Kreiser, Anthony M. beloved father of Kristle Kreiser, dear son of the late Julian and Antonia (nee Lupo) Kreiser, loving nephew of Ruth Bezin and Lou Wolf, cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews, devoted companion of Natalie McCann. Tony was a renowned Chicago Restaurant Host, and a dear friend to many and all. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 4 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Rita Spalla
December 16, 2020
Worked with Tony at Topo
I have so many found cherished memories of a wonderful man
Rest In Peace
Jo Portillo
November 16, 2008
Dear Uncle Tony,
I miss your laugh, your smile, your hugs and your stories.
Jim and Jill Gorman
December 12, 2007
Kristle,
We raise a glass to your lovely father Tony. So brave,so kind,so
missed by all.
Prayers for you and your family,
John Bates
December 11, 2007
Another Marine now guarding the streets of Heaven. Sorry we didn't really get to know each other, brother.
Semper Fidelis, Colonel John R. Bates USMC (ret)
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Commandant USMC award for service to Tony 12Sept 07
December 11, 2007

Marine 2/24 honor Tony Chicago Sept 07 OOO RRAH
December 11, 2007

Commandant USMC award for service to Tony 12Sept 07
December 11, 2007
Patrick Brent
December 11, 2007
Natalie Natalie Natalie
What a cool guy & neat Marine...
Happy the Marines helped send one of our brothers off to Valhala. My prayers are with you
Please use Tony's comp suite in Hawaii anytime.
Aloha & Semper Fi to our Leatherneck friend,
Patrick Brent 808 545 2929
kevin caruso
December 10, 2007
krystal,i had the privlage of getting to know your dad over the years through my sister gina and her husband lilo,he was one person who i will remember as always having a smile on his face,and living life to the fullest,my thoughts and prayers are with you,,he will be missed.
Rita Spalla
December 10, 2007
Krystal,
I had the pleasure of working with your Dad at Topo's and meeting you once. He often spoke of you. He was a great inspiration to me and I will treasure many special days of working next to him. He will be truly missed by many. I'm sure he will be given table number 1 in heaven.
The Frost Family
December 10, 2007
To Natalie, Tony's family and friends:
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your tremendous loss. Tony was a great guy and he will surely be missed by many. Topo Gigio's will not be the same without him.
Thom Ward
December 9, 2007
I'll miss you my friend.You never know when you'll make a memory and boy do I have some great memories with you. Always your friend, Thom
Tom Sheridan
December 9, 2007
Tony you always treated me like a long lost friend everytime I saw you,I will always remember your warmth and friendship. May God bless you and yours.
Chuck Tipre
December 9, 2007
To Tony & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Tony was a great guy, and a wonderful host at Topo's. He will be missed. See Ya Tony.
Chuck Tipre
Susan Kreiser Keating
December 9, 2007
My Uncle Tony, I will always remember all the joy you brang me growing up. You were always like a pillar of strength to me! If I ever needed to feel better about anything you were the one to make it happen!
You always said things would be better and even when it was unbearable just a few words from you made me forget whatever was on my mind!
I knew at an early age I had to share you with alot of people but we always found time to be together, even if it was for a weekend here or a few hours there!
You always made it count The love you always showed me will never die in my heart!! My memories of all the things you showed me and taught me about love and people in life will always make me to feel privaledged to have such a great uncle like you in my life! Even when your baby niece grew up and married our relationship never changed. You were chosen by me to be my first sons God father and let me tell you. You were a great one!
You were my everything whenever It counted. That is why I never hesitated when you needed me.
I don't quite understaand why you are gone so fast. I know you spared me the worry of how sick you really were. You were just being your gracious self and didn't want me to worry. I will always love you forever and one day I will see you again. "Right Baby" we have a date in eternity! All my love forever and always.
P.s. I will try to help and be there for krystal in any way I can like you know I always was whenever you asked me to.. I am also so unbelivably happy that you were in total bliss and in love with Natalie McCann. I can see the love you have for her and oh the love she has for you! It was undeniable!! Baby I think you found the one in her she loves you no matter what stuck by you like glue and I am greatful to her and Happy she also had the expierience to be in love with one of the greatest uncles and man I ever knew!! I love you Baby Until we meet again my lovely Uncle!!!!
your niece
Susan Kreiser Keating
david stein
December 9, 2007
So long Tony.Have a good trip.I'll see you when I get there.You always knew I loved you.
Davy Stein
Therese Nordine
December 8, 2007
To all of Tony’s friends and family, I know I share the same sentiment that we all have for Tony. He was a very unique man, a rare individual. He had a great sense of humor, an uncanny memory, and an amazing lust for life. He will be truly missed.
Ray and Cheryl Krey
December 8, 2007
Tony always had a smile, hug and kiss for my husband and I when we went to the restaurant. He always had a table for us, even if we did not have a reservation. We have and will continue to miss him.
Claudia Kreiser Greene
December 8, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. I am Claudia Kreiser Greene and live in Wilmette. I wonder if we are related. The Kreisers I knew came from Edina, MN. My father was James Alexander Kreiser. At any rate, I know you will miss your father and extend my sympathies.
Claudia
JOE TIPRE
December 8, 2007
HEY TONY
YOU FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT AND DID NOT GIVE UP. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AT THE HARDWARE STORE FOR YOUR FUNNY JOKES AND TERRIFIC SENSE OF HUMOR. SAY HELLO TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT US, AND LOOK OUT FOR THE REST OF US.
JOE TIPRE
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