George E. Nero, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. George is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ida Nero and brother, Leonard Nero. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Katherine; son, Michael (Debbie) LeVerso; daughter, Patti (Doug) Kelly; son, Matt (Jenny) Nero; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and sister, Lois Harrison. George proudly served in the United States Navy and then went onto earn a Bachelors in Science for Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois. After graduation, George worked for N.G.P.L. until retirement. George was also an accomplished musician whose primary instrument was the trombone. From a young age he participated in various musical groups which included the naval band, big bands, Swedish Choral Club and the Park Forest Singers. He was also an active member of Calvary United Protestant Church. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 2pm - 7pm at Hirsch West End Funeral Home (3501 W. Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443) A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 12:30pm at Calvary United Protestant Church (425 N. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Legion Park Forest Post 1198. Service Information Visitation Saturday December 5, 2015 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Hirsch West End Chapel 50 Westwood Drive Park Forest, IL 60466 --> Service Sunday December 6, 2015 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Calvary United Protestant Church 425 N. Orchard Park Forest, IL 60466 -->