Eugene W. Giuntoli

Eugene W. Giuntoli

Born: Nov. 1, 1922; in Chicago

Died: Dec. 6, 2008; in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD - Eugene W. Giuntoli, 86, of Lakewood, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at his home.

He was born Nov. 1, 1922, in Chicago.

He served as first lieutenant fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy Air Force during World War II. He went on to work for the Cook County Highway Department as a civil engineer until his retirement in 1985. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbors at his home in Lakewood. He was loved dearly and will be missed.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia nee Wright, whom he married Sept. 12, 1959; his children, Paul J. (Carrie Garlt) Giuntoli of St. Charles, Tina M. Giuntoli of McHenry, Yvonne M. (Glenn) Piening of Woodstock and Annette M. (Michael Trinski) Vesely of McHenry; his grandchildren, Kristina M. (Jason) Johnston, Phillip E. Giuntoli, Hope Czuba, Chelsea A. Vesely and Paige M. Vesely; his great-grandchildren, Paulie G. and Anthony G. Johnston; a brother, Rex Giuntoli; his nephews, Genaro Giuntoli and Giovanni Giuntoli; and his former sons-in-law, David Czuba and John Vesely.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Genaro and Mini Giuntoli; his daughter-in-law, Karen Giuntoli; and his sister-in-law, Carmelina Giuntoli.

The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake.

The funeral and inurnment will be private.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.

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