Julius Passarelli - 91

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Julius C. Passarelli. Age 91. Lifelong Chicago Heights/Hungry Hill resident. Passed away at Sunrise Assisted Living. Graduate of Bloom High School Class 1951. Attended Purdue University. United States Army Korean War Veteran. Retired Mason and Carpenter after 40 years starting at Passar Stone, then proprietor J. Passarelli Construction and during semi-retirement worked as an Electrical Expert for Hirsch Corporation in Skokie. Husband of the late Diane nee Pagoria and Marlene nee Weber. Father of Mark Passarelli and Cathy Passarelli. Grandfather of Hillary (Douglas) Neal. Great grandfather of Dominic, Julia, Anthony and Sophia Neal. Son of the late Antoinette nee Paduano and Dominic Passarelli. Brother of the late Virgil (Ruth) Passarelli. Uncle, cousin and friend of many. Best friend to his grand dog beagle, Rosa. The family extends the most gracious thank you to all the staff at Sunrise Assisted Living for the attentive and precious care they provided to Julius. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Saturday January 18, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Funeral Saturday 11:00 am from funeral home to San Rocco Oratory, 315 East 22nd Street, Chicago Heights. Mass 11:30 am. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Julius’ name to the Animal Rescue Fund, c/o Penny Cannady, 15982 East Arbuckle Road, Marshall, IL, 62441 would be appreciated by the Passarelli family. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.