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Gene Gazzi Obituary

Gazzi, Gene J. Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Byrnes); loving father of Gene (Lynn), and the late Maria A. Gazzi; beloved son of the late Gene and Ruth Gazzi; dear papa of Joey, Maria, and Angelina; fond brother in law of Marlene (Ricky) Pulciani; fond uncle of Ricky and Nicolette; best friend to Bruno Caruso. Funeral Services Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Jerome Croatian Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Member of the O.N.I.A.C. Visitation Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312)225-8500 www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 30, 2016.

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Thomas Parrillo

May 25, 2020

Hey Gene, Thanks for the many haircuts. See ya.

May 3, 2017

My oldest memories are filled with you...

Josephine Lepore (Trovato)

June 4, 2016

Dear Ann Marie: I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God gives you the strength to bear your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.

June 2, 2016

Anna and family!

Joe and I are sincerely sorry to hear the passing of your husband!

May he Rest in Peace

Larry Brown

June 2, 2016

Gene used to cut my hair when I lived in the neighborhood. He grew up on 24th Steet, and I lived on 24th place. I would occasionally see him at different events. My deepest sympathy to the Gazzi Family.

Jeanne Garofalo

June 1, 2016

Dear AnnMarie, Gene and Lynn,
We are so very sorry to hear about Gene he was a gentleman and always had a kind word whenever you saw him, may the loving memories you have bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Our Deepest Sympathy
Jeanne and Joe Garofalo

Marcos and Maryann Molina

June 1, 2016

Dear Anna Marie and Family. Please know how sorry we were to hear of Gene's passing. He was a wonderful friend and father to your children and know that you son has grown up to be an amazing man must have made him proud. Sending our prayers.

Pauline Salamone

June 1, 2016

Dear Anna Marie and Family. Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather Gene.
God Bless.

John & Veronica Raddatz

June 1, 2016

Dear Anna Marie,
John and I are so very sorry for your loss. may god always keep you and your family in his graces always. so sorry we missed the wake always in our hearts.

Maryann Pavela

June 1, 2016

Dear Anna Marie and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father & grandfather. I have known Gene since I was a little girl when he cut hair on the corner of 31st & Lowe. He was always very kind to our family. He will be sorely missed. RIP Mr. Gazzi

May 31, 2016

Fran Scalise

Lee & Patty Laino

May 31, 2016

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

LORI SCALISE

May 31, 2016

AnnMarie and family,

I am deeply sorry to hear that Gene had passed away.I can still picture him cutting hair on 31st & Lowe.He was really a very pleasant man. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I hope you find comfort in your memories.
Lori Scalise

Joanne and Tom Fry

May 31, 2016

Anna Marie, Gene & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was a very special friend to so many people. Take comfort in the fact that he loved his family more than anything.

May 31, 2016

AnnaMarie, Gene & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Gene will never be forgotten by the Valenti family. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

Gus, MaryRose & Dino Valenti
Scottsdale, Az

May 31, 2016

To The Gazzi Family,

We are so sorry to hear about passing of Gene. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers !

Love,

The Spalla Family !

Anthony Ciaravino

May 31, 2016

Anna Marie, "Lil" Gene & Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss...there are no words that could make this easier. Your lost family member lives on in you! Big Gene's legacy of LOVE he left you will be the source of strength and comfort for you. Your husband and father lives on within your heart---his spirit will guide you always. Remember and cherish the time you had with him and all the wonderful memories. May the Lord's strength sustain you and your family through this very difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Tony, Michelle & The Ciaravino Family

Rocco & Jackie Bruno

May 31, 2016

Please accept our sincere condolences. May you find happiness soon in all your fond memories

Carol & Joe Giufre

May 30, 2016

To the Gazzi Family,

Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of Gene. May you all continue to cherish all of the wonderful memories you have made with him. They will surely sustain you during this difficult time and beyond. May he rest in peace.
Carol & Joe Giuffre

Bob and Nancy Sonzo

May 30, 2016

Anna Marie and family, so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Sending you love and strength to get you through this difficult time.

Bob and Nancy Sonzo
Goodyear, AZ

Phil & Annie Castrogiovanni

May 30, 2016

Dear Anna Marie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May all of your fond memories of Gene see you through this time of sadness. He will be missed and will always be in our hearts. Love and prayers, Philie and Annie

Diane and Frank DeGrazia

May 30, 2016

Anna Marie and Gene Jr.,

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Gene was a great guy ! Hold on to your memories for comfort and strength at this difficult time.
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Diane and Frenchy DeGrazia

Lisa Ambriz-Rodriguez

May 30, 2016

Anna Marie,

I am so so
sorry for your loss, I can't imagine what you and your family are going through. When Judy told me it made me so sad. How many yrs our families have known each other, I am truly so sad for you. We have all lost a good kind man... my prayers go out to all of you.

Love you,
Lisa Ambriz-Rodriguez

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