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John Pezza Obituary

John L. "Dumbo" Pezza, age 82, Army Veteran of the Korean War; member American Legion, VFW, Former System Council Chairman, IBEW; former President IBEW Local 1879; Village of Berkley Trustee for over 20 years; Baseball Coach in Hillside and Berkeley, Basketball Coach at ICGS and Soccer Coach at St. John Chrysostom; beloved husband of Joan, nee Kinsler; loving father of John (Grace), David (Paula), Thomas (Joanne) and Peter (Debbie) Pezza; proud grandfather of John, Robert, Anthony, Matthew, David and Christopher Pezza, Mattia (Bryon) Melescio; Nick, Tara and Michela Hartnett, Vanessa Pezza, Mark (Jen) and James (Kelly) O'Brien and Sarah and Peter Pezza; devoted great-grandfather of Autumn O'Brien; dear brother of Lorry (Elaine) and George (Lynne) Pezza and the late Mildred, Alfred (Ida), Nancy and Theresa. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Saint Domitilla Catholic Church, Hillside. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2015.
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Jason Vombaur

Family

September 8, 2017

So sorry joan and family. John was a great friend and neighbor

Beverly Vejr

July 3, 2015

Mrs. Pezza and family
I just heard of Mr. Pizza passing. My condolences to the whole family.
Barb Montalbano Tooren

Barbara Tooren

March 22, 2015

Joan and family, so sad to hear of John's passing.

Gail Metcalfe Wegner

March 6, 2015

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Pezza. He was a great guy and always pleasant to talk to. He certainly will be missed. May you rest in peace.

Rick Zarek

March 3, 2015

My condolences to the Pezza family. Mr. Pezza was wonderful man, and a great baseball coach! My brothers and I quote his catch phrases, til this day. I'm glad I knew him.

Larry Pottle

March 1, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.

March 1, 2015

Joan.John was a special friend and I had the greatest respect for him as System Council Chairman.My prayers are with you and your family Mike Youngs

March 1, 2015

Rest in Peace John.We have many memories. Our sympathy goes out to the family.

Al & Nancy Russell

March 1, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Gibbons Family

March 1, 2015

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO JOHN AND HIS FAMILY. HE WAS A GREAT MAN.MAY HE RIP

BILL AND PAT RUSCETTI

February 28, 2015

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home

134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst, IL

Mar

2

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Mar

2

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Mar

2

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saint Domitilla Catholic Church

Hillside, IL

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Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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