John l. Ippolito - 66

Manhattan, Illinois

John Ippolito, age 66, formerly of West Pullman and Calumet City.  Currently of Manhattan, Illinois.  Attended Mendel Catholic High School. Retired from Com-Ed after 27 years. Beloved husband of Rachel nee Pettenon Ippolito married 45 years. Son of the late Donna nee Anderson and the late Nick Ippolito. Son in law of the late Joyce nee Parise and the late Armand Pettenon.  Adored father of Becky (Kevin) Szczesniak, Suzy (Josh) Ray, Nick (Lenzi) Ippolito and John (Melissa) Ippolito. Proud Grandpa/Papa/Gampa of Alyssa and Sarah Szczesniak, Jackson and Lucy Ray, Gianna and Kevin Ippolito and Vinny and Joey Ippolito. Brother of Jeff (Cindy) Ippolito and brother in law of Rebecca (late Stan) Salabura, Randy (Mary) Pettenon, Tom (Cissy) Pettenon, Jennifer (Paul) Wittl and the late Greg (Francine) Pettenon. Uncle, great uncle, cousin, friend, coach, and father figure to so many. Avid Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears Fan, no matter how bad they were. John will always be remembered for his unconditional love and support for his children, grand children and love of his life, his wife, Rachel. Visitation will be held at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street, Chicago Heights, Illinois on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 11:00-3:00pm. Funeral Service immediately following at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home at 3:00pm.  Inurnment will be private.