John R. “Doc” Marinucci, DDS - 82
Flossmoor, Illinois
John R. “Doc” Marinucci, DDS. Age 82. Lifelong Flossmoor, Homewood and Chicago Heights “Hungry Hill” resident. Graduate of Mt. Carmel Catholic Grammar School, Bloom High School and Bloom Junior College/Prairie State College. Received his Doctorate in Dentistry from the University of Illinois Chicago. United States Army Vietnam Veteran. Retired Dentist after 59 years of which he was Proprietor of John Marinucci DDS for 45 years on Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights. John was a car enthusiast owning Lotus, a Pantera and most recently a Chevy Corvette. John also enjoyed woodworking and an occasional fishing trip with his grandkids. Husband for 62 years of Sandra nee Rosone. Father of Lisa (Manuel) Perez, Lesley (Chris) White and John Marinucci. Grandfather of Matthew Ruhe, Joseph (Melanie) Ruhe, Adam (Courtney) Ruhe, Lauren (Joseph) Costello, Alex (fiancé Jess Bradtke) White, Aidan and Owen White. Great grandfather of Evan, Noah, Micah, Lydia and Abigail Ruhe. Son of the late Violet nee Miglioratti and John P. Marinucci. Brother of Joann (LeRoy) Marconi and the late Diana Marinucci. Uncle and 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 Friday July 18, 2025, from 9:00 am until the time of Funeral Service 12:00 noon. Burial St Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Flossmoor. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s name to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA, 22116 or www.diabetes.org would be appreciated by the Marinucci family. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Jeanne Meeks
on 07/14/25
My heart goes out to the family. I only met John once, but he seemed to be a lovely man.
Pam Meuer
on 07/14/25
Dr. Marinucci was a great guy and fabulous dentist. Although you heard the stories a hundred times, you could always tell he enjoyed sharing. He would always tell me about 'reviewing his camera manual' during church services that went too long! I believe that. He also frequently shared some of the more interesting stories of the family Christmas trees my mom would pull each year, especially for him. Always had to be the 'biggest & fullest'. May the memories you have of your husband and father never fade.
Sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Pam Meyer
St. Paul's Lutheran
Nadine garofalo
on 07/14/25
We are shocked to hear of Johns passing. Such a wonderful person. He will surely be missed. Best dentist we ever had. He headed all our Bloom reunion's and of course handled them perfectly. Out prayers go out to Sandy and all his family. God bless John!!
Nadine and Dom Garofalo
Terry Schultz
on 07/15/25
My memories go way back when I worked with John at the Kroger store at 26th and Chgo Rd. (Mid 60's) He was still going to dental school and he and I worked part time stocking and bagging groceries. Slot car racing was popular at that time and he got me 'hooked' on the hobby. I remember the days where he would sell his blood to blood banks to get money for upgrading his slot car collection. I was only 16-17 at the time, but he was an inspiration to me! My sympathies to his family and friends. The world has lost a wonderful guy!