Jeffrey Velatini Obituary

Jeffrey Carlo Velatini, 54, of Cary, died Tuesday December 2, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Jeff was proud of his Italian heritage but even more proud of the fact that he had two distinct eyebrows and no back hair. A lifelong Chicago White Sox apologist, he was eager to point out the number of years the Cubs had gone without a World Series win. It's been one hundred and six years. This remains the longest championship drought in North American professional sports. The longest. Jeff loved Grey Goose, good whiskey, and a fine cigar while complaining about the odors emanating from the kitchen of his wife of nearly fourteen years. Jeff (a.k.a Tony) is survived by his pretty wife, Elizabeth (a.k.a. Biz Ann Mae Alcott DeFazio DiGiorno, nee Hills); children, Joseph Carlo (Liz) Velatini and Hannah Hills; his parents, Carl and Bonnie Velatini; sister, Jody Velatini; mother-in-law, Jerry Hills; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial visitation was held from 4-9p.m., Friday, December 5, 2014, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Burial will be held privately. Ashes to be scattered at the place where the White Sox play (Jeff refused to acknowledge the name "U.S. Cellular Field"), Soldier Field, and in Ponte Vecchio, Italy. Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice, www.rainbowhospice.org. For information please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, 815-459-3411. For online condolences, please visit www.davenportfamily.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Velatini

13 Entries

February 15, 2015

Beth,I'm so very sorry for your loss.I was a friend of Jeff's from Churchill thru Hoffman.Jeff was ton of fun to be around,very quick wit and dished the buisness like no one else-I'm smiling as I write this because he was always smiling. I'm sorry I lost touch with him because he was one of a kind,a very generous fella-smart too.MY condolences to you and you family.God BLess
Sincerely,
Mark Caple

Marlene Eeg

February 7, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jeff. It's been many years since we worked together and I'm afraid I've lost track. He was an amazingly smart and funny man. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

I love you!

Biz Velatini

December 22, 2014

Today would have been our 14th anniversary. I miss you more every day!

All my love, Biz Ann Mae Alcott DiFazio

December 11, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

December 9, 2014

Beth: I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Anne O'Loughlin

Dan Hanrahan

December 8, 2014

Bonnie, Carl, Jody and the entire Velatini family,
Barb and I are deeply saddened with reading in the Sunday Tribune about Jeff's passing. We have always thought highly of him. He was a great guy and will be remembered for the smiles, laughter and his fun persona.
The world lost a shinning star.
Respect and Love.
Dan and Barb Hanrahan

December 8, 2014

Beth so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Mary Miller

December 5, 2014

Elizabeth and Family, so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff in high school and we became fast friends.Although I moved away from Illinois in '77, it was great to connect back up with him in recent years on a trip back to Illinois. It was great to reminisce over old times.I have stayed connected through text. I have many fond memories of Jeff.He will be greatly missed.
Lenny Morgese, Syracuse, NY

George Hahne

December 5, 2014

I am honored to have shared time with Jeff dining, tailgating, watching sports on TV and all those visits on his beloved patio. When I look over I will always see you sitting there.

Lori Epp

December 4, 2014

I know Jeff as "Tony" on Beth's blog. From the years of reading Beth's blog I've laughed each and every time "Tony" was mentioned, or even graced us with his guest posts. I'm so glad to have known him and his sense of humor from Beth's blog. Many prayers for his family for strength & love...and comfort to know that he for sure has touched so many peoples lives - and made their days a heck of a lot funnier.

Janice and Mike Dalton

December 4, 2014

When I think of Jeff it his wry sense of humor and his great love for his beloved, Beth, that I recall. Rest peacefully. You are remembered well. Sincere condolences to the family.

Tom Caputo

December 3, 2014

Jeff and I were very good friends. There were some "hiccups" but certainly over comable . We shared the same birthday and we called ourselves " birthday buddies" . I am truly saddened that he was taken so early. Rest in Peace birthday buddy

Tim McGlinn

December 3, 2014

Rest in Peace Old Friend

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