Edward J. Brigger, age 96, WWII U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, late of Scottsdale, AZ formerly of South Holland, passed away January 5, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Florence A. nee Latoza. Devoted father of Sue Bresson and Marilynn (Conrad) VanHazebroeck. Proud grandfather of Brittany (Stephanie), Megan and Grant (Stephanie) and great-grandfather of Aiden. Visitation Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral at 10:00 a.m. from THORNRIDGE FUNERAL HOME (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/ South Holland to St. Jude the Apostle Church Mass 10:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to Hospice of the Valley,1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix AZ 85014.