Dennis P. Panozzo - 87
Mokena, Illinois
Dennis P. Panozzo. Age 87. Resident of Mokena, formerly of South Holland. Born and raised in Chicago’s Roseland Neighborhood where he grew up above his father’s business on 115th Street the Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home. Graduate of St Anthony Catholic Grammar School Class of 1952, Mount Carmel High School Class of 1956 and University of Notre Dame Class of 1960. Respected Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for 63 years. Dennis, along with his brother Larry, continued owning and operating their father’s business, which is in its 99th year in Chicago Heights. Lifelong Member of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Chicago Heights Lodge #1430 and the former Roseland Lodge #1723, The Marchegiana Society, Tresche Conca Society, Veneti nel Mondo, Funeral Directors Service Association, Illinois Funeral Directors Associaton, and a Fellow Spaghetti’O. Former member of the St Anthony Holy Name Society Bowling League, Roseland Jaycees, Roseland Operetta Club, Piedmontese nel Mondo Society, Loyal Order of the Moose in Chicago Heights and Roseland, Sons of Foreign Born Italians “S.F.B.I.” Club, American Bowling Congress and Chicago Metropolitan Bowling Association. Dennis enjoyed attending all the Lodges and Organization events. He was a strong supporter of the local communities of Chicago’s Roseland, Historic Pullman Neighborhoods, Chicago Heights and entire Chicago’s South Suburban area. He was a classy gentleman and knew how to put a smile on everyone’s face with his quick wit and a gentle joke. Husband for 61 years of Marie L. nee Tome. Father of Daniel “Dan” (Tracy) Panozzo, Alan Panozzo and Edward “Eddie” (Sarah) Panozzo. Grandpa of Beau (fiancé Dayna Vargocko) Bruecher, Kayla Bruecher, Nicholas “Nick” Panozzo, Grant and Eliana Panozzo. Son of the late Catherine nee Dal Santo and Dionisio “Dan” Panozzo. Brother of Catherine “Cuppy” (late William) Van Heel and the late Lawrence “Larry” (Antoinette “Nettie”) Panozzo. Brother in law of the late Carol Tome and Jim (Sue) Tome. “Uncle Dennis” to many nieces and nephews and to all who knew him. Friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Thursday August 7, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Lying in state at St Anthony of Padua Church, 11533 S. Prairie Ave, Chicago on Friday August 8, 2025 from 9:00 am until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 am. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Mark Zavagnin
on 08/02/25
To the Panozzo Family, Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My mother and father always said Dennis was a prince of a man who took pride in his profession. I will never forget the kindness and compassion he showed my sister and I when my father and mother passed away. He was and always will be a cherished friend of the Zavagnin and D'Adam families. May he rest in peace.
Sherri Michaels
on 08/02/25
Stefania Cipolla
on 08/04/25
Alan,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time on the loss of your father. I hope you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and in the cherished memories you hold of him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wishing you strength and peace.
Stefania Cipolla
Craig Ferguson
on 08/04/25
The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Dennis into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love and care.
- Mount Carmel High School.
Fred and Dorothy Frego
on 08/05/25
Dan Wojcikiewicz
on 08/07/25
My thoughts and prayers to go out to his friends and family. Dennis was the first person I embalmed with and we did it at the old funeral home. I always tell new apprentices and students about the wonderful people that gave me their time and knowledge, Dennis was one and I still think about it. He is a part of my funeral homes also. God Bless
JEAN ANN MEYERHOFF
on 08/08/25
Alan and family,
I just saw in my pending file that Dennis had passed away, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember his smiling face as he walked into the office for Death Certs. He was always so very kind to me. I so enjoyed talking with him when he was in the office too. He always put a smile on my face. My sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. I hope that the memories you have of your Dad, Husband and Grandpa will comfort you. God bless you all!!
Jean Ann Meyerhoff
Ken Carney
on 08/08/25
Our condolences go out to the Panozzo family. We have known Dennis and his family for a number of years. Dennis was a wonderful, down-to-earth man who helped our families with our loved ones’ arrangements dating back to Roseland. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.