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Harry Casciani Obituary

Casciani, Harry A. 58, of Burr Ridge. Beloved fiancé of Lilian. Devoted father of Gino, Rocco (Nina), and Carmen (Jacquie). Loving grandfather of Luca, Danilo, and Mia. Fond brother of Linda (Stanley), Laura (Jim), and Christine (Steve). Son of the late Sergio and the late Jeanette. Dear uncle and friend of many. Harry was the proud owner of, and passionate about, his business Casciani's Pizzeria; and cared for his staff and customers like family. He was a very proud member of the Chicago Bears Family and above all else, loved his family, friends, and food. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St. Countryside. Funeral Prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral Info 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 12, 2010.

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Rico Casciani

February 24, 2024

I miss u papa I never got to meet u but I’m so so sad I never met u I wish I could see u for once in my lifetime and hangout with u. :Love Rico Casciani :To harry casciani

Eric Rusch

August 6, 2022

Harry was a swell guy and a big Bears fan.
He was my friend and I miss him.
See you in Heaven, Harry.

Marv Worst

May 15, 2011

My deepest condolences go out to the Casciani family with their loss of a great man.I have many fond memories as a youngster hanging out at the best pizza joint in Cicero. That place was like like a 2nd home to me and it was all due to the kindness and generosity of Harry and Mr.and Mrs C. You will be missed by many and the world is less brighter without you. R.I.P. Harry.

February 9, 2011

We miss you everyday...

xoxo,
gino,rocco,carmen,nina,jacquie & luca
Your family

Christine Newcomb

December 27, 2010

I see you
You dont see me
I hear you
You dont hear me
Im looking up from above
For I am mad
But so glad your together
Ill tell you one thing
I will always be here and there

Love,
Christine Casciani Newcomb
Your Sister

December 21, 2010

God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be. So He wrapped his arms around you, and whispered,"come to me." You didn't deserve what you went through,so he gave you rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best. And when I saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free from pain, I prayed with all my heart and soul that I will see you again."

Love always,
Susan Casciani

Nancy Iuzzolino Hofstede

October 3, 2010

To the Casciani & Sarno Family,
We all know how special, kind, and funny Harry was. He always knew how to have a good time and was so generous. His personality was infectious. His passing came as a great shock. He had endured many setbacks in his life, but he kept on going. My deepest condolances and prayers are with all of you. We are all going to miss him very much. RIP Harry. We love you!

September 26, 2010

My condolences to the family. Mr C, what a great guy. Been going to Casciani's over the last 20 years. Great pizza and food. He will truly be missed. R.I.P.

Todd & Helen

September 26, 2010

My condolences to the family. Mr C, what a great guy. Been going to Casciani's over the last 20 years. Great pizza and food. He will truly be missed. R.I.P.

Mari Klotter

August 20, 2010

Carmen, Rocco, & Gino,
My sincerest condolences for your loss. Lean on each other for strength and know you are in my thoughts. Your father was clearly a much loved and highly regarded man. May that live on in each of you. RIP Harry!

Tammy Raynor

August 19, 2010

I used to work at the CDL testing facility in Mc Cook. Until I got promoted and transferred in 2000, I used to go to Casciani's all the time. Harry used to give me free Italian ice. He was a kind man. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Kattie Klotter

August 18, 2010

Gino, Rocco & Carmen,
It was a shock for me as well to hear about the passing of your dad! I'm very sorry for your loss, as I know what it feels to go through it as well. I am here for any of you if you need, us cousins need to stick together even more in hard times. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you ALL in your time of grief!! I love you!!

Chris N

August 18, 2010

Mr. Casciani was like a grandfather to me. Ever since I was a kid, whenever I would go with my father to pick up a pizza, Harry would always give me an Italian ice. He was a great guy, and he will be missed.

Barbara Bassett

August 17, 2010

My sincere condolences to the entire Casciani family in the loss of Harry, a wonderful man. I am a friend of Harry's from the 12th & Austin days. We ran into each other at a White Sox game a few years ago and it was great to see his smiling face. We had some good conversation and alot of laughs. I will always remember Harry as a wonderful, caring, happy, sweet man who loved life. He will be greatly missed by me and by all who had the honor to know him.

Vince H

August 17, 2010

What a great human being! Too bad there wasn't many more like him on this earth. RIP Harry!

Deb Dahms Conrad

August 17, 2010

Harry was in my class at St. Frances of Rome, in Cicero. Although it has been many years since I saw Harry, I remember him always being kind. Yes, he was funny, and could be mischievous, but his kindness to others made him stand out. I send my deepest sympathy, and prayers, to Harry's family, and fiancee. Rest in peace, Harry! God bless...

Tony Wise

August 16, 2010

I am saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Harry from my time with the Bears. Every Thurs nite, pizza,beef and sausage, " what do you want coach", boy did we have some laughs, what a wonderful man that was full of life, my thoughts and prayers for my friend and the entire Casciani family

Court Taus

August 16, 2010

Harry was a great friend to me. He always me feel welcome and at home, like I was part of the family. I'll miss him and the smile he always had for me

Eric Rusch Sr

August 15, 2010

Harry was my friend and a good man. He always had a nice thing to say and always tried to help you if he could. My prayers go out to his family.

August 15, 2010

To the family, I will never forget Mr. Casciani
He introduced me to pizza with fries on top. He was a great man and will be missed by many. May GOD be with you all. Dee Winters, Sam's Club Optical.

Andy Brown

August 15, 2010

My deepest condolences goes out to a wonderful family, RIP my friend...
May the angles help guide you through a new chapter, a new life. Go in peace, love the Brown Family

Kelecija Natasa

August 14, 2010

Casciana deepest condolences to the family, and my Lilian! He went to a wonderful man, friend, father! Some rests with angels !!!!!!

Natasha Kelecija, Belgrade, Serbia

Kelecija Natasa

August 14, 2010

Cascijani deepest condolences to the family, Lilian !!!!!! He left a wonderful friend, father !!!!! Very sorry! Let rest in peace !!!!!!!

Kelecija Natasa, Belgrade, Serbia

Kelecija Natasa

August 14, 2010

He left a wonderful friend of my family! Let rest in peace! Natasa and Gordana Kelecija, Belgrade, Serbia

Joe Parenti

August 14, 2010

Sincerest condolences to the family. Some of my earliest memories of Harry are still with me.......

Kelecija Natasa

August 14, 2010

He left a wonderful friend of my family! Let rest in peace! Natasa and Gordana Kelecija, Belgrade, Serbia

August 14, 2010

Mario and Maria Morano rest in peace

Jim Falada

August 13, 2010

It has been many years since I last talked to Harry, however, the memories of the old neighborhood will live forever. The pizza place on 16th Street was "thee" place to be. My condolences to the entire Casciani family on the loss of Harry. May he rest in peace

david larosa

August 13, 2010

Rest in Peace Harry

Mr.& Mrs David W. LaRosa

zorica maneva-jovicic

August 13, 2010

For Papa Harry, Mia will miss you, but you will be always in her hart..

zorica maneva - jovicic

August 13, 2010

It was our honor to know such a great person like Harry and become a part of the Casciani Family, You will always be in our harts and we will always love you...
(The In-Laws Manevi and Marko, Mia and Zorica Jovicic)

JOE SYLVESTER

August 13, 2010

HARRY YOU WERE LIKE FAMILY WHEN MY BOTHER AND I GREW UP IN CICERO AND FOLLOWED YOU OVER TO YOUR NEW PLACE YOU WILL BE MISSED I CANT BELIVE YOUR GONE YOU ARE WITH YOUR PARENTS NOW TO THE FAMILY AS YOU KNOW IVE KNOWN HARRY EVER SINCE I WAS A BOY WE ALSO CHATTED ABOUT SPORTS AND BASEBALL CARDS THERE IS KNOW ONE LIKE YOU HARRY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY ( JOE SYLVESTER ) DOWNERS GROVE ILL

August 13, 2010

We had the pleasure of seeing Harry with his boys and the rest of the crew on a regular trip for "a slice", a taste of news, world events, and of course The Bears..we will miss him. Mr. Mark, Mary and Suzanne Akerley

August 13, 2010

OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF THE CASCIANI FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS OF A GREAT CARING MA N AND FRIEND. IT WAS JUST FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY WHEN HARRY CELEBRATED JOHNS LIFE BY BRINGING ALL THOSE DELICIOUS PIZZAS. REST IN PEACE. ALL OUR LOVE. THE CHIODO FAMILY

August 13, 2010

Where does one begin, there are so many memories of Harry, how about the time in grammar school when your mother would come over to the playground of St.Frances Of Rome school, Oh those were the days, your mom would come over and hand me paper bags of your baseball cards, she said Harry has to many of them, hanging out on the corner ( 12th & Austin ) Playing handball at the Little Italy playground on Roosevelt Rd & 59th, alot of laughs, you practicing basketball in the gymnasium of Morton East High, the day when your dad opened up the pizzaria on 16th st, 1st day, he was passing out samples, those were great days. Harry your going to be missed very much, and your boys Gino, Rocco & Carmen, I am sure that they will continue with the family business as you would of wanted them to.My condolences go out to the entire Casciani Family.

Steve Gratace

August 13, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Casciani family for the loss of an old friend.
Very sorry

Paul Baker

JAMES FIELDS

August 13, 2010

I WAS SADDEN TO HEAR OF HARRY'S PASSING HARRY WAS A GOOD MAN ,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOYS AND THE ENTIRE CASCIANI FAMILY ,, REST IN PEACE BUDDY

Jovancevic Family

August 12, 2010

Our deapest simpathies to the Casciani family. Harry will be missed....

Mary Lee O'Hara

August 12, 2010

I went to grade school with Harry. He was so funny and cool. Harry could talk to anyone and connect. My best to his family. He will be missed by many. Mary Lee O'Hara

Michele Ciangi-Bachtell

August 12, 2010

I will always remember how Harry was such a good friend to my brother when he became so very ill.Harry and all the guys always found the time to go down to Rush to visit Pat.Harry alway found the time after Pat died to still come visit us..1968 it all seems like yesterday...

Tim Schoper Renee Leonchik

August 12, 2010

Harry will be missed; our thought and prayers are with the family. Harry will always remain in our heart.

toni jaros

August 12, 2010

God Bless, the family and lillian your all in our hearts,thinkin of u also,your in our prayers.

Teodora and Laurent Strackova Garotta

August 12, 2010

Our deapest simpathies to the Casciani Family. He was a great man with a big heart and a warm smile. Sincerely,

Ray Rossi

August 12, 2010

My deapest sympathy to all the Casciani family.Harry was a good man and a great friend. I will miss him very much.

August 12, 2010

My heartfelt sympathies to Linda, Laurie, Chrissy, and family and friends. I have so many good memories of our times together as we were growing and the fun times we had at your house and at Grandpa's. Harry was a wonderful cousin and had a very caring and generous heart and spirit. He also loved his family so much. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Love, Cathy (Casciani) Taken, Maryann and Mike Casciani

Mike and Sue Lampariello

August 12, 2010

So sorry to hear about your dad. He is in our thoughts as well as the rest of your family. He will be missed, but his memory will live on.

Donna Blagojevic

August 12, 2010

Condolences to the Casciani family. Harry will be deeply missed. God bless you all.

August 12, 2010

PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY. HARRY HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. I WILL BE KEEPING THE FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SINCERELY, BERNADETTE SHANNON, DR. PACELLI'S OFFICE.

Maria Jovicic

August 12, 2010

My mom and dad send out their deepest sympathies from Serbia
I remember my father being so frustrated when he met Harry because he didn't speak english but wanted to have a conversation so he spoke in german. Harry pretended he understood!
Harry was his kind a guy!
Zivkovic Family-Serbia

Nick Pomazak

August 12, 2010

Will always remember good times and pizza with Harry at the old Halas Hall after Bears games back in the day. Harry was a very nice man and a friend to all who knew him. All the best to the Casciani family and my sincerest condolences

Eddie Tyk

August 12, 2010

May Harry's memory bring,Peace,Joy And Strength,too all who Loved Him.With Deep Respect,and Heart felt Sympathies.God be with you all.
Eddie Tyk,New Mexico

Lenny Witt

August 12, 2010

My deepest thought's are with the Casciani Family, Harry was a major part of my memories on my teen-age life ,
Thank You,and The whole Casciani Family.
Godspeed Harry....
Lenny Witt

Butch Albano

August 12, 2010

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. The Albanos from MA

Neil Seivwright

August 12, 2010

Harry, my tuesday night will never be the same without you brother. To imagine not hearing you comming up the street with that boom box a blairing is going to take a bit of geting used to. I did not know you very long in this life harry but the times we did hang out on tuesday i am glad to have gotten a taste of what Harry Casciani was about. Thank you for always being friendly to me everytime i saw ya bud. I look foward to hearing more stories about you for years to come from your boys. I am so lucky and honered to call them my friends, they definately get there personality from there old man. You will so be missed Harry for you were a great Person, Dad, and friend to so many.
RIP HARRY.... My best wishes to the Casciani family threw this very tuff loss. And to my boys Carmen,RoccoTuesday NIGHT, Neil

The Farias Family

August 12, 2010

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

john O'Hare

August 11, 2010

my Deepest sympathies at this time harry was a good man and great pizza

Janet Reda

August 11, 2010

Your laughter brought happiness to so many. You have touched so many peoples’ lives and will stay in our hearts forever. We will always have special memories. You will never be forgotten. The Reda Family ….. Your childhood friend, Larry will especially miss you. You were so much a part of his life.

Anne Cepolski

August 11, 2010

My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Casciani family during this difficult time. Your dad was a terrific person and presence in our neighborhood . He will be missesd by many. Our love to you Gino, Rocky, and Carmen. --Anna Cepolski

Anne Cepolski

August 11, 2010

My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Casciani family. You are all like family to us. Harry will surely be missed.

Shannan Brown

August 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cooney & Patti Iovinelli

August 11, 2010

Our sincere condolences to the Casciani family and extended families.

Jeffrey Iovinelli

August 11, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Casciani family. I have wonderful memories of Harry and will always treasure my friendship with him and also the Casciani family. He was truly a great friend.

Gene Tenuta

August 11, 2010

Dear Casciani Family, Our deepest condolences to you on the passing of your Beloved Dad, grandad, brother and fiance. Geno knew Harry as they were kids and teens together. We later lived right down the block from your pizza place in Cicero. Best ever pizza! Just in late June we stopped at your place for lunch and had a chance to visit with Harry. He looked well, we were so glad. It was a joy to visit with him and his son, working together. Your son looks just like you, we said to him. We will miss him very much . He was a good man. May the Good Lord Bless and keep him close.
Eugene and Chris Tenuta

Annie Cagney Cooney

August 11, 2010

May God bless and keep you in the hollow of His hands. Rest in Peace.

August 11, 2010

We had the pleasure of witnessing Harry and Lillian celebrating at Carmen and Jacquie's wedding. They had a marvelous time, and it was so very apparent that he loved his family and reveled in their presence. Hugs to all on this very sudden loss.

Vito Martino

August 11, 2010

Gino, Rocky and Carmen,
What a shock to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was a good man that was loved by many and will be greatly missed. The good memories of him will be etched forever in our hearts. God bless, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Vito Martino

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