BORN

1940

DIED

2017

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Philip Carollo Obituary

Carollo, Philip G. Army Veteran, of Palos Heights, IL, died September 8, 2017. He leaves behind his cherished family, loving wife of 52 years, Therese (nee Piontek); devoted children, Philip "Jay" (Nila), Jack, Jo-Ann (Guy Miller), Richard (Michelle); and seven beloved grandchildren, Kelly, Katie, Matt, Nicholas, Andrew, Grace and Alex; siblings, Phyllis (Conrad Noxon), Bernadette Stang, the late Jim (Mary Ei) and Anthony (Mary Pat); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was born in Chicago to Santo (Jim) and Florence Carollo on May 22, 1940. He attended Leo High School. He was both founder and president of Lion Circle and Midwest Laminating. Phil loved spending time at his vacation homes in both Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Marco Island, Florida. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W), Burbank, IL 60459 to Incarnation Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeral information: 708-636-2320.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 11, 2017.
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Phil was a great man and I will miss his wisdom and humor. My condolences to all who have lost him...

Matt Tallon

September 12, 2017

Our condolences to a member of the Laminate Family.
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Henschel Coating & Laminating

September 12, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Philip Carollo. May you find strength in the wonderful memories and comfort from God. Hosea 13:14.

September 12, 2017

My deepest sympathy to all if you sending prayers your way.

Shannon Olik

September 12, 2017

Dear Therese I am so sorry to hear about Phillip and offer my sincere condolences to the family. 1 Peter 5:6,7

FG Rich

September 11, 2017

Deepest condolences to cousin Therese and family.

Andrea Fitzgerald

September 11, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. May God watch over you during this difficulty time

Jackie Woith

September 11, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. May you trust and draw strength from God (Isa. 12:2) and the loving support of family and friends.

Shannon

September 11, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Phil. May he rest in peace.

Lori Whalen

September 11, 2017

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Burbank

7909 State Rd., Burbank, IL 60459

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7909 State Rd., Burbank, IL 60459

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