Emil Ernest Barci Jr. "Ernie," US Navy Vietnam War Veteran, age 75, late of South Holland. Beloved husband of the late Patricia M. "Pat" Barci (née Olson); devoted father of Emil III (Sabrina) Barci; proud grandfather of Camila and Emil Enzo Barci; loving brother of the late Charles Barci; dear brother-in-law of Richard and the late Robert Olson Jr.; kind uncle of Richard and the late Jackie Olson. Ernie was a member of Local 399 Operating Engineers. He was an avid fisherman, and loved cars, trains, and music. Visitation Friday, from 2 - 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd Street (Rte. 6), Dolton / South Holland, to Christ Our Savior Church Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.