Betty Hlavach - 82
8/23/1929 - 6/13/2012Chicago Heights
Betty Hlavach nee Bellis age 82. Longtime Chicago Heights resident passed away June 13th in Portage, IN. Retired seamstress for Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in Matteson. Wife for 57 years of the late Albert “Fooko” Hlavach. Mother of Michael Sabo, Stephanie (late Edward) King and Jeffrey (Dana) Hlavach. Grandmother of seven, great grandmother of two. Sister of the Dorothy (Gary) Nelson. Sister-in-law of Robert Hlavach and the late Ann Napoli, Marge Pavisich, Mary Becker, Josephine Kar, Paul and Steve Hlavach. A celebration of life and memorial service will be held on Saturday June 23rd from 12 noon until time of services at 3:00 PM. Burial was private. For further information call Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights at 708-481-9230.
Robert E. Grossi - 100
6/2/2012 - 6/12/2012Chicago Heights
Robert E. Grossi passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 12th only ten days after celebrating his 100th birthday with family and friends. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Retired Mason Contractor and Owner of Grossi Construction. Husband for 71 years of Frances nee Hoffman. Father of Timothy (Victoria), Paul (Antoinette), Joel (Terri), Andrew and Gregory (Loretta) Grossi, and Roberta “Bobbi” (Michael) Kamradt. Grandfather of Kim and Timothy Grossi, Kathy Faso and Paul Grossi, Brian and Ben Rzyski, Joel, Samantha, Barbara and DeAnn Grossi, Andrea, Alex, Amanda and Adam Grossi, Laura Longo, Daniel and Patricia Grossi, Michael and Jaclyn Kamradt. Great grandfather of ten. Brother of Ezio Grossi and the late Alba Bramanti, Alice DiTella, Andrew, Chester and Stephen Grossi. Uncle of many. Visitation Friday June 15th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Mary’s Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00 AM. Interment Assumption Cemetery. For further information call Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights 708-481-9230.
Frances R. Bass - 81
3/18/1931 - 6/9/2012Dolton, IL formerly Chicago's Roseland Neighborhood
Frances R. Bass nee Covelli age 81. Longtime Dolton resident formerly of Roseland. Graduate of St. Louis Academy. Wife of the late Robert Bass. Mother of William Bass and Joseph (Karen Spencer) Bass. Grandmother of Robert, Kyle, Brad, Eric, and Gina Bass, Gabriella Frigo, Anthony and Alyssa Bass, Amanda and Amber Spencer, and Tabitha Bass. Sister of Catherine (late Frank) Mitidiero, Joseph (Marilyn) Covelli and the late Rosemarie (Joseph) Mitidiero. Beloved “Auntie FaFa” of many nieces and nephews. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Wednesday June 13, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral Services Thursday June 14 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. 708-481-9230.
Maxine Howe - 70
6/21/1941 - 6/7/2012Lifelong Chicago Heights
Maxine F. Howe nee Gardner age 70. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Retired after 23 years as a Billing Specialist for Ingalls/MedCentric in Matteson. Wife of the late Charles Howe.. Mother of Mark (Cindy) Howe, Julie (Karl) Barthel and Michael (Michelle) Howe. Grandmother of Daniel and Joshua Howe, Dylan and Melanie Barthel, and Mya Howe. Sister of Arlene Pignatiello, Sharon Walls, James, Mel, Jerry, Michael and the late Robert Gardner. Aunt and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Monday June 11th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Tuesday morning 10:30 AM. Interment Calvary Cemtery, Steger. 708-481-9230.
Ann J. Napoli - 80
12/27/1931 - 6/6/2012Chicago Heights and Crete resident recently of Olympia Fields
Ann J. Napoli nee Hlavach age 80. Longtime Chicago Heights and Crete resident recently of The Park of Olympia Fields. Wife for 55 years of the late Albert P. Napoli. Mother of Nancy (late Robert) Gallagher and Nicole “Nikki” (Thomas) Cleary. Grandmother of Jane Elizabeth and George Joseph Cleary. Sister of Robert (Diane) Hlavach and the late Mary (late Wilbert) Becker, Josephine (late Stanley) Kar, Margaret (late Jack) Pavisich, Stephen (late Violet), Paul (late Joan) and Albert (Betty) Hlavach. Sister-in-law of Dolores “Dee” (Hank) Dewey and David (Shirley) Napoli. Aunt and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Sunday June 10th from 2:00PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral Monday 9:15 AM to St. Kieran Church, Chicago Heights. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Memorials to Anixter Center (Adult and Child Disabilities), 2001 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614. For further service information please call 708-481-9230.
Franco A. Barsotti - 74
11/20/2012 - 6/6/2012Coupeville, Washington formerly of Beverly and Historic Pullman
Barsotti, Franco A. Barsotti, age 74. Professor of Photography at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago for over 30 years passed away on June 6th in Coupeville, WA. Born and raised in Chicago’s Historic Pullman area, he had made his home in Beverly and Chicago’s Northside before retiring to Coupeville 10 years ago. Father of David Barsotti, Jenifer Rosian, and Steven (Laila) Barsotti. Loving “Nonno” of Anthony, Alyssa, Alexis, Christopher, Zara, Rumi, and Lucca. Former husband of Nan nee Austin. Son of the late Tarsilla and Alfredo Barsotti. Brother of Agnes (Al) Tomei and Aldo (Dana) Barsotti. Beloved colleague, teacher, mentor and friend of many. Visitation will be held on Saturday June 16th from 12noon to 5:00 PM at Panozzo Bros Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights. A memorial and celebration of Francos’ life and works, will be held (date and times are pending). For further service information please call of contact Panozzo Bros Funeral Home 708 481-9230 or panozzobros.com.
Franco Barsotti - 74
11/20/1937 - 6/6/2012Coupeville, Washington Formerly of Chicago's Roseland Neighborhood
Franco A. Barsotti, age 74. Professor of Photography at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago for over 30 years passed away on June 6th in Coupeville, WA. Born and raised in Chicago’s Historic Pullman area, he had made his home in Beverly and Chicago’s Northside before retiring to Coupeville 10 years ago. Father of David Barsotti, Jenifer Rosian, and Steven (Laila) Barsotti. Loving “Nonno” of Anthony, Alyssa, Alexis, Christopher, Zara, Rumi, and Lucca. Former husband of Nan nee Austin. Son of the late Tarsilla and Alfredo Barsotti. Brother of Agnes (Al) Tomei and Aldo (Dana) Barsotti. Beloved colleague, teacher, mentor and friend of many. Visitation will be held on Saturday June 16th from 12noon to 5:00 PM at Panozzo Bros Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights. A memorial and celebration of Francos’ life and works, will be held (date and times are pending). For further service information please call of contact Panozzo Bros Funeral Home 708 481-9230 or panozzobros.com.
Arthur Marchetti - 89
10/28/1922 - 6/4/2012Crete
Arthur Marchetti age 89. Longtime Crete resident formerly of Chicago Heights “Hungry Hill” neighborhood. Retired Machinist for Amsco Steel. WWII Veteran/U.S. Army 373rd Engineers Regiment. Husband for 64 years of Norma nee DiTola. Father of Cyndy (Barry) Pruett and Rosanne (Nick) Katrichis. Grandfather of Michelle (Stewart) Hunter, Barry (Kimberly) Pruett, Tracy Alfredson, Andrew (Sandy) Nyiri II, Ryan Nyiri, Hilary (Dan) DiTola, Stacy (Brandon) Sullivan and Nicholas Katrichis. Great grandfather of Katie, Lilly, Maggie, Andrew III, Gianni, Isabella, Rocco, Giuliana, Trinity and Trevor. Son of the late Polly nee Mattucci and Mike Marchetti. Brother of Demetria (late Dominic) Tucciarelli. Uncle and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Friday June 8th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Saturday morning 10:00 AM. Entombment Skyline Memorial Park, Monee. 708-481-9230.
Emma Helsel - 88
9/26/1923 - 6/3/2012Chicago Heights
Emma Helsel nee Fiacco age 88. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Wife for 64 years of the late Charles P. Helsel. Mother of Pamela (Kevin) Hoffman and Nancy (Greg) Watts. Grandmother of Samantha and Scott Hoffman. Sister of Guido Fiacco and the late John Fiacco. Sister-in-law of Marion Helsel and the late Isabel Faso, Joseph, Richard, Robert, Donald and Clarence Helsel. Beloved aunt and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 Blks. E. Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Thursday June 7th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Friday 10:45 AM to St. Agnes Church, Chicago Heights. Mass 11:30 AM. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. 708-481-9230.
Marie Hand - 90
3/4/1922 - 6/3/2012Chicago Heights
Marie Hand nee Dionne, age 90. Lifelong Chicago Heights area resident.Proud graduate of St. Agnes Grammar School and Bloom Township High School. Wife of the late Emmett L. Hand. Mother of Mary (Victor) Grupp. Grandmother of Erin, Kate, and Michael Grupp. Daughter of the late Harriet Bergin and Herman Dionne. Sister of Theresa (John) O’Brien, and the late Eileen Dionne, Bernice (late Martin) Terry, Joseph (late Dolores), Herman (late Mary), James, Edward (Colleen) and baby Daniel Dionne. Sister in law of Gene (late Kathy) Hand. Beloved aunt, and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Wednesday June 6th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Thursday 9:15 Am to St. Agnes Church, Chicago Heights. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Memorials may be directed to Marian Catholic High School, 700 Ashland Ave, Chicago Heights, IL. 60411. For further services information please call 708 481-9230
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