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John Basso Obituary

Basso Sr., John Beloved husband of the late Caroline T. "Dolly" (nee DiCaro); loving father of Denise (Louis "Buddy") Mustari, and John (Antoinette "Toni") Basso; beloved son of the late Philip and Concetta; dear grandfather of Alexandra, Michael, and Beth (Richard) Johnson; great-grandfather of Isabell and Analeisse; dear brother of Mary (the late Vince) Battaglia, Phil, and the late Rose (the late John) Parrilli, Carmen (the late Helen), Louis (the late Mary), Jerry, and Charles (the late Grace) Basso; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Toni Gurgone. Funeral Tuesday 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 Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Member of O.N.I.A.C. and Teamsters Local 705. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312)225-8500, colettasonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 2, 2014.

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November 11, 2014

Dear Basso Family - I'm sorry for your loss. John and Dolly were always so nice to me when I would see them. I miss the Basso family.. Hope to connect soon. Love from Shelly, Brayden(11), James (7) and Sienna (7) Basso
-Pewaukee, WI

Robert Tito

November 5, 2014

Basso family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. A great man and lots of wonderful memories with him at the club.

Bob Jagminas

November 5, 2014

Denise and John,
I just heard. So sorry for your loss. He was a great, caring man.
Our prayers are with you

November 3, 2014

I am so sad to hear my friend Johnny Basso had passed, one of the nicest person i had the pleasure to be friends with, also Johnny was also friends with my Father, they used to met at the 3 Deuces for a few beers. God bless you Johnny, rest in peace, Joey Garofalo

Stephen Ryan

November 3, 2014

To the Basso family, I am very sorry for your loss. John was always a wonderful man to listen to and gather some wisdom from. I will miss him. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

November 3, 2014

My condolences to the Basso family in their time of need. My name is Robert La Spina and my grandmothers maiden name was Antoniana Basso. May be were related, if so I would like to know as I have lost track of manyrelatives . My mother was Mary and father was Sebastian. Thanks Bob

November 3, 2014

My condolence for the loss of John Basso Sr. Keeping in mind the Scriptural hope of everlasting life can help you to sustain you during this difficult time. John 17:3
Sincerely,
Janice

mike smajo

November 2, 2014

A true gentleman one of the most generous and kind man u could ever meet miss him already

November 2, 2014

So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers are for him and your whole family! Perry family ,Lucille,frank and Peggy?

November 2, 2014

To the loving family of John Basso Sr.: Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one: Please consider Jesus' heartfelt promise at John 11:21-26.

Marie Casica

November 2, 2014

My prayers to Denise and Buddy... Your dad was a great guy and will be missed dearly.

Biagio / Benny Amato

November 2, 2014

I use tosee him on the Loop Run and have lunch with John & Philly on Peoria St. in Chgo.at Sonnys and Al's Beef. One of the nicest drivers, always in a good mood and upbeat. He will be missed! My Heart goes out to the Family. Retired Member Local 705 Sorry for your Loss!

November 2, 2014

Denise, Buddy, John, & Toni We are so sorry for the loss of your father and father-in-law. You are in our thoughts and prayer. You dad was a great guy. He will be missed. Tom & Diana Codilis

Bernadette Dicaro

November 2, 2014

You will be missed you were a great Uncle and I will always remember you. Love Bernadette

Terry DiCaro

November 2, 2014

Denise and Johnny, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a good man. My prayers are with your family. I know you will miss him terribly and he will be missed by many.

Mariann & Jim Ronzio

November 2, 2014

Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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