Ralph W. Lara, Jr., age 73, US Navy Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of the late Joan, nee Witkowski. Loving father of Lisa (Michael) Boyd, Scott Lara, and Brian (Jennifer) Lara. Dear grandfather of Mark (Adriana) Patrylak, Brad Patrylak, and Adrianna. Dearest great-grandfather of Mark James. Visitation Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 1:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com. 708-532-5400.