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Joseph Levato Obituary

Levato, Jr., Joseph G. beloved husband of Cindy nee Saccaro. Loving father of Alyssa and Gianna. Beloved son of Joseph "Jimbo" and Joyce Levato Sr. Dear brother of Thomas (Pam), and Michael (Sandy). Fond son-in-law of Augie and Rose Saccaro. Fond brother-in-law of Mary, and Diane (Ron) Calderone. Dear nephew of Carmen (Peggy), Santo (Betty), Ralph (Peggy), Phil, Johnny (Susie), Patricia Lagiglio, and the late Janet (James) Pascente. Fond uncle of Kim, Dana, Chrissy, Rachel, Tommy, Bobby, Danny, and Hannah. Fond cousin to many. Funeral Friday 8:30 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. John of the Cross Church Mass 9:45 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Thursday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (312)225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 13, 2011.

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Mike Marek

January 8, 2024

Joe was good friend of my brother Marty Marek

Kimberly Condito

July 5, 2011

Joey you are missed everyday.

rick rinella

April 30, 2011

joe theres not a day that goes by that i dont think of you love and miss you . i miss argueing with you more than anything love you DOUBLE R.

February 26, 2011

My sincere and deepest condolences to the entire Levato family. Especially Jimbo & Joyce. A loss of a loved one can be devastating. Stay strong, and stay together during this horrific time. Joey will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Boz

February 2, 2011

To the Levato family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you, at this time.
Frank and Terri Pellegrino

Carmelita Schuch

January 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayer are with you Levato Family during this difficult time.
Joey always made everyone laugh and will surely be missed by many.

Jimmy Hatton

January 23, 2011

To the Leveto family , Im am so sorry for your loss and just found out from a friend about Joey i have not seen Joey in many years but do remember him as a kid playing in little league at Mcguane park together on 31st by halsted. Many years have past by and i just want to say god bless you and all of my prayers are with your whole family,

Joe & Natia DiFazio

January 20, 2011

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

Barney Shannon

January 19, 2011

To the Levato family,I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out of Joey passing.One of the funniest guys Ive ever hung around, I will never forget are trip to Hawaii.. Joe you will be missed.

Gary & Karolyn Wisniewski

January 19, 2011

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

Mona & Hicks DiFoggio

January 17, 2011

The Levato Family,
Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your son Joey. May you know our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow.

Sheldon Patrao

January 16, 2011

Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.

My guy Joe,

The way you carried yourself these past five years is truly an inspiration for people. You were a great friend who always brought a smile upon people's faces and who always lent a helping hand. I will miss you brother. But I will see you on the other side.

To Cindy, Alyssa, Gianna, Jimbo, Joyce - My thoughts and prayers are always with you.

Tom Janulis

January 15, 2011

Dear Levato Family, I grew up in Bridgeport and have been gone for many years. But, some of the fondest memories I have is from my friendship with the Levato's... a great family. I just heard of Joey's death and my heart hurts. My best to your family, my prayers are with you! May God Bless the Levato Family!

Larry VanHecke

January 15, 2011

Dear Levato Family,
We wanted to convey our sincere condolenses at the loss of Joey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry & Cathy VanHecke

Jeanne Garofalo

January 15, 2011

To The Levato Family,

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Levato family on the loss of Joey, may all the loving memories you have help you thru this difficult time.

Joe and Jeanne Garofalo

January 15, 2011

Cindy,
So sorry for your loss, you and your daughters are in my thought and prayers. God bless all of you, be well.
Pat Caffrey

Greg and Gina Arredia

January 15, 2011

To Cindy,Alyssa,Gianna,Jimbo,Joyce,Tommy,Michael and Families, We grew up as young kids hangin out at Jimbo's, had 21st birthdays,40th birthdays,and we never missed a Jimbo's Xmas Party. (Joey was always good for a few songs!)I remember Joey always calling Greg to argue about the Cubs.Joey we love you and you surely will be missed!! Greg and Gina Arredia

Julie Middaugh

January 14, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kerry B.

January 14, 2011

I am very saddened by the latest news of Joey's passing. I haven't seen him in quite some time, however, I still remember that infectious laugh/smile that would light up the entire room. He's one of a kind and will truly be missed. My deepest condolences goes out to the entire Levato family. God Bless. May Joey rest in peace!

Roger & Carole Megaro Martin

January 14, 2011

Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Levato family.

Allison & Anna Erickson

January 14, 2011

Anna and I are saddened to learn of your loss. Dads are such a special part of a girl's life and we hope the happy and funny memories you share will help you through this time. Our sympathy and prayers are with you.

Mike McGuinness

January 14, 2011

My Deepest sympathies to the Levato Family.

May the Divine Jesus Christ guide Joey into His Kingdom of Heaven.

Dale Borg

January 14, 2011

My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Levato family. Joe was a great man with a contagious smile, he always new how to make everyone laugh. God Bless.

Carolyn

January 14, 2011

And, until we meet again,

Shane Gibson

January 14, 2011

We played softball with Joey and his brothers for years, always had fun when he was around, he was a great guy to play and hang around with, sorry to see you go Joe. Deepest condolences, are prayers will be with the Levato family.

The Gamecocks

January 14, 2011

deepest sympathies, Tim Grzenia

Cheryl Schaeffer

January 13, 2011

Cindy, Alyssa, & Gianna
There are no words to describe how sorry we are. Joey was a very special person. He was full of energy! His laugh was contagious and he knew how to have fun! But most of all he loved the three of you dearly. The 5 of us have been remembering all the wonderful times our families shared. We have been blessed to have many Joey stories to relive. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Doug, Cheryl, Hillary, Natalie & Madeline Schaeffer

mike marek

January 13, 2011

I worked with Joe at citibank and always felt privileged to have known him...especially when seeing him at jimbo's

howie and dawn mitchell

January 13, 2011

we extend our deepest sympathies to the levato family and his wife and children in this difficult time

January 13, 2011

Cindy, Allysa, Gigi and the entire Levato Family,
Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Joe was a wonderful man.

Kathy, Mark, Jillian, Jaena and Julia Hanley

Diane Levato

January 13, 2011

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

joe orlando

January 13, 2011

You will be missed cuz... sorry to all my family for the loss.. i will keep him and everyone in my prayers..

KITTY BOWERS

January 13, 2011

DEAR CINDY AND GIRLS, JOYCE AND JIMBO.

I'M SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER
AND SON. I BABYSAT JOEY FOR MANY YEARS AND HE WAS A CLOWN. WE HAD MANY LAUGHTS. I WILL MISS MY COUSIN AND SOME DAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. SAY HI TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY FOR ME. ALWAYS REMEMBER JOEY FOR THE GREAT PERSON HE WAS AND THE MEMORIES WILL CARRY YOU
THROUGH. SORRY I COULD'NT BE THERE.

LOVE COUSINS, KITTY AND BILL LADY LAKE, FL

King Family

January 13, 2011

We are so sorry about your loss. please know that our prayers are with you.

Dina Lisinski Ayala

January 13, 2011

My deepest and sincerest sympathies to the Levato Family. I hadn't seen or talked with Joe since grade school but I still remember the way he made us laugh. He will be missed by many. God Bless you Joe.

Brad & Jamie Vayda

January 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Levato family during this difficult time.

cindy caponera

January 13, 2011

Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. Sending you much love and prayers for you and your family. Cindy Caponera (Los Angeles)

Johnny & Beth Sullivan

January 13, 2011

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. Joey will be missed by so many, but especially his beloved family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Levato family during this difficult time. We love you Joe and we'll miss you with all our hearts.

Carmen/Rosa Passi

January 13, 2011

So sorry for your loss..sincere condolences.

Vicki Oleszkiewicz Carlo

January 13, 2011

To the Levato family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharon Leftridge

January 13, 2011

Cindy my prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Kelly Jonites Loucks

January 13, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Levato family. I have so many fun memories of Joey when we were young and carefree. I feel blessed to have known Joey and his family. God bless you all.

January 13, 2011

So sorry for your loss.

Johnny Urban and sister Rita McKee

January 13, 2011

Cindy, Alyssa & Gianna,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Joey will definitely be missed. Always kept us laughing. Our condolences to you and to Jimbo, Joyce, Tommy and Michael and their families.
Nick, Mariann and Natalie Bova

Matt "Red" Sherman

January 13, 2011

To the Levato Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, prayers and respect during this most difficult time. Joey was a great person, always had a smile, and a kind word…he will be greatly missed.

January 13, 2011

Cindy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May all your good times help you during this stage. Take care, Jeff and Carla Bauch

MaryLou Soapes

January 13, 2011

To the Levato Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Joey was a great guy and will be missed by many. Remember his strength to help you get through these hard times. You are in my thoughts and my prayers during this very difficult time.

Pamela Henry

January 13, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

John Evans

January 13, 2011

Dear Jimbo & Joyce very sorry to hear of your loss

Colleen Farrell

January 13, 2011

Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with the entire Levato Family. May your good memories and special times with Joey get you through the rough patches of his passing.

Condolences,

Kathleen and Colleen Farrell

Debbie Donahue Mason

January 13, 2011

Cindy, Alyssa & Gianna
My heart goes out to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you now and always.

January 13, 2011

Deepest sympathies to Jimbo and Joyce from all your friends at Roditys Restaurant

Bernadette DiCaro

January 13, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

clementine frank coe

January 13, 2011

Dear Cindy and Daughters
you have our deepest sympathy Joey was a great guy.our prayers are with you. love cousin,s clementine and frank coe tennessee.

Maeve & Pat Meier

January 13, 2011

Cindy, Alyssa and Gigi,
Our hearts go out to you. Hope the many memories you have, the stories friends and family can tell will comfort you. We share your grief.

January 13, 2011

Cindy, Alyssa, and GiGi
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...God Bless.
Sue, Marie and Anna Geraghty

Kim Morgan

January 13, 2011

Jimbo, Joyce, Cindy & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Joey was always such fun and always made everyone feel welcome. May you find comfort and peace in his memories.
Kim Morgan

January 13, 2011

J.L.
Not too many people would have been able to handle the last 5 years with the attidude & outlook on life the way you did. Not only were you a GREAT FRIEND, but you will forever be an INSPIRATION to me. I Love You.
See You On The Other Side. Tim Bo.

Santo & Betty Levato

January 13, 2011

Cindy, Joyce and Jimbo,
There are no words that express how loved Joey was and how much he will be missed. Joey was an exceptional person, his smile and personality were his gifts to all who knew him. We will never forget you Joey and your love for family and friends. Cindy, Alyssa, Gianna, Joyce, Jimbo, Tommy and Michael we know your pain our hearts are heavy with sorrow but, know that Joey is no longer suffering he will be watching over you, he has found peace with our Father.
Uncle Santa and Aunt Betty

Kelly Heeter

January 13, 2011

My prayers go out to the entire family. God needed an Angel and he chose Joey. He will be missed.

Vicki Mazarka & Angie Montalto

January 13, 2011

Jimbo, Joyce, Cindy, Tommy & Michael:

Our prayers & thoughts are with you during this terrible time. All of the family has suffered a great loss. God bless Joey - he's with the angels now.

January 13, 2011

Alyssa, Gigi and Mrs. Levato-
Thinking of you.
Shafer Nelson and Family

Henry Ortiz

January 13, 2011

Joey, Thanks for always making me feel welcome like family all those years at the old place there on 33rd. When I think of "neighborhood", I'll always think of the Levato's. RIP

Doreen Heeter

January 13, 2011

Dear Cindy and Girls and Family, So sorry for your loss...I must say Joey was one of a kind and a great guy. He will be missed my thoughts and prayers to you all...Doreen Heeter

Lori Sartorio

January 13, 2011

Joey,
I could have went months not seeing you but still told stories about you, All I have are great memories of you and I will always cherish them. I will miss you dearly...and always keep you close to my heart.

Love you Cousin Lori....

Norb Lauras

January 13, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dominic and Hope Tolitano

January 13, 2011

May you find comfort in the family and friends that surround you. Accept all of our prayers and support. We will all miss his infectious laugh, his stuffed mushrooms and most of all, his love of life. Rest in peace Joey.

Bill & Jackie woods

January 13, 2011

Joe you will truly be missed

John Clancy

January 13, 2011

JoJo May you rest in peace. God bless the Levato and Saccaro families.

Patty & Bill Gioia

January 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Joey was a great man.

Frances Ferro

January 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

rally and joyce sherry

January 13, 2011

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

Kimi Di Lollo

January 13, 2011

you will be greatly missed

Dave Wills

January 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parent, Jimbo and Joyce...his brothers, Tommy and Michael and especially his wife Cindy and their two daughters! Sorry we can't be there during this very trying time. We will always remember the great times we had with Joey!!! He will be missed!!!

Dave and Liz Wills

Ralph and Marge Terrazas

January 13, 2011

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

Steve Reusz

January 13, 2011

Joe. You truly were a great friend. I love you and I'll miss you. Steve

January 13, 2011

Joe, you truly were a great friend. I love you and I'll miss you. Steve

Anthony Castro

January 13, 2011

Thank you Joey, i promise i will be careful and you don't have to look out for me anymore...

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