Louis "Lou" F. Bolognani – passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Saturday, April 30, 2016. Age 72 years. Survived by one son Damian (Patty) Bolognani, three daughters Danielle (Don) Karcz Jr., Nicole ( John Stearns) Bolognani and Angela Smith all of Joliet. Ten grandchildren Eric, Anthony, Brenna and Jianna Bolognani, Donald III and Justin Karcz, Jessica Schoen, Adrian Bolognani, Trenton and Frankie Smith. Three great-grandchildren Santino, Angliana and Angelo. His brother Domenic Bolognani and his sister Michele (Timothy) Kirchner. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret "Marge" A. Bolognani (2009), his parents Louis A. (1998) and Margaret M. (1985) Bolognani. His brother Adrian Bolognani (1978) Lou was born July 25, 1943 in Joliet, IL. He retired from the Joliet Police Department as an Evidence Tech in 2000 after 35 years. Following his retirement, Lou and Marge opened the Lazy Dog Hotdog and Ice Cream Stand in Elwood. Lou enjoyed coaching baseball at Goltz Field and softball at JSA and Joliet Central High School. His favorite pastimes were cooking, fishing, watching the Cubs and his grandchildren. Veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1960-1964. Member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Tuesday, May 10 at 9:30 A.M. to St. Jude Catholic Church at 10 A.M for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M.