Anthony Villani, 92, of Algonquin died peacefully in his sleep on November 15, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 4pm to time of service 7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Graveside services will be private on Friday. Masks will be required at the funeral home.
Anthony was born on June 5, 1928 in Alsip, Illinois the son of Pasquale and Rose Villani. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He earned 3 bronze service stars and the United Nations Service Medal. He married Audrey Jean Henrici. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and bike riding. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his children, Beverly Ann (Tony Edwards) Fuhler and Jeffery Alan Villani, by his loving nieces and nephews, by his beloved pets, Benny and Nicky and Grandfather to his fur babies, Benny, Buster and Bingo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Audrey and by his sisters, Verona (Clarence) Murray, and Isabelle Flores and brothers, Emanuel (Delphine) Villani, and Nicholas Villani
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Bev and Jeff, you know that your Dad and my Dad were so much alike, and my folks loved it so much when we got together, and Aunt Audrey and my Mom would talk and Uncle Tony and my Dad would sit and watch the Hawks on that little black and white t.v. we had in our kitchen. Me and my brother loved Uncle Tony. He was just such a quiet and kind man, and he definitely loved and took good care of you two, Bev and Jeff. Really sorry he's gone, but he had a good long life, with a lot of great memories to hold on to with fondness. I'm praying for you, Bev and Jeff, and for our whole family, as we mourn the loss of one of the greats, our Uncle Tony!
My memory was when we we were kids and went to Cedar Point. Uncle Tony and Aud had the best snacks in their room! We had such an amazing childhood from Starkey and Hutch in the Alley way and to the little hysterical boy figurine that peed when you pulled down his pants. So many family parties and memories that will never be forgotten. So thankful for the cousins chicken dinner and the BBQ you hosted at your gorgeous house. Your Tony took such good care of him and gave him the best life. Bev, Tony and Jeff we love you and are so thankful we were all able to give our parents the love they deserved in the end. They are watching over us from all sides- love to all of you.
We want to send our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Your family is in our prayers Love Lenny & Beth