Benedict "Benny" T. Bazik Sr. age 85. Passed away at home with his family by his side on Saturday , March 30, 2019. Survived by his daughters, Kathleen McCormack and Anna Bazik; four grandchildren, Holly (David) Veronda, Michael (Kayla) McCormack, Kristina Sak and Matthew Sak; five great-grandchildren; a brother Bernard (Barbara) Bazik; his four sisters, Maryann Bazik, Helen Masura, Elenore Helis and Teresa (Mark) Fracaro. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine Bazik; his son, Benedict T. Bazik Jr.; his parents, Andrew (Mary) Bazik; his brother, John (Celeste) Bazik and two brother in laws. The family would like to send a special thanks to Sharon Best, for providing her loving care for our father. Ben was born and raised in Joliet. He was a die-hard Cubs fan. He was a long time baseball/softball coach in the Joliet area. Ben was a member of the Joliet Moose Lodge #300. Funeral services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Friday April 5, 2019 at 10:00AM. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday April 4, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. In his honor sports attire is encouraged. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com