and Kevin Clinch, and Heather, Jeanette, and Mikey Papales, and Melissa, Jenna, and Conor Cahill; fond brother of Anna Marie and Francine. Services and interment Co. Meath, Ireland. Info (630)529-5751 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.