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LeRoy Giovanazzi Obituary
LeRoy E. Giovanazzi, age 103, of Orland Park, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Mary nee Buchino and the late Josephine nee Cutrano. Wonderful, loving father of Beverly DiTuri and Olivia (Richard) Kopeikin. Cherished grandfather of Guy (Aileen) DiTuri, Richard Kopeikin, Diana (Steve) Szymanski and Joy (Adam) Jacobsen. Great-grandfather of Caitlin, Ryan, Erin and Meghan DiTuri, Olivia and Julia Jacobsen, and Mae and Lucy Szymanski. Fond brother of all previously deceased brothers and sisters, Lucy (Gene) Sartori, Tom (Tessie) Giovanazzi, Vera (Elmer) Burkett, Hilda (Jack) Rubino, Joe (Mary) Giovanazzi, Albert (Louise) Giovanazzi and Hazel Metcalf. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud World War II Army Veteran. A Visitation will be held from 3-7pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St. Orland Park, IL, 60462. A Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Monday January 29, 2024 at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. Following with an Entombment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums, 7201 Archer Rd, Justice, IL 60458. For more information please call Orland Funeral Home at 708-460-7500.
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Joan Zazzara Johnson
January 30, 2024
Beverly and Olivia - I first heard this morning of your Dad´s passing. How amazing to have such a full life to 103. May your memories of him give you peace during this time.
Peace and Prayers,
Joan Zazzara Johnson
Joanne Kucinski
January 26, 2024
Beverly, Olivia & Family,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. We know the closeness the 3 of you had for the last 50 years. He will be missed!
Love, the Manzella & Nawrocki
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