STEPHEN FRANCIS ORACKO, 80,

of Green Valley and formerly from Lansford, Pa., passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008.

He is survived by his wife Dee; children Stephen Joseph and wife Marie; Michael and wife Janine: Robert and wife Carol; Madeline and husband Denny; Scott and wife Tamara; Donna and husband Craig.

He is also survived by his sister Mary Theresa Glenn and husband Stuart; 25 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Two sisters preceded him in death, as did his first wife, Joanne.

Stephen was born and raised in Lansford, Pa. He served in the military in WWII. He played football at Notre Dame and was a part of two National Championship teams. He coached and taught at St. Bede Academy in Peru, Ill.

He received his master’s and coached for Western Illinois University. He was the Athletic Director of Downers Grove North for 21 years. He was the founder of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association and received numerous awards for his contributions to athletics in the state of Illinois.

In his retirement, he loved to volunteer for the Special Olympics and also track and field at the University of Arizona.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at the Mormon Chapel, 17699 S. Camino de las Quintas, Sahuarita, with Bishop Dan Millet officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joanne Oracko Scholarship Foundation at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515.