Anthony D. Fiacchino

Anthony D. Fiacchino of Addison for 37 years Funeral services for Anthony D. Fiacchino, 80, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Addison. Interment will be private in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Humes Funeral Home, 320 W. Lake St., Addison. Born Sept. 2, 1925, in Chicago, he passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, in Bensenville, after a struggle with the effects of a stroke three years prior. Tony fought long and hard with his disabilities that prevented him from the celebrated and productive life he had lead. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Anthony was born to Vito and Theresa D. Fiacchino and grew up on Marshfield and Taylor in Chicago. He graduated in 1943 from Crain High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Italy France and Germany. He worked as a truck man for Wonder Bread. Before entering the sales field, he joined the Prudential Insurance Company and in his 40 years with Prudential, Tony won many career winning awards and broke numerous sales records. At Prudential he met his lifelong friends, Don Slovin and Bruno Pinkos. However, Anthony was more than his career with Prudential; he had a zest for life that never ended. Tony was also known as "Buttons the Clown" to many at the Children's Hospital, Shriners and the National Associations of Down Syndrome. He gave so much of himself to many. Upon his retirement, he became a volunteer extraordinaire. He worked for St. Philips the Apostle Church as an usher, choir member and extra-ordinary minister. He brought Communion to the homebound and hospitalized members of the church. Additionally, he initiated the ice cream social at St. Philips which is a repeated and constant fun for all. He also headed and participated in this event for many years. He was a member of the Italians of American Descent. In his community, he was a member of the Addison VFW Post 7446. He served as the Poppy chairman, raising over $9000 in the first year and continued that success for many years. He also served as VOID (Voice of Democracy) chairman, awarding scholarships to high school students. In his community, he volunteered his time for the Village of Addison and was chairman of the Historical Society of Addison. He worked tirelessly for State Rep. Lee Daniels and Cong. Henry Hyde, volunteering for job fair charity events and assisting with their campaigns. Tony was noted for many wonderful things all the years of his life; but providing his family with love, joy and laughter was his legacy. His family will miss their father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and most of all, their dear friend. Anthony is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lucille (nee Mazzuca); children, Carol Lieggi, Tony (Sandy) Fiacchino, Janice (Tom) Ford, Vito Fiacchino and Millie (Phil) Heinz of Michigan; siblings, John (Lil) Fiacchino, Joe (Mary) Fiacchino and Rose (John) Vargo; his grandchildren, Zina (Fernando) Santos, Christopher Lieggi and Jolene Fiscella, Melissa (Jason) Thomas of Syracuse, N.Y., Dena Fiacchino also of Syracuse, Anthony (Melissa) Fiacchino, Gina Fiacchino, Katie Brus, Alan Brus, Tracy (Nick) Rabe, Katie Ford, Adam Ford, Jacob, Andrew and Conner Heinz of Michigan; and great-grandchildren, Mico and Isabel Santos, Lexi, Grace and Jackson Thomas, Chloe Fiacchino, and Ayden and Gavin Rabe. For information, 630-628-8808.