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Enzo Castelli Obituary


Castelli, Enzo 69, of Highland Park, at rest August 28, 2010 following a two year battle with cancer. He was born November 21, 1940 in Montefiorino, Modena, Italy and has been a resident of Highland Park and Highwood since 1952. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict and was a longtime employee of Regal Plastics and retired from Mercury Plastics. Survivors include his wife of 20 years Anne Chodzko, four children John, James (Jennifer), Francesca and Nicholas, his mother Rina D. Castelli, and a sister Laura (Mel) Ingold. He is preceded in death by his father Aldo on January 13, 2003. Friends may call on Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Seguin & Symonds Funeral Home, 858 Sheridan Road, Highwood. Funeral Mass Friday, September 3, 2010 10:00 a.m. at Saint James Church, 134 North Avenue, Highwood. Entombment Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. Info 847-432-3878.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2010.

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Nick Castelli

September 15, 2010

Goodbye Dad i will miss you to the extreme you were the best dad there could be the dog doesn't know what to do though because no one is yelling at her i will miss you so much i will score some goals for you. And maybe now you can ride your 1965 black corvette without worrying about someone in a SUV hitting it. Bye RIP

Pam S.

September 8, 2010

Please know that all the family is in my heart and daily prayers. I will always cherish getting to know Enzo over the years and seeing the difference he made to so many people's lives.

Susan Cloud

September 4, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Enzo was a truly great guy.

Susan Cloud and Bill Rutherford

September 3, 2010

Let me extend my sympathy to the family, I so enjoyed having my Maserati taken care of by Enzo when he had the shop on 41, not only good care but with a really nice man. Dr Connell C Medley formerly of Lake Forest.

September 3, 2010

My condolences to the family, this makes me sad. We were classmates together at HPHS and I liked him very much. I have passed this information along to someone who will update and inform our classmates through our website.
Sincerely, Sally Stillson Bartlett

Joe Nemmers

September 2, 2010

Laura,
I was sorry to read about Enzo's passing. Kathy and I will keep you and all your family in our prayers. My very best to your mom.
Joe Nemmers Carmel '73

frank picchietti

September 2, 2010

My condolence to the family uncle enzo was a great man and will be missed . He love car's we had lot's of fun in the past when he had his shop on 41 I would tow them in and he would fix them right the first time.uncle enzo you were my hero I"ll miss you forever.

Don Baumgart

September 2, 2010

The American Legion, Robert E. Coulter,Jr. Post 1941 and the Auxiliary send our condolences. We're sorry for your loss.

September 2, 2010

American Legion Post and Auxiliary 1941 send our condolences.
We're sorry for your loss.
Commander Don Baumgart
Persident Edna LaRue

Jerome Matuch

September 1, 2010

On behalf of Legionnaires of The Robert E. Coulter,JR.Post 1941 THE AMERICAN LEGION I Offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Enzo Castelli.
Sincerely
Jerome S. Matuch
(Service Officer/ Chaplain)Post 1941

September 1, 2010

My brother, Wally Bartlett, who passed in 2004, was a school friend of Enzo. My prayers & sympathy for all family members. Susan Bartlett

Kelly Doherty

September 1, 2010

We've heard great things over the years about Enzo, Anne, and the kids from devoted grandma, Carol Anne, at Irish classes. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Max Hanus

September 1, 2010

Enzo was the best. It was like I was looking at an older version of Jimmy and John. He always made me laugh.

Sandy Lorusso

August 31, 2010

Anne and Family,
We are both so deeply sorry .Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Sandy Lorusso and Bill Bernstein

Walter Frith

August 31, 2010

I am an online Facebook friend of his son, John Castelli. My deepest condolences to the family.

John Castelli

August 31, 2010

Goodbye Dad, you are the best Dad anyone could ever hope to have I will miss you. I hope that right now where ever you are you are happy and no longer in pain. Maybe even playing some golf. RIP

Lori Wyatt

August 31, 2010

We are deeply sorry to hear of Enzo's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Lori, Mickey, Ricky, Taylor and Robby Wyatt

August 31, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Novak Family

August 31, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May all your fondest memories bring you and yours comfort...
The Odegard Family
Art, Chris, Mark and Linda

Kevin Reynolds

August 31, 2010

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

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