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Gaetano Agostino Obituary

Agostino, Gaetano "Guy" Of Batavia, formerly of Downers Grove and McCook. Retired Captain with the Village of McCook Police Dept. Beloved husband of the late Mary Virginia (nee Butkovich); loving father of Maria (Richard) Bukowski and Guy (Catherine) Agostino; devoted grandfather of Richard (Laura) Bukowski, Jason and Kristy Agostino; dear great-grandfather of Xander and Eric Bukowski; dear brother of Antoinette (the late Sal) Del Re, Elizabeth (Joseph) Bellisario, Mary (Michael) Palmisano and Theresa Agostino; uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers Wednesday 9:15am at the funeral home to St. Hugh's Catholic Church, Lyons for Mass at 10am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. Funeral Home Phone: (708) 352-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 15, 2012.

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John sikich

July 9, 2020

Guy, I know that the anniversary of your fathers passing in coming. Once again I would like to reiterate how pleasant your dad was always to me as a kid growing up in McCook. He was one of the good guys in town.

Bob & Alba Kersting

July 17, 2012

Captain Gaetano, may you rest with the Lord and your beloved wife. Didn't know you as well, but if you're anything like your sisters, you must have been one heck of a Gae(tano). You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers this day.

john sikich

July 17, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. Your father was a good guy and was always friendly to me even as a kid.I have nothing but fond memories of your father.

Larry Christiansen

July 16, 2012

Guy, I am sorry for your loss.

Paul & Gale Bicek

July 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

JoAnn (Robbins) Hunt

July 15, 2012

Dear Guy and family:

We would like to express our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad. Your loving memories of your Dad will carry you through this rough time. Guy, you do your Dad proud; we still can't thank you enough with your help with our Mom.

Your in our prayers,

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