Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted Street, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60622. Beloved son of Mary Crackel (nee: Glover) and the late James Crackel; dear brother of Felicia (Brian) Battaglia and Jon-Stephen (Jeanne) Crackel; loving fiance of Stacy Brim; dear uncle of Alexa and Joshua Battaglia, Gabriel and Grace Crackel; dear nephew, cousin and friend.