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Belfonte Pieri Obituary

Pieri, Belfonte 74 years, suddenly, founder of the Family owned Bacchanalia Ristorante, 2413 S. Oakley Ave., Chicago "Numero Uno of Oakley Avenue". Beloved husband of Noemi (nee Lombardi), loving father of Paula (Robert) Bogolin and Dan Pieri, fond grandfather of Robert and Kristen Bogolin and Valerie and Dante Pieri. Funeral Thursday, 8:15 a.m., from the West Town-Anzilotti Funeral Home (Robert Bacigalupo, F.D.), 2433 S. Oakley Ave., to St. Paul Church. Mass 9 a.m., to Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. Valet parking available. Visitation Wednesday only, from 3 to 9 p.m. 773-847-6867.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 10, 2006.

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Skip & Karen Dorn

November 24, 2006

Paula & Dan - Our condolences to you on the passing of your Dad, "Mr. Pieri". We know that you will contine the "familia" tradition at Bacchanalia.

Ed, April & Eddie Henzl

October 12, 2006

Danny,

We are so sorry to hear about your dad, our thoughts are with you and your family.

ALESSANDRO RIZZOTTI

October 11, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Pieri Family.I am going to miss him greatly....he was my sponsor for my holy sacrement of Confirmation,and he was a good friend...I will never forget him.

Patty Cochonour

October 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. The good Lord must have needed another angel. Our love to all of you...

Dave and Patty Cochonour

Eddie Rodriguez

October 11, 2006

Our condolences go out to the entire Pierei Family. I am sure his presence will always be felt at Bacc's and the entire neighborhood. Our prayers are with you.
Eddie Rodriguez & Family

Thomas, Prudence(Ralph) Johnson

October 10, 2006

Our condolences to you in this time of grief. Belfonte will be greatly missed by many. We can take confort in knowing that we will have a great restaurant to visit in Heaven when our time comes. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert Galligani

October 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Pieri family. Reflecting back, Belfonte Pieri will always remain a warm part in my memory of the neighborhood. Belfonte was truly a cornerstone that made the neighborhood what it has come to be; a family. He will be truly missed.

Patrick Blackburn Jr.

October 10, 2006

Belfonte Pieri was a great guy who was loved by all. He always would greet us with a big smile, big hug, and a voice that you couldn't miss! We always felt like part of the Pieri and the Bacchanalia Restaurant family. Our thoughts and love are with the whole family.

Neil Cacciottolo

October 10, 2006

To: The Pieri Family:
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Pieri will be missed by all.My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Neil J. Cacciottolo
The Sunset Media Group.

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