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Angelo Mistretta Obituary

Honorable Angelo D. Mistretta, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011; beloved husband and best friend of Ruth A., nee Welter, for 59 years; loving father of Mark (Diane) and Scott Mistretta; proud grandfather of Matthew and Jason; born to the late Rosario and Maria Mistretta, on Feb. 16, 1925, in Chicago (old Taylor Street neighborhood). Angelo was an inspiring uncle to many and a friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him; brother of j osephine Vullo, and the late Michelina Strazzantti, Bella Boulahanis, Salvatore m istretta and Jeannie Hamza. Angelo served in WWII and after the war graduated from Valparaiso University Law School. He began his career as a Chicago States Attorney, and then went on to head his own private law practice, before being elected as a full circuit court judge. Following retirement he continued working in arbitration and mediations. He was a former president of the Justinian Society and a member of SACA. Angelo embraced his Italian and Sicilian heritage, and shared it with his family. Angelo's work ethic, unrivaled wit and great emphasis on family and friends are all characteristics to be admired. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Coglianese Funeral Home, 7508 County Line Rd., Burr Ridge (south of I55 on Frontage Rd.). Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Interment will be Bronswood Cemetery, Oakbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to your charity of choice. Info: 630-654-8484.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 13, 2011.

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cathy molenda

June 18, 2011

I met you as a patient, but we became friends. Your help and wisdom, I will never forget, with much love.

April 30, 2011

Ruth and Family...We were saddened to learn of Angelo's passing. We have such fond memories of both of you from our Valpo Guild days! God's comfort and peace be with you.
Kim (Krautstrunk) and Ed Bass

Beatriz & Jorge Iorgulescu

April 18, 2011

RUTH AND FAMILY,
We are very sorry being so far away in Argentina to be able to accompany you in this moment of sorrow, Angelo was a very good friend and we will miss him very much.
Our simphathy and love
Beatriz and Jorge Iorgulescu

April 15, 2011

I will always miss my friend. I had been cutting his hair for over 20 years. Condolences to his wife and family. Franco

I met Judge Mistretta while working at Franco's Hair Salon. I will never forget his kindness and friendliness. Condolences to his wife and family. Carolyn

Marco Raimondi

April 15, 2011

What a nice, nice man! He was an intelligent, compassionate, and "human" jurist. I feel fortunate to have known you, Judge Mistretta....

Condolences to his family.

Marshall Libert

April 14, 2011

Ruth, Mark, Scott & family, You have my deepest and most sincere sympathy in the loss of Angelo (THE JUDGE). He was a pillar and icon in the legal community and always comported himself with the highest level of dignity. He was the definition af a "class act" I always admired his wisdom, fairness & integrity greatly, he was a true inspiration and mentor to me.

Ann Schenck

April 13, 2011

Ruth & Family. I was saddened to learn of your loss. I know that your memories of a wonderful life will bring you smiles during a sad time in your life

April 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Ruth and family. We will alway remember Angelo and we will be thinking about all the times we were together with
both of you and Jean & Bob. Love, Mary Ellen & Gene

Gail (Kozlov) Winokur

April 13, 2011

Dear Mistretta Family,
Angelo Mistretta was my first employer in the "real world" of work. It was so long ago, and yet sometimes it seems like yesterday. Working for him as a legal secretary was my first job out of school, and I was so in awe of the way he conducted himself; so professional and knowledgeable. I will never forget how he was always so impeccably dressed in his beautiful suits and sportcoats. I will remember and be forever grateful for his kindness to a young woman just learning about the world of law. Even though it has been a long time since I've seen him, I have followed his career through the years. This is a very sad day, and the end of an era. My deepest condolences to the family on your loss.

Stephen Vullo

April 13, 2011

I am grateful I had the opportunity to know Uncle Ang and spend much time with him throughout my life. He taught me by example how a man should carry himself with dignity, self-respect, and class. I will miss his humor and his stories; I always knew I would be guaranteed a good laugh for every visit. My love and sympathy to my Aunt Ruth, Mark, Scott, Matt, Jason, Grandma, Dad, and everyone who was fortunate to know him and is saddened by his passing. I will be with you tomorrow.

Mel Jiganti

April 13, 2011

He was a fine and admired man.
My condolences to the family.

Tessa McGuire

April 13, 2011

Having spent some of the best years of my life living next door to THE JUDGE I consider myself lucky. He was always kind and generous to a very percocious young girl. Thank you for all your kindess and wisdom Judge

April 13, 2011

DEAR RUTH AND FAMILY.
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO TELL YOU HOW SAD WE ARE AND HOW MUCH HE WILL BE MISSED. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOURS. RUTH YOU MUST TAKE CARE AND NOT TIRE YOURSELF OUT. LOVE YOU AND PRAY FOR YOU. SEE YOU SOON. LOVE JOAN AND VERN.

April 13, 2011

My deepst condolences to the family at this time of sorrow. I remember well the fairness and integrity of the Honorable Judge. He will be missed. With admiration, Atty. Theodore J. Ansani

"SAM" NUZZARELLO

April 13, 2011

Angelo, I shall be first to enter your message book. You were tough to lose, but as we often said "way to go".

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