Nicholas Camillo Obituary

Camillo, Nicholas E. "Moose" 88, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was born January 3, 1925, to Dominick and Concetta (nee Saulino) Camillo. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, March 13, 10 AM, at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd. Mt. Prospect. Interment Maryhill. Visitation will be Tuesday 3-9 PM. He was the beloved husband of June (nee Stillwater) for 56 years; Cherished father of Denise Camillo, Lisa Bent, Christopher Camillo and Dennis Camillo; Loving grandfather of Brianna and Danielle Bent; Dear brother of the late Anthony Camillo. Nicholas was employed by the city of Chicago in the Revenue Department for over 35 years. He was an inductee into the Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame and a veteran of WWII where he fought throughout Belgium in the Battle of the Bulge as an infantryman in the U.S. Army's First Division (The Big Red One) and received the Purple Heart. He enjoyed managing his softball teams and then coaching youth baseball in Edison Park,Chicago. 847/394-2336.