Lino Stefani Obituary

A great guy. I think about him often. We saw him weekly, if not every other day. Didn´t eat at the restaurant as often as Buz and Gerry, but pretty close.
Great chef and a caring person.
Miss him.

I think of Lino often. I can always picture him sitting at the bar with my 5 year old daughter working on a coloring book with her while she ate her calamari. Sometimes he would take her back into the kitchen to look around. We probably ate at his restaurant 3 days a week. It was like a second home for Colleen. He was a good friend, and very caring. Rest In Peace, my friend.

Well, my prayers are with the family and I want to tell you Lino always made me feel like family. I have fond memories at Stefani's on Fullerton. My dear nieces and nephews built their first pizza with him - so much love and passion!

Kim, sorry for the lateness of my condolences, I just recently found out about Lino's passing. My deepest feelings are with you. Your father was so much of an inspiration for me in my life, he taught me so much about the restaurant business. I now own my own place. I will miss him dearly, he was like another father to me. -sincerely, Brian(retired Bartender of Stefani's)

Kim, our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your father. We just learned today that he died last week and we are all so sad to hear in fact just yesterday we were talking about you and him and your mom. Once again our deepest sympathy. Love The Schaudenecker Family.

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I have nothing but fond memories of your father and how he made me feel at home at Stefani's. How he would give me advice on how to park the customers cars. He was a giant personality. Be strong, our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear "Uncle Lino" (you were everyone's Uncle Lino)Thank you for so many fun times and great food. You were someone very special to many people and you will be missed. My condolences to the Stefani family
Jessica Jay Jagielnik

Our hearts are with you, Kim.

Our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Alessandro Bellini
Viola Imports, Inc.

my deepest sympathy to kim and family. god bless and love you.

Lino, you will be truly missed. Thank you for your friendship, the wonderful times we spent together, the good meals, and many shared memories of Italy.

Remembering the days of our youth in Segromigno, I feel deeply saddened to hear the news of your passing. You will be greatly missed. P.S. Thank you for all the good meals and times we shared together at your restaurant. You were a good friend.

Our sincere condolences to the Stefani Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Truly a wonderful person. Always enjoyed his company and the great times and food at the Fullerton restaurant when visiting cousin Gerry Seibel from Pittsburgh.

I have known the Stefani family for many years. They are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May Kim find peace knowning that her Dad is resting. Rosanne Boik

Kim -

I am sad reading about your Dad. He was a great guy who always kept me on my toes. My condolences to you & your family.

Truly a gentle giant. Our daughter Colleen grew up at the Fullerton location. Leno helped her with the coloring book at the bar and he introduced her to the BEST Italian food. He always took the time to welcome everyone and made sure that everyone enjoyed the experience. We will miss his smile and presence.
The Evans

From the Community of Assumption Church Lino's smile will be missed.
May he rest in peace

From the Stefanis who came from Segromigno as well

Mourning the passing of a Chicago institution, honored to have met him and very proud of his wonderful daughter. He had a smile on his face every time I saw him.

My thoughts and prayers are with Kim and her family,
Matt Welch

So very sorry to have heard of Lino's passing. He was so wonderful to my husband Paul during his years at Stefanis. We will be forever grateful for his kindness . Kim, we are keeping you in our prayers
Fondly,
Charmaine Massi & Family

I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Lino's passing. Please know I will have fond memories of the smile he had on his face always. I will keep him and your families in my prayers.
Love Ya,

My heart is heavy to have to say good bye to a man I was honored & lucky enough to call a friend. Kim please know my prayers and love are with you.
All my love Buzz

With saddened heart I received the news of Lino's passing. He was a gentleman among gentlemen and a good friend. We will always remember him.

To Kimberly and Phil we offer our deepest condolences and grieve with them for the passing of a very dear soul.

Peace be with you Lino & Kim. He was such a sweet man and devoted father. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Patty & Dan Vaccaro