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Joseph Esposito Obituary

Esposito, Joseph M. Retired C.P.D. Beloved husband of Rosalie nee DiNardi. Loving father of Rachelle (Joseph) Cirrintano, and Joey (Janet Lynn). Beloved son of the late Joseph and Anne Esposito. Fond grandfather of Fabrizio and Rocco Cirrintano, Joseph, Gianni and Mia Bella Esposito. Dear brother of Connie (the late Anthony) DeSeno, and the late Carol (Marty) McGlynn. Fond brother in law of Ignazio DiNardi, Theresa Rossi, Carmela (Nick) Denato, Jimmy (Pat) DiNardi, and the late John(Connie) DiNardi. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:15am from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Holy Family Church Mass 10am Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3pm to 9pm. (312)225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 4, 2011.

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JOSEPH DIIACOVA

June 29, 2025

I just came across our 8th grade graduation class picture. Brought back alot of memories of all of us together. RIP Joe.

Joe DiIacova

June 28, 2024

Always being remembered.

Joe DiIacova

Joseph Di Iacova

June 29, 2021

Joe,
Just want you to know your not forgotten. I still think about all of us at Hold Family School and some of the
things we used to do and all our friends.
RIP.
Joe DiIacova
Classmate

Joseph DiIacova

July 6, 2020

Hey Joe,

Just want you to know your not forgotten. I still think about all of us at Hold Family School and some of the things we used to do, like playing baseball in the empty lot across from school. Watch over everyone. RIP,

Joe Di Iacova

July 4, 2019

Joe,

I can't believe how many years have passed already. I remember you, my cousin Ray Klimko who we lost the same year and my Uncle Tony, which I'm sure you remember from Sheridan Park (I remember him letting you move his car), we lost him that same year. Also, I kept my word and think about all the kids we went to Holy Family School with, I even dug out our eighth grade class picture and it does bring a smile to my face.

RIP - I will keep thinking about us as kids.

Joe Di Iacova

Laurie PLESCIA

August 16, 2011

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

Patricia Restivo

July 25, 2011

So sorry for your loss. From the Restivo's (Patricia Restivo)

Patricia (Fabiano) Restivo

July 24, 2011

To my good friend Joe (from the late Chuck Fabiano) I will see you soon in Basketball heaven.
With my deepest condolences.

Joe Di Iacova

July 21, 2011

My first thought is my deepest sympathy to your family. I know how much you loved them, I could see it in your eyes when you talked about them. After 52 years I run into you at the services for my cousin Ray Klimko. We talked for quite a while of when we were kids at Holy Family School and all the kids we hung around with. You brought back memories of our childhood that I haven't taken the time to remember for a long time. Thank you for that. I will always take the time to remember. RIP "Espo".

Curt & Karen BLANC

July 9, 2011

To The Esposito Family,
You have our deepest sympathy & condolences in losing Joe. Joe will be missed by many, especially those that worked with Joe at O'Hare Airport. Being one of his supervisors, I can say with all honesty that Joe would go out of his way to exhibit the motto of "we serve and protect". Joe would routinely assist travelers with their needs, he was an ambassador for the City of Chicago. Joe possessed a keen wit about himself, and as such was a role model for new police officers.
Joe, "Espo" as he was known will be in our prayers.

Curtis Blanc ~ Retired Sergeant CPD
Karen Belluomini-Blanc ~ Active CPD

Roi Tauer

July 8, 2011

Dear Rosalie and family,

I am Roi Tauer, of friend of Joe, who I was introduced through my friends Richard Donofrio and Danny Solis.

I had just seen Joe during Danny's campaign run-off and
like so many others was totally shocked to hear of passing.

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I can only share my thoughts on remembering Joe as the well liked man who seemed to have a heart of gold.

Stay well, be happy,

Roi
312 656 5452
email [email protected]

Ro Hurley

July 6, 2011

Joe, I am very sorry about your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are sent from South Plant.

Juan Romero

July 6, 2011

Joe, My Deepest simpathy to you and all the Esposito Family. I know what you are going through and It is very hard. May GOD bless you and your Family!!

Anthony & Andrea DeVivo

July 6, 2011

To the Esposito & Cirrintano family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The neighborhood lost a great person.

George Lucente

July 5, 2011

To the Esposito Family - our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Coach Hurt

July 5, 2011

"Thank you Joe for supporting the AJLA basketball team. Your generosity and enthusiasm for the kids is truly appreciated and will never be forgotten."

Peter Dremonas

July 5, 2011

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

Marsia Ritz

July 5, 2011

You left us too soon, Joe. Safe home.

Michael Dicosola

July 5, 2011

Our deepest condolences for your family from Mike and Anna Dicosola and the staff at Conte Di Savoia.

JENNY ROSAS

July 5, 2011

TO THE ESPOSITO FAMILY, I WAS BLESSED TO KNOW AND HAVE A FRIEND LIKE JOE ESPO!!! YOUR FAMILY, WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL...

July 5, 2011

My Prayers and thoughts are with you - I pray that God's peace will be with you to comfort you and give you strengh during this time. Amy Harris (Chicago, IL)

Anthony & Deana Caccavale

July 5, 2011

We are all stunned and truly sorry to hear of Joe passing. Joe was a man who shared his love and passion with us for his own neighborhood. The community has lost a DEAR friend. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to his family.

Maria Hernandez Castelo

July 5, 2011

Rosalie, Rachelle and Joey, so sorry for your lost. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Frannie Folinazzo

July 5, 2011

To the Esposito Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dan Piegari

July 5, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

BAUTISTA Family

July 5, 2011

We are saddened by the loss of a very devoted man. He is a great inspiration to many who had the pleasure to know him and felt the importance family can mean.

Susan Arriaga

July 5, 2011

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

Michele Alagna-Ctala

July 5, 2011

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Michele Alagna-Catala

Witas Family

July 5, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

mo muhsen

July 4, 2011

"I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of my good friend and mentor Joe. I will miss him greatly! My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.."

Robert Richards

July 4, 2011

Joe was a very good friend. We had some great times together. He had a big heart and a wonderful soul and loved his family deeply. We will miss his smiling face here in sunny Florida. Work on that forehand and we will play again in heaven one day. With Deepest Sympathy and love. Bob & Trish Richards

Janet Grippo-Negron

July 4, 2011

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Joey. My thoughts and prayer are with the Esposito family.

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