Joseph V. Pizzillo, 85 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 15th following a lengthy illness.
Born November 11, 1926 on Taylor Street in Chicago to James Vincent and Judith Marie (Pagano) Pizzillo.? Joseph was a veteran of WWII and was the founder of Custom Gasket Company in Franklin Park.
Beloved husband of Doris Haerr-Pizzillo of Huntley, loving father of Judy (Terry) Jacobs of Bonita Springs, FL, Ellen Blue of Bridgeville, CA, Jim (Cara) Pizzillo of Chicago, Mary (Gregg) Peterson of Geneva.? Most loved grandfather of Jennifer Geiger, Alyson Kubik, Leigh, Kate and Jake Peterson, great-grandfather of three.? Cherished step-father of Cindy (Dominic) Giancaspro of Hoffman Estates, Doreen (Michael) Brangenberg of Sycamore, Dale (Kathy) Haerr of Elgin, George (Esther) Haerr of Schaumburg.? Adored step-grandfather of? Brandon (Amber) Capacccio, Vinny Giancaspro, Sean (Katie) Bobrow, Bradley and Nikole Brangenberg, Bridget and Erin Haerr & Tim and Grace Haerr.? Dearest brother of Catherine (Jack) La Spina and Ann (Chuck) Malchaski.? He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Mary (the late Cal) Drake and Camille (Richard) Steber and grandson, Aaron Blue.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17th and from 9:30 until 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.? Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.? Burial will be in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines.? In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or Advocate Hospice.
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Mary, Gregg, Leigh, Katie and Jake. so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. keep your memories of him close to you, especially the funny ones, it helps you to remember him with a smile. I love you all
Fathers define the family through their leadership and love. Our sympathy for your loss, Sue Dobbe and company
Dear Peterson Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. When one of my friends family members passed he mentioned this quote- Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. My heart is with you and I love you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your Dad as a very kind man who always remembered me, even if it had been a long time since he had seen me. He had the kindest eyes and I know he loved his family so much. He will be missed. Love you all
I would like to send my condolences to Doris, and to my cousins Jim, Judy, Mary Therese, and Ellen. I sorry that I didn't hear Uncle Joe had passed away until a couple of weeks after the funeral. Best regards, Camie