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Santo Levato

1931 - 2018

Santo Levato obituary, 1931-2018, Oak Lawn, IL

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home & Cemetery

11333 South Central Ave

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Santo Levato Obituary

Levato, Santo Joseph Age 86. Of Arizona, formerly of Tinley Park, IL. At rest January 6, 2018. Proud Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Mecker); loving father of Laura (Mark) Simos, Gary (Sandra), Kirk (Kat) Levato and the late William Mackenzie; dear brother of Joseph "Jimbo" (Joyce), Ralph (Peggy), Phil, John (Sue) Levato and the late Carmen (Peggy), Gina Levato and the late Richard (Patricia) Mecker; proud grandfather of Neil, Darren Makenzie, Derek, Makenna Levato and the late Chris Breault; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ, 9717 S. Kostner, Oak Lawn 60453. Interment private. Longtime member of Union Local 705 and 710. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Non Hodgkins Lymphoma Foundation or Salem United Church of Christ would be appreciated. Info: 708-636-1200 or www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 11, 2018.
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I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very kind and funny man. He will be missed

Allie Kolodziejczak

January 25, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the Levato family.Santo was a wonderful man..Always positive,he gave me strength when I had my illness.Betty my prayers are with you and family. I know his memory will be in your heart forever.
I did not know Santo passed away. Love ,Rosemary and Joe Sylvester (Levato) I know hes in heaven

Rosemary Sylvester

Family

January 20, 2018

He will be missed

Jerry Howe

January 14, 2018

I worked with Betty at Christ Hospital, and had met Sam many times. He was just the nicest fellow, had some funny stories and left us laughing. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

Mary Jo Bechtel

January 13, 2018

Keeping the Levato's in our prayers, our deepest condolences to your family.

Joe, Mel, & Nicolette Sperando

January 12, 2018

The original "Sammy the Bull"! They really don't make him like that anymore.Godspeed Sam

Tony Gustin

January 12, 2018

Dear Levato Family, my deepest regret and condolences go to you, the family at the passing of Santo. I will miss him.
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Greg Stephens

January 12, 2018

I can recall several summer nights playing touch football on 77th street with Mr. Levato, Bill McKenzie and often Keith Nordmeyer - a lot of fun. I feel fortunate having known Mr. Levato.

Charlie Norvil

January 11, 2018

Our hearts and prayers are with you there. Our arms are open to welcome you all home. Our love and sympathy, Kevin and Carol Marich

Kevin Marich

January 10, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Sue Heins

January 9, 2018

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home & Cemetery

11333 South Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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13

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home & Cemetery

11333 South Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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Salem United Church of Christ

9717 S. Kostner, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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11333 South Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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