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Valentine Ghezzi Obituary

Ghezzi, Valentine J. (nee Nelson) Age 86. Longtime Crete resident formerly of South Holland, Calumet Park and Roseland. Wife for 64 years of Maximillian Ghezzi. Mother of Max (Evette), David (Julie), Gary (Janine) Brad and Lisa Ghezzi; grandmother of Amanda (Anthony) Rumore, Megan, Maximillian, Marek, Merissa (Branden (Bria), Paige, Carly, Austin, Gia, Jordan (Carolyn), Gary, Jonathon (Brittany), Brittney, Nicholas, Christopher (Tia), Kristin Frank, Lauren (Jacob) Thorpe, Allison (Caitlin) Frank, Katelyn Frank and Robin Frank; great-grandmother of Ryder, Dean, Mason, Mia Valentine, Bria and Vivienne; sister of Jeanne (Louis) Raffin and the late Judy (late Edwin) Pietrowicz; sister-in-law of Donald (Christine) Ghezzi, Florence and Kenneth Carta and the late Raymond Ghezzi; mother-in-law of Rick Frank, Gisele Ghezzi and Amy Lamb; loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Wednesday February 1, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet Thursday morning at St. James Church, 22400 Torrence Ave., Sauk Village for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment private. 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2017.

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CATY BACHUR

January 25, 2023

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

Susan Morris

February 16, 2017

Just found out the news yesterday about Mrs. Ghezzi passing away via Max Jr. Truly saddened to hear this and sending David, Max, Gary, Brad, and Lisa, as well as your dad, our deepest condolences. I loved serving her and her friends at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course many times and used to save bacon grease to give to her for the birds. My mom used to do the same thing. She was always a fountain of youth and very classy to me and always had a smile on her face. I pray for your strength of love and family support to get through the days ahead in your grief. The Varichak's will always remember her in a very fond way.

Amy Ebert

February 2, 2017

Val you will be missed. I always thought of you as family, even more than the Acapulco family. You and Max have been friends and a part of the Ebert family for a lifetime. I'm still in shock. God got an amazing angel. My thoughts go out to all the Ghezzi's and all the extended family. I wish I would have seen this sooner so that I could have come and paid my respects to this incredible woman. Love you all.

Amy Ebert

February 2, 2017

Dear Max and the entire Ghezzi family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Val will always be remembered by those who had the opportunity of getting to knew her.

Charlotte and Stan Kutin

February 2, 2017

My condolences to the entire Ghezzi family......

Ruth (Domzalski) Penilla

February 1, 2017

To the entire Ghezzi Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences. Your Mom was one of a kind and I will always remember her generosity, her warm laugh, and the wonderful dinners she cooked! This little Polish girl from Roseland learned to love Italian food at your kitchen table! God Bless.

Caty Bachur

February 1, 2017

My condolences to the family Ghezzi, I will always remember her, Val was one of dearest friends. Good bless her.

Gisele Ghezzi

February 1, 2017

Missing you, my Valentine. Xoxo

February 1, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Val always had that smile and laugh that helped make your day.Her cooking was second to none. May the Acapulco sunsets always rest in her heart. Mike & Mary Ann Casse'

David Byler

February 1, 2017

Prayers for comfort....
David Byler

Josie Vignasse

February 1, 2017

Saw Val many times at Dr. Malm's office recently. We both loved our. Doctor. Val was a fun loving person and always asked about my husband Al. Her mom & Al's mom were friends for many years. She surely will be missed by many. So sorry for the family.
Josie & Al Vignasse

Mark Miller

February 1, 2017

My thoughts and prayers for the Ghezzi family. Heaven is now a better place with Valentine presence God bless you all.

Lynda Gustafson

January 31, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Lynda Gustafson

George Yekich

January 31, 2017

My Condolences to Gary (Janine) and the entire Ghezzi Family.My thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time.

Branden Ghezzi

January 31, 2017

I will miss my grandmother dearly. Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers. My Family really appreciates it.

Grandma I will never forget the times we spent together. Thank you for spoiling me, I will always remember your voice. You were one of my first true friends. I love you dearly ,
the love of your life

Devon Niko

January 31, 2017

Deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the Ghezzi family. Val was an incredible being full of love and a giving heart and soul. She will be greatly missed by all that she touched in her journey. R.I.P Sweet Val. xox

Kristin Frank

January 31, 2017

I love you. I keep thinking of your laugh, your smile, and the way your eyes sparkled, especially around all the grandkids. Your energy was infectious and your playful jabs were quickly followed by "Xoxo." You lived the way we all should, never taking anything too seriously and always looking for something new to do. You were our Queen Bee, the center of our family and a large part of the reason we all are so very close. You loved like a grandma but could hang like a girlfriend. You made the best Pumpkin Pies and fudge. Thank you for the greatest memories and endless love.

Ron DeAdam

January 31, 2017

May you rest in peace Mrs. Ghezzi - knowing that many, many people loved you alot. Heaven awaits you, along with your friends & family who have also passed. My sincere condolences also go out to those family & friends who's life you touched forever in their heart.

January 31, 2017

Please Accept Our Condolences & Prayers Part Of Your Acapulco Family Ed Altwies And Family

Roxane Chan

January 31, 2017

I am sorry for your loss but know that Val was loved and happy and will be with you always. You have such a wonderful family.

January 31, 2017

With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time (Matthew 21:22).--ERJ

January 31, 2017

Deepest sympathies to Max and all the Ghezzi family.
Val will be deeply missed. She was a beautiful person inside and out
God Bless your family
Derrick and Marie Lane

January 31, 2017

To Mr. Dave Ghezzi,

Sorry to hear about your mom.
Love and peace to you and your family,

Donna Paridee

Nathan

January 31, 2017

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort and peace be with you all and support you.

Ed ,Mike,Rebecca odea

January 31, 2017

A Very Special Lady and a Amazing cook. Acapulco wont be the same without our Neighbor Val.

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Dolores and James Buchanan

January 31, 2017

We were very saddened to here of Val's passing. Please accept our condolences and prayers. She will always be in our heart.

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