Andrew Briatico Sr., 83, June 24, 2009, a resident of Chicago Heights, IL; beloved husband of Monita "Penny", nee Nichols; loving father of Kandida (Scott) Humes, Santo, Eugene (Fredericka) and the late Andrew Jr.; cherished grandfather of Briana, Robert, Scott, Santo, Andrew and Lauren Heniff; cherished brother of Catherine Briatico and Frances Belcastro and brother-in-law of Esther. Preceded in death by Angelina (John) Giardina, Thomas (Ellen), John and Santina. Andy and Penny were original owners of Uptown Florist in Chicago Heights since 1950. Andy was a member and usher of St. Agnes Church. Resting at Hirsch West End Funeral Home, Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30) at Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, IL, where friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., at chapel, to St. Agnes Church, 1501 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, IL. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Entombment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, IL. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-748-3800 or www.hirschfuneralhomes.com. Service Information A service summary is not available