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12641 W. 143rd St
Homer Glen, Illinois
Anthony ‘Tony’ Zizzo Obituary
Anthony A. “Tony” Zizzo, 68, childhood sweetheart and loving husband of 46 years to Kim Ellen Zizzo, devoted father to Anthony (Melissa) Zizzo, Joseph (Loveleen) Zizzo and Jessica Zizzo (Patrick Woodruff); proud grandfather to five grandchildren Brianna, Anthony, Cameron, Vince and Ava; dearest son to Phyllis and Vince Zizzo; cherished brother to Irene (Jack) Davies, Celeste (late Richard) Hayward and Steve (Krista) Zizzo; dear uncle to several nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Chicago, Tony settled in Homer Glen where he raised his beautiful family. A proud union electrician of Local 134 for 40 years, he would be the first to tell you the date of his retirement from The University of Illinois at Chicago. Once the big retirement happened, you would often find Tony golfing with his father, fishing with his friends, playing drums to the Beatles and of course having a good laugh with his wife. Tony was the biggest super fan in the south suburbs of Chicago. You could catch him on any given day with a Miller Lite in his hand, watching his beloved Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks and of course, Da Bears. The king of dad jokes and always ready for a good time, Tony was the happiest when he was surrounded by his many friends and family. Gone from us too soon, Tony definitely lived his life to the fullest and will be missed by so many.
A memorial service will be held for immediate family, with a gathering to celebrate his life occurring some time in the future once it is safe to do so.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Americares Covid 19 Relief fund (https://secure.americares.org/site/Donation) in Tony's name.
For further information RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME, 708-301-3595.
Memories and Condolences
for Anthony ‘Tony’ Zizzo
33 Entries
Monica Martisek
November 28, 2020
Tony was a great friend! He always had the funniest one liners and no matter what would light up the room!! I'm going to miss you my friend! May God rest your soul. So sorry to hear this. Hugs!
GRACE PEARSON
November 27, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Grace and Dick
Paul Hildebranski
November 27, 2020
Thank you Tony for being my friend and fishing partner. I will cherish every moment of every trip we took. I will miss your one liners of which you had many. You were a great husband and father. I learned many things from you. I will miss you. May you Rest In Peace. God bless your wonderful family in this difficult time.
Mark Paggie
November 25, 2020
Tony was the one who encouraged me to keep playing the piano and never doubt myself.. I will never forget the positive impact he had on my life. Most of all, I will miss stopping in Pelican's just to visit my kind, gentle friend with the fun loving sense of humor. May God bless you, Tony.
Amy Episcope
November 24, 2020
My heart goes out to you and the entire Zizzo family. Keeping you all in my prayers. Sending love and strength during this very difficult and tragic time.
Jennifer Bosi
November 23, 2020
I’ll miss your warm welcomes and friendly chats! Sending so much love to Tony, Missy and the rest of the family! Love you guys!
Kevin Winters
November 23, 2020
Will miss seeing and chatting with Tony up at Pelican Harry's. Rest in peace.
Randy
November 23, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing, my heart hurts for your loss. His mechanic
Grace Morella
November 23, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim and Lisa Stancik
November 23, 2020
Kim, I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Our condolences to you and your family.
Liz Spooner
November 23, 2020
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Kurt and Liz Spooner
Jim Cozzie
November 23, 2020
Tony and i go back a long way...i had just moved into the neighborhood...maybe the late 60's early 70's not quit sure, but i thought i was getting pretty good on the guitar, and needed a drummer, well, it wasn't long before i ran into Tony and heard that he was pretty good as well. I remember one of our first jams was on 65th street in the basement...the louder we played the cooler we were ! until Mr. Zizzo or his mom would come down and tell us to turn it down ! yea i remember....the years through high school, Marquette park ! those were some pretty great times ! talk about freedom...? well, the marquette disciples will tell ya ! What a name for a bunch of kids that were anything but disciples ! i think big Whitey came up with that name...anyway, went on to hang out with Tony most of my life, and after about 10 years or so...were were starting to sound pretty damn good ! at least that's what they said.... we always kept in touch. and when ever i needed a drummer and asked him to come out and play ? he was always there ! Kim would tell ya....in fact whenever i needed anything, like electrical work, he'd be there ! i guess that's just the kind of guy he was...simply...GIVING ! gonna miss ya pal......
Steve Sievers
November 23, 2020
Kim and family, Tony was a loving husband and dad. He will be missed by all of us. My prayers are with you.
Mike & Kathy NicolosiNicolosi
November 23, 2020
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Our prayers are with you all, stay strong. I just can’t believe he’s gone.
Bob Lynch
November 22, 2020
Great Aloha Sig and Friend!!! I will see him again at the Omega chapter in the sky.
Tracy Jaramillo
November 22, 2020
Sending tons of prayers your way.
I will always remember your dad❤
Catherine Zutant
November 22, 2020
Mr. Zizzo was one of the greatest. Whenever I was down he always would just sit and listen and then tell me what he knew I needed to hear to puck me back up again. When I told him I was going to take my real estate class he became one of my biggest supporters. Actually no matter what I told him I was going to do he was always one of my biggest supporters. He was a kind and caring man and I will miss him very much. Sending love and prayers to his family.
Mary Ellyn Cox
November 22, 2020
Tony was a great person and a great friend. We love and will miss him.
Tim Furmanek
November 22, 2020
Our deepest condolences.
Tim & Karen Welch
November 22, 2020
Rest in peace!
Wayne Kaleciak
November 22, 2020
Tony was a great guy, worked many years with him at the U. My condolences to the family.
Rick Anderson
November 22, 2020
Tony was a great guy to know. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him since we were teenagers. Even though I haven’t seen him in years, I will remember him for his sense of humor. Always fun to be around. Kim and her family were neighbors and friends. My heart goes out to Tony and his family. Tony is and will always be missed.
Matthew Novak
November 22, 2020
We are sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Our prayers and sympathies are with you and the entire family.
Matthew Novak
November 22, 2020
We are sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Our prayers and sympathies are with you and the entire family.
The Kozlowski Family
November 22, 2020
So sorry to hear about Tony. He was always very kind, considerate, and quit witted. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zizzo family.
Love,
The Kozlowski Family
Susan Soderlund and Family
November 21, 2020
My heart aches for your loss. Tony was always smiling whenever we saw him at family events. Prayers of comfort during the days ahead. May your hearts be surrounded by His love.
Karyla-Gary Klimkiewicz
November 21, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
James Thompson
November 21, 2020
Very sorry for your loss.
LaShaun Price
November 21, 2020
May God wrap his loving arms around you and bring you peace at this time. You have my deepest condolences.
Timothy Montalvo & Family
November 21, 2020
Deepest condolences. He was a good guy.
Joseph Curalli
November 21, 2020
Rest in peace paisano
Sharon Chavez
November 21, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to your family. There are no words, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as we hold you in our hearts during this difficult time.
Love, Don and Sharon Chavez
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