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Gary Loizzo Obituary

Name: Visitation for Gary Loizzo
Start: 2016-01-20T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-21T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

Gary Alexander Loizzo, age 70, of Orland Park, passed away on January 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband to Diane. Proud father of his daughter Dawn (Howie) Knoebel, and sons: Todd (Heather), Vince (Gina) and Doug (Kelly). Inspirational grandfather of his cherished grandchildren: Jake, Alex, Jack, Brooklyn, Ben, Gianna, Josette and Lilly. Preceded in death by Claudia, his parents Louis and Virginia Loizzo, and his sister Diane Halvorson. Dear son-in-law of Evelyn and the late William Jachna. A record producer, as well as the tour audio engineer for over 40 years, Gary also leaves behind his STYX family and many dear friends. Visitation Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Thursday at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 18, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Loizzo

18 Entries

Phil DeLuca Jr

April 19, 2024

I know this is long ago ,I am deeply saddened by Garys Passing , He went to school with my sister I have one of the First recods he sang on , Take me back , Later He gave us his dog Tapia , that must have broke his heart as she was full of love and boldness , I remember the first night I saw her she came out of my parents room and stood about 3 feet from me baring teeth and barking What a protector she was , Claudia visited and she jumped all over her , but Tapia was my dog , We did so much together fighting playing , going for Ice cream , so , I say deepest Condolences to his family

Bob O'Halloran

January 25, 2019

I will never forget Gary. I became friends with Gary's mom and in the very early days when Lou acted as Gary's manager. Theu never missed a show. All good memories. Rest in peace.

Be with the Lord.

Joe Moroz

February 25, 2016

Gary and i went to high school together and he lived a few blocks from me. What a great guy and a talented musician who gave his kindness and love to the world..

RON PARKER

February 19, 2016

gary was so good and so young on bend me. they are few and far between these days. I use to play bend me on radio KWRW GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA IN 1967. GREAT PART OF THAT ERA. GOD BLESS HIM

Gloria Christensen

January 30, 2016

The Loizzo Family,

I am So,very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Christensen Family

Laura Thomas Peterson

January 24, 2016

Dawn, Todd and Family,

We just found out about your dad. We are so saddened for all of you, though we know you have some of the most beautiful memories of him that a person can have. He was an amazing man. Kind, loving, fun and so talented. You have always had such a wonderful family.

All of our love to all of you.

The Thomas Family
Tommy, Diane, Tammy, Laura and Kelly

January 23, 2016

When I was 18 I recorded an original song at Pumpkin Studio, about a month or so before I graduated from High School. He was a very supportive person, and a wonderful human being.

American Cancer Fund

January 21, 2016

The staff of the American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.

Kathleen Sarbiewski - Rodriguez

January 21, 2016

Dear Diane and Loizzo Family, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one, Gary. I met Gary back in the 60's when he was playing and learning music with Mr. Teresi's music school band. I'm happy I had that opportunity to get to know him and Gary and the Knightlites. He will be the best musician heaven ever had. God be with you all in your sorrow. I'm so sorry he had to suffer with cancer. I will keep him and all of you in my prayers. Rest in peace Gary.

Denise Klock

January 21, 2016

Thank you Gary for bringing your talents to Frank Pellico and his band. As Frank's keyboard player, I am awed by your contributions. And thank you for my first flying lesson! My husband Bob was never a big fan of being airborne, and we still laugh when we tell the story of Bob being in the back without a headset. You and I knew you were going to have me do a touch and go. Poor Bob thought we were landing! God Bless you and all those who love you.

Robert Polich

January 21, 2016

So sorry for the loss of a great musician & singer I was one of the last to record at Pumpkin Studio's before it closed He could work miracles with the soundboard Will always think of you when I hear your music.
BOB POLICH AKA BOB ANTHONY

Joeann Hanna

January 20, 2016

Rest in Peace Gary. Thank you for the kindness you showed my granddaughter when she came to the studio to record her songs. She will always remember you. So will we. Such a nice man.

Bob O'Halloran

January 20, 2016

I met Gary when I worked at WYNR as Colonel Bob. that would have been in the early 60's. I also had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know his parents and his sister. Nothing bad could ever have been said about Gary or his family. I know how he will be missed by his family, my best wishes and prayers go out to them.
Rest In Peace My Friend
Bob O'Halloran

Peggy Bromberek

January 19, 2016

I met Gary back in the 60's probably in Lemont Ilinois and followed his career locally. It was also one of my greatest honors meeting Gary's Mother and Father and sister Diane too. Thanks for all the years of great memories. ..I know that you're at peace now, you have great company. My prayers and thoughts are with the family, band members and friends. You'll be sadly missed. Sincerely Peggy B.

Pat Frelichowski

January 19, 2016

I met Gary many years ago with my good friend Peggy. We saw them in Lemont playing in the band as....Gary and the Nightlites. We saw them over the years later as the American Breed as well. Gary was a sweetheart and we will never forget him. He'll live on in our memory through the great music he gave us. RIP Gary....we'll see you again...sing now with the angels!

January 18, 2016

The Loizzo family and my family grew up together went to the same church on the south side of Chicago, The same high school. My mom was a choir mother at Calvary and she tied the ties for the kids choir she always had to tie Gary's tie twice, He would always have it untied just before he went into church to sing.. He was just a great kid we did so much together, I remember when his dad got him his first record deal, it was a big deal at Church.we were all excited for him. He was my clams to fame and a great guy. RIP Gary, I'm sure he is joking around with my dad .

Lynn Marzano

January 18, 2016

Rest in Peace, Gary. Your music will always be heard everywhere!

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