Antonio Perri Obituary

Antonio Perri, beloved husband of Josephine, nee Melone, of 62 years; devoted father of Rosanna (Dominic) Pileggi and the late Michele (Mary); loving son of the late Michele (the late Rosina), nee Aiello; fond grandfather of Dominic and Nina Pileggi, Deanna (Brian) Kick, Anthony Johanna (Sean) Hayes, Michelle (Tom) Massari; great grandfather of Erica and Matthew Kick; dear brother of late John (Ida), the late Giulia (the late Enrico) Mazzei; dear brother in law of Dora (Roy) Saele; dear uncle and great uncle to many. Tony ''Boss'' owned and operated the Hanover Park Barber Shop for more than 40 years. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. from Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, Joseph A. Russso, Funeral Director, 450 W. Lake St., to Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine, 1224 W. Lexington, Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. For info 630-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Antonio Perri

11 Entries

Patricia Barton

August 15, 2002

To the Perri Family

My husband and I knew Tony for 32 Years. He was a very good and kind man.

We took our son (now 31 years old) to him for his first haircut. My husband and son always went to him for a haircut until we moved to Georgia in 1992. Whenever my husband was in Chicago for a visit he would stop in Tony's shop.

We will always remember him for the candy he passed out, for always making you feel like family, for the way he would come out to say "Hi" when we walked by, and for just being Tony. There will never be anyone else like him. He was one of a kind.

We will truly miss him.

Our deepest sympathy,

Jerry & Patricia Barton and Family

Atlanta, Georgia

cathy DiDomenico-Kendra

August 5, 2002

Dearest Perri family, I have started this note 20 times, and still don't know where to start. Tony, and your whole family mean so much to me, I can not express it in words. I still see Tony at the b.b.q. grill on Ann street, in Lombard turning the Italian sausage, with my Father Joe, on a hot summers afternoon, ( I miss them all so much) The space in my heart will aways feel the pain, of lossing these loved ones. As so many others my Father would always go get his hair cut at Tonys place, no matter where he moved to. Not only because he was the best at what he did, but he was the best inside too, a friend, the famiy. The many picnics, events, that we spent with him and the whole family is my life, my memories, my soul, my entire being. Thank-you all for, how do I say it? For being part of my life. Sorry I talk to much, but I do love you all, and pray God will be with you at this time,and always. I wish I could be there. My prayers are with you. My God Bless you all. With deapest sympathy. Love Cathy,

Lynne (Melnick) Shemaitis

August 2, 2002

Dear Roseanne, Dominic and Family,

We were so sorry to learn of the passsing of your beloved Father. What a wonderful man!

Unfortunately, we found out too late to attend any services.

Please know that we are deeply sorry for your loss.

Our deepest sympathy,

Carole (Caiazzo) Melnick and Family

Tom Dovenspike

August 1, 2002

I moved to Hanover Park in 1972, and one of the first people I met there was Tony. Aah. A barber and a shop in the old style. A cup of coffee, a donut, some Italian candy for the little kids--and bigger kids too! The place felt like a part of a family--not just a place to go in & get out of as fast as possible.

Later that year my Dad moved to Hanover Park, & he, too, became a regular.

I moved away to Algonquin in 1983, but, somehow, at haircut time, my old truck just seemed to point itself in Tony's direction and I've continued to visit and swap stories every few weeks ever since.

Such a kind and gracious man you were, Boss. We shared many stories and cares over the years. I will miss you deeply, old friend.

Nancy (Ciccone) Center

July 31, 2002

Our condolences are with Josie and the family. Mom is not feeling well and wishes she could be with you all. She sends her love.

Catherine (TiTi) Ciccone and daughter

Nancy (Ciccone) Center

Diane Miller Buelow

July 31, 2002

I sorry for your loss I know the feeling because I just my grandfather Joesph Martini and my father Ronald Miller who used to go to Tony all the time to get haircut.He will be missed by all of us. Me as child always went my family for haircuts and I miss his candy,rolls and coffee. I'm really going to remember the good times when used to cut my hair when I was little. He was very kind to customers and family. He always making me laugh. I'll never forget Tony. He will be in our prayers.

Love

Frances Miller

Diana Martini

John & Diane Miller Buelow

MaryBeth Peterson

July 31, 2002

Michele, I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. Please express my sympathy to your family.

MaryBeth Peterson (Adamski)

donna adamski

July 31, 2002

Dear Michele and family,

So sorry to read about your grandfather's death. Please accept our sympathy.

Donna and Bill Adamski

Lieutenant Raoul Hill

July 31, 2002

On behalf of Deputy Chief Ed Tepper, Deputy Chief Dean Norman, and myself, I extend our sincere condolences on your loss of dear Tony. For over 34 years, he and his staff have taken care of our grooming needs as well as kept us laughing with their stories and everyday antics in the barber shop, we will sincerely miss him being there.

Yolanda Erwin

July 30, 2002

I know I have not kept in touch but my thought and prayers have always been with you. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.

Love Yolanda

Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

Psalm 116:7

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