Anthony Fornelli Obituary

He could always see the good in everything. And make the dumb stuff funny.

Joyce I'm truly sorry we never had the opportunity to get to know your family better. Your father was a truly wonderful man who made everyone he came in contact with feel special. He was one of the last of the finest. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Sincerely Peter&Therese Caruso

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of the Caruso Family, Anthony will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 JUL, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

To Angela & Family , so sorry to hear about the loss of your father may he rest in peace. Nick & Bina Bambulas

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Tony's Family,

As a lawyer, and teammate with Tony at Ignatius, I always enjoyed talking to Tony
and sharing a laugh.

He was not only a great football player, but great lawyer & person...

We lost a good one...!!!

Donald X. Murphy Ignatius '49

TONY Rest In Peace friend

It was an honor first know Tony when I was in the State Legislature and Tony as the Director of Financial Institutions for the State of Illinois, down through the years as a fellow "Sunday Runner" with faithful Lupe ever at his side. His great generosity benefited so many, as did his friendship.
Bob Downs, State Representative 79th General Assembly, President, Illinois State Bar Association, 2005-6

Dear Angela and Sammy,our sincere condolences, Love , Charlie and Patti Albergo

Tony, you were a shining light on Earth and now your light will shine in Heaven with perpetual light shining upon you!
Thank you, God, for giving us Tony Fornelli.

Condolences to all the Fornelli girls----Kathi and Graham Grimes

Our deepest sympathy to Lupe and the Fornelli family. We will always remember him as a gentleman and a friend.
John and Marlene Karnuth

I am deeply saddened by the death of Tony. He was the kind of man a community could follow and lean on when times demanded thought and action.

The first time I walked into Tony Fornelli's office I was a young writer turning academic and somewhat nervous as I sat across from him at his desk. Quite intimidated by his presence, I knew I needed his help, but not sure how he could help me. Tony immediately set me at ease and we talked a long time about what it was I wanted to accomplish in my attempts to build Italian American studies in the Chicago area. I realized then that Tony, more than helping me with financial support, had helped me to learn more about the world and the people in it who are committed to making a difference.

As my career grew, and there were young people sitting across the desk for me in similar situations as I had found myself back then, I always recalled Tony's reception, how to recognize talent, and how to help them find the opportunities they needed to put that talent to work. I will be forever grateful for this gift.

May he rest in peace and the aura of having created a legacy through his actions.

Dr. Fred Gardaphe
Distinguished Professor of Italian American Studies
The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
Queens College/CUNY

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your father on behalf of my wife Anna and me, my brother Joe, and my sisters Anne and Rosemary. We all have very special memories of him when we were little.

Jeanine, Toni, Angela and Marguerite, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I have so many wonderful memories. Aunt Babe and I will be at the funeral.
All my love,
Cousin Theresa