Howard Delaney, 80, at rest February 13, 2023, at his home in Berwyn, IL, following a two month battle with cancer. Howard was born on September 29, 1942 to William and Mary Delaney. He was proud to have served the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion. Howard was a retiree of Com Ed after many years of service as a linesman/troubleshooter. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Tyk); loving pops of Sean (Nicole Corso) and Scott; devoted grandfather of Meghan (Will) Richardson, Jacob, Nicholas. Emma and Sofia; dearest brother of David (the late Roberta) of Idaho, Michael (Mary) of IL, Sharon (the late Don) McElhaney of OK, Marie (Richard) Glidewell of FL, James and Virginia Delaney of IL; dear brother-in-law of Lynne Patten and  fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents William and Mary,  brothers, William, Walter and John and sister Kathleen Martin. Howard loved his family deeply and had a passion for fishing. Visitation Tuesday February 21, 2023 from 3-8 P.M. at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services 4920 Main St., Downers Grove. Interment with full military honors Wednesday February 22,  2:30 P.M. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com