Chicago, Illinois
Stefani, Lino Passed away at home Sunday after battling Prostate Cancer. Co-Owner of the Stefani's on Fullerton with his nephew Phil. Beloved husband of the late Joan nee Keegan. Loving father of Kimberly. Fond brother of the late Louis (the late Josephine). Dear brother in law of Edward, Helen...
Read MoreA great guy. I think about him often. We saw him weekly, if not every other day. Didn´t eat at the restaurant as often as Buz and Gerry, but pretty close. Great chef and a caring person. Miss him.
James, Kerrianne and Colleen Evans
October 19, 2023 | Friend
I think of Lino often. I can always picture him sitting at the bar with my 5 year old daughter working on a coloring book with her while she ate her calamari. Sometimes he would take her back into the kitchen to look around. We probably ate at his restaurant 3 days a week. It was like a second home for Colleen. He was a good friend, and very caring. Rest In Peace, my friend.
James Evans
October 19, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Friend
Matchbook from his place - circa 1994
Well, my prayers are with the family and I want to tell you Lino always made me feel like family. I have fond memories at Stefani's on Fullerton. My dear nieces and nephews built their first pizza with him - so much love and passion!
Karen Reeder
January 23, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA
Kim, sorry for the lateness of my condolences, I just recently found out about Lino's passing. My deepest feelings are with you. Your father was so much of an inspiration for me in my life, he taught me so much about the restaurant business. I now own my own place. I will miss him dearly, he was like another father to me. -sincerely, Brian(retired Bartender of Stefani's)
Brian Carroll
December 02, 2011 | Riverside, IL
Kim, our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your father. We just learned today that he died last week and we are all so sad to hear in fact just yesterday we were talking about you and him and your mom. Once again our deepest sympathy. Love The Schaudenecker Family.
Karol Schaudenecker-Heneghan
October 31, 2011 | Chicago, IL
Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I have nothing but fond memories of your father and how he made me feel at home at Stefani's. How he would give me advice on how to park the customers cars. He was a giant personality. Be strong, our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.
Ruben Rivera
October 27, 2011 | Chicago, IL
Dear "Uncle Lino" (you were everyone's Uncle Lino)Thank you for so many fun times and great food. You were someone very special to many people and you will be missed. My condolences to the Stefani family
Jessica Jay Jagielnik
October 26, 2011
Our hearts are with you, Kim.
Kathy & John Anderson
October 26, 2011 | Chicago, IL
Our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Alessandro Bellini
Viola Imports, Inc.
October 26, 2011
