Anthony Santucci

Anthony Santucci - 87

6/17/1925 - 8/6/2012

Longtime Chicago Heights Resident

Anthony V. Santucci, age 87. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. A pioneer in South Suburban broadcasting, Tony started WCHI radio station from his Chicago Heights home in 1949 and South Cook Broadcasting Inc.WCGO/WTAS in 1959, serving as President until his retirement. Veteran of WWII –U.S. Army/OSS. Graduate of Bloom HS Class of 1943. Husband for 58 years of Catherine nee Rigoni. Father of Cathy (Chuck) Seely, Terri (Denio) Bolzan, Anthony Santucci, Karen (Joseph) Zarlengo, Steven (Liz Granoff) Santucci, Lisa (Jim) McTaggart, and Vicky (John) Kane. Grandfather of Brittani (Tommy) Moore, Brendan Seely, Michelle and Michael Bolzan, Stephanie Santucci, Dominic, Gianna, Mia, Isabella, and Vincent Zarlengo, Eva, Christopher and Nicholas Santucci, Connor, Alex and Sam McTaggart, Adam Santucci, Taryn and Megan Kane. Great grandfather of Karsyn and Trey Moore. Brother of the late John, Herman and baby Dominic Santucci. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (U.S. Rt 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Thursday August 9th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Friday 9:15 AM to St. Kieran Church, Chicago Heights. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. 708 481-9230.