Joseph Grilli - 89

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Joseph Grilli. Age 89. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Passed away peacefully June 20, 2023. Graduate of Bloom High School Class of 1951. Received his Degree in Construction Engineering at Chicago Tech. Founder of Grilli Construction in Chicago Heights. Born and raised on the “Hungry Hill” lifelong San Rocco Church Parishioner and active member Amaseno Lodge #3 and Marchegiani Society. Founding member of the Builder’s Golf Club. Husband for 63 years of Susan nee Planera. Father of Robert “Bobby” (Jane) Grilli, Barbara (Daniel) Petrarca, Joseph (Laura) Grilli and Doreen (Paul) Gossage. Grandfather of Tommy (Taylor) Grilli, Bobby (fiancé Laura Tadros) Grilli, Amanda (fiancé Nick Kusner) Grilli, Daniel (Janelle) Petrarca, Micaela (fiancé Alex Kraft) Petrarca, Alexa (fiancé Jonathan Weber) Grilli, Joey Grilli, Valerie (fiancé Bryan Doyle) Grilli, Paul Gossage, Michael Gossage, and Nicolette Gossage. Great grandfather of Giada Grilli, Santino Grilli, Charlie Kusner, and Lyla Petrarca. Son of the late Susan nee Gianetti and Joseph Grilli. Brother of the late Alverado (late Donna) Grilli, Gloria Grilli, Pearl (late Carl) Apponi. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friend to many. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, golfing, traveling (especially St Pete’s Beach, Florida), sharing a meal and always had a joke to share. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights, Sunday June 25, 2023 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm. Funeral Monday June 26, 2023 10:15 am from funeral home to San Rocco Oratory, 315 E 22nd Street, Chicago Heights. Mass 11:00 am. Entombment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.