Joseph Angelillo Obituary

IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO WRITE THIS. IT'S SO HARD TO BELIEVE JOE IS NOT ON THIS EARTH. BUT IN SPIRIT HE LIVES ON. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WAS VERY, VERY KIND TO ME AND MY FAMILY. I'VE KNOWN HIM FOR 27 YEARS THROUGH WORKING AT NICOR. I AM TRULY GOING TO MISS SEEING HIM. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN TO TAKE MY KIDS TO INDEPENDENT PAVING AND HEAR HIM PLAY THE HARMONICA. MY SON NOW WANTS TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY IT. I'M SURE HE COULD HAVE LEFT BELLWOOD AND MOVED HIS BUSINESS ELSEWHERE, BUT HE CHOSE TO STAY RIGHT THERE ALL THOSE YEARS. HE WAS VERY WELL LIKED AND KIND TO THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY (ESPECIALLY KIDS). THE WORLD WILL NOT SEE ANYBODY ELSE LIKE HIM EVER. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND. I AM SO SORRY I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT HIS UNTIMELY DEATH UNTIL WEEKS LATER. I DEFINITELY WOULD HAVE ATTENDED THE SERVICES. OVER THE YEARS I HAD A CHANCE TO MEET SOME MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY AND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. IT DEFINTELY IS A REFLECTION OF HIS LEGACY. KIND, WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL. I WILL DEFINITELY KEEP HIM IN MY HEART FOREVER.......

Just learned of his death while out of town over the weekend. I am one of the Pharmacy techs at Local 150. I really got to know Mr. Angelillo very well and became good friends with him. He will be dearly missed. I am just sorry I wasn't here to say goodbye to him.

just learned of joe's death.today is jan 3.2007.
he was a good friend of mine. i worked with him at NIGAS

Dear Pat, Joe, Frank and George,
We were very sad to hear about your father. He was a big part of the Lockwood gang and the St Peter Canisius clan. It was a pleasure knowing both of your parents. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
The Reboletti Family

Frank, Vic and I just found out about your father. We are sorry we weren't there to express our sympathy in person. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Frank and family,

I'm saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful man and you've grown up to be an inspiration for him. During my operating years at Nicor I enjoyed his visits. My thoughts are with you.

Pat, Joe and George would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to all that attended our Father, Joseph S. Angelillo’s wake and funeral. It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones that had known out father. It was truly amazing how he had touched so many lives during his time here. Our father loved his life and all the people
he had shared it with throughout his years on this earth.

There was a moment in the hospital when he was conscious and verbal.
He was looking at the three of us standing around him and said “THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FAMILY”. What do you say to that! Our Father was one of a kind. He provided us with the opportunity to be whatever we wanted to be. To do the things we wanted to do. And to ensure that we would always be together as a family, he passed down his pride and joy, Independent Paving Co. to all of us. All he asked in return was our love. He left us speechless and/or clamoring for an appropriate response, but as always Dad got the last word in.

He was exactly the father we needed and we were exactly the family he had wished for-

Our Father left quite a legacy to follow. His shoes and the large empty hole he left behind will be hard to fill.

His spirit will live through us as we continue to live by his example. His thoughtfulness, generosity, youthful spirit and family values will live on
forever.

Dear Frank & Family:
Dixon and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We so enjoyed his harmonica concerts. Our thoughts are with you and the family.

Joe, We love you and will miss you always...

To Live in the Hearts you Leave Behind....
Is Not To Die

Dear Frank:

My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Though I didn't know him personally, he certainly sounded like a wonderful person. I hope the thoughts and prayers of your many friends will ease your pain.

Sincerely,

Russ Strobel

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a good friend of ours especially my husband John, who has worked with him many years. He will be missed.

I started working with Joe & his sons when I was 10. It was my pleasure working along side Joe for many years,& next door neighbor GOD bless him & the "FAMILY" .

Joe was a part of our family, and we felt like we were a part of his. We will take forward many memories from throughout the years of Joe and his caring, loving, and humorous personality. He will be truly missed.

To the Agngelillo Family: Our deapest thoughts for yours and praryes to those who have thought about you in this past year.

To the Angelillo Family, Our prayers go out to you and your family. From the Fregly's

Dear Pat, Joe, Frank and George,
I was so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. It had been many years since I'd seen or talked with Joe, but I did have the fortune of exchanging Christmas cards with him every year. Joe's cards were always the most beautiful and always reflected the true meaning of the season. I pray that God gives strength to you and your families during this difficult time, and that all of you have the assurance of seeing your father again in eternity. This is the promise that is ours from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God's peace be with you.
Love,

Our thoughts are with you all. We enjoyed being Joe's neighbor.

To The Angelillo Family: We offer our deepest condolences on the loss of such a delightful and caring man. Our family will miss his smile, sense of humor, and personal accounts of his fascinating life. He lived life to the fullest and everyone who knew him could see that his family always came first. God bless you all during this difficult time, and God Bless Joseph Sr.

Joe Jr and Family, So sorry to hear of your dads passing. I always liked him. He was such a fun guy. I have fond memories of him since I was growing up. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love Always, Angie (LuLu) Adduci.

To Frank
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Pleas except my heartfelt sympathy.

I happened to be reading the newspaper and saw the picture and obituary and was saddened to see it. He was a genuinely nice man and I always liked him. My sympathy to the family.

Pat,
Very sorry for your loss. My Dad died in September after a long illness; like your Father, he's in a better place.

Frank, So sorry to hear about your dad. I never had the pleasure of meeting him,but have heard wonderful things from my co-workers. The best to you and your family.

With heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time.

George, sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was like a father to all the guy's in the neighborhood and always left the door open for all of us. I can still remember him screaming at the TV during the Lakers game in the room off the kitchen of Lockwood. I'll see you at the wake.

Patrick

Our whole family has fond memories of your Mom and Dad. We are all sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. As you know your family played a big role in my life growing up. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.