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Gary Pilota

1966 - 2018

Gary Pilota obituary, 1966-2018, Chicago Heights, IL

BORN

1966

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Gary Pilota Obituary

Pilota, Gary David Age 52. Born and raised in Chicago Heights. Recently of Munster, formerly of Homewood. Proud trucking Owner Operator. Former Carpenter for the Chicago Housing Authority, and member Chicago District Council of Carpenter's. Husband of 25 years to Dawn nee Klein. Father of Anthony (Alyssa Najeski) Pilota and Taylor (Calvin Lindsey) Pilota. Loving "Papa Trucker" to his grandfather of Sophia Pilota. Son of Lorena nee Spalluto and the late George (Lorilee) Pilota. Brother of Kenneth (Michelle) Pilota, Michael (Anita) Pilota, Toni Lynn (Michael) Murphy, Ryan (Kristin) Pilota and Heather Vought-Abbate. Son-in-law of Henry (late Charri) Klein, CPD Retired. Brother-in-law of Eric (Amy) Klein. Loving uncle, cousin. Devoted Harley-Davidson rider. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt 30, 3 blks. E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Thursday August 16th from 3:00 PM to time of funeral service at 8:00 PM. Burial private. For further information contact (708) 481-9230 or panozzobros.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 13, 2018.

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kristy lanie

September 25, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Gary! I pray for Dawn, Anthony, and Taylor at this time. He was my landlord 17 yrs. Ago and I'm still in shock that he is gone... God bless the pilota family!!!

Barbara Carroll

September 18, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Keep you and your family in my prayers.

Yvette Betancourt

August 15, 2018

So very sorry for the loss of your brother Gary, condolences to his family, hoping the good memories he made with you all will help you during this time.

Dawn Aiello-Klocek

August 15, 2018

So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pilota families.

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Catherine Ferraro

August 13, 2018

We are so deeply saddened by your loss and know how much Gary will be missed by all those that knew and loved him. A special man, taken from your life far too soon. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy. The Ferraro's

Terry Lyons Winandy

August 13, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the Pilota family and friends. May Gary be at rest knowing your love for him....

August 13, 2018

My sincerest condolences to your family during this time of grief. Please find comfort in the verses at Jeremiah 29: 11-13

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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8:00 p.m.

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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