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John P. "Dizzy" Di Zillo

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Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak

Westchester, Illinois

John Di Zillo Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for John P. "Dizzy" Di Zillo
Start: 2015-01-12T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-13T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

John P. "Dizzy" Di Zillo of Chicago, age 69. Loving father of John P. (Suzanne) and Joseph R.; proud grandfather of Natalia, John, Marissa and Leo; dear brother of Mary Lou Ruiz and Ronald (Carole) Di Zillo and the late Barbara Di Zillo. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester (2 blks West of Mannheim Rd.) for a Memorial Visitation on Monday, January 12, 2015 from 4 to 9pm. Memorials to Fisher House Foundation to help military families (www.fisherhouse.org). For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Di Zillo

23 Entries

Kathy Buehler

January 3, 2020

Hard to believe you've been gone for 5 years...still miss you, pray for you each day and will always love you my friend, Johnny.

Ken Haure

July 26, 2016

Dizzy, what have I done? You watched me grow up into a man while we did community theatre together and somehow after you moved to Berwyn we lost touch. You've been on my mind constantly, but I obviously waited too long to track you down. I prayed I was reading about the wrong Dizzy till I saw the reference to Barbra Streisand, now I can't stop crying cuz I'm too late. May you rest in peace dear friend, I'll see ya when I get there.

Tricia Alexander

May 21, 2016

I remember Johnny from the 50-60's in Chicago when we were at Schley and Tuley. His family was always warm and welcoming to everyone. My mother was a friend to Johnny's mom, Mary, another wonderful person.Johnny was so talented and friendly that everyone was drawn to him. All will miss him. I still remember how he sang "Danny Boy" with all the gestures and pathos he could ring out of the song. Many condolences to his family.

Tricia Brown Alexander
Boulder, Montana

October 30, 2015

Marylou & Ronnie & Johnny's family. I had not heard from Johnny since Christmas & googled his name. I am so sorry for all of you & know how much he is missed by family & friends. I am so grateful that we had been in touch again for the past few years. I cherish all the childhood memories I share with you. God Bless You all. Love, Willetta, Arizona

Cindy Summers

October 6, 2015

Oh Diz, I just found out. Me and Heidi were just talking about you and she had been trying to call...I googled your name and this obit popped up. I am saddened beyond words, your were a delight in every and we all loved you so. Heidi,Cindy,Tammy,Cindy (old friends of Jeff's).

Elaine

February 19, 2015

I'm still grieving for you my dear old friend. During the past seven years I looked forward to speaking with you many times and for many times more but time goes by too fast.I pray you are at peace. Sincere condolences to your sons and their families for they had a wonderful, loving father who had gone too soon. God Bless you.

Dorothy Burke

January 16, 2015

I had the pleasure of meeting Diz because he changed the date of his annual pre-Thanksgiving gathering, so that he could attend a 40th birthday celebration for my brother, Tony. That evening I met the kind, funny, light-hearted but high-spirited man that my brother ALWAYS spoke so highly of. It was obvious to me that all of those who knew Diz, admired and truly loved him. My condolences to Joe and all of those who had the priveledge of having Diz in their lives. I know that he will be deeply missed. Rest In Peace.

Zarko Njakara

January 13, 2015

Dear Dizzy, we will miss you, buddy. This world surely is a sadder, less spirited and a more boring place without you. We will always love you.
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Leslie Nolan (Rossi)

January 13, 2015

I have fond memories of Dizzy from the days of City Colleges past. My condolences to all, especially John and Joseph. We are lucky to have such wonderful memories to keep alive.

Elaine "tippy"

January 13, 2015

I was very saddened to hear the passing of my old clown friend "Dizzy". Only recently have we reconnected. I will miss you and your kind ways.

Kenneth Majeski

January 12, 2015

Knowing Johnny all life (he was a childhood friend of my mother, Terry Majeski) I have special fond memories of him and he'll always hold a special place in my heart.

January 12, 2015

John was an absolutely wonderful man whose love of life was infectious. I will always remember his gatherings with food, song, and good cheer. My heartfelt condolences to the Di Zillo family.

Celeste David

January 12, 2015

Sad can not describe my feelings. I want to express my deepest condolences to the family. I will truly miss my Bones. I am so glad that God put him in my path and allowed us to love each other. He was and is truly one of my best friends. Rest in Peace my love. Until we meet again.

January 12, 2015

Sending loving thoughts and prayers to the family. Johnny was like a brother to me. I will always hold a special place in my heart for him.

maria lysandrou

January 12, 2015

being a music teacher at the Hollywood conservatory,. I have in my mind a memory of a smiling 12 year old boy, tap dancing, singing and playing the accordion with miss Virginia and all of the students & teachers. we thought that those days would never end.

He was a sweet and talented boy a wonderful man & he will be in my heart always.
sympathy too all who loved him as all of us from our days at the Hollywood conservatory did. those were golden days that non of us will forget

Jurgen & Debbie Wirth

January 11, 2015

John so sorry to hear about Johnny we will miss him now he up in heaven with Bobby &
Sonny

Love,
Jurgen & Debbie

Kathy Buehler

January 11, 2015

You will be greatly missed Johnny. I send you my prayers and love forever. Rest in peace my friend and May God Bless You. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Claudine Jones

January 11, 2015

Dizzy was a fun loving; talented; thoughtful person. He found good in everyone.He will truly be missed. I will always keep him in my thoughts and heart.

Mark Latuszek

January 11, 2015

My deepest condolences. Dizzy was a great guy, always full of energy. Not only will I miss him, but so will the Cubs. Too bad he didn't get a chance to see them will the World Series.

Babs Moran

January 10, 2015

Dizzy was such a thoughtful and extraordinary person. He always made me feel welcome and loved. I think of him often when I'm in the kitchen as he took the time to teach us how to cook in a way that only he could. No measurements, much laughter, and the food was always out of this world. As fun as he was, I appeciated his serious side, as well. Diz always had the best advice and he gave it to you straight. His impact on my life was great. My heart goes out to Joe and John at this significant loss. What a treasure to have a father so deeply loving, genuine, and caring as Diz. He will dance on forever in all of our memories with that wonderful smile. To Barbra Steisand, no doubt.

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

January 10, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Fitz

January 9, 2015

Dizzy, glad I got to meet you and thanks for passing your sense of humor on to Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time as they now have a BIG void to fill in their lives. Look down and laugh at us some time and we will laugh right along with you. God Bless ya!

January 9, 2015

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. Your Dad and I went to the same High School and road the train to downtown for years. We shared a mutual friendship with Sonny and Nita Pasko. I will always fondly remember "Dizzy", his friendliness, his smile, his compassion and caring nature. Always a dear dear friend. Rest in peace Johnny, Rhonda Pesch

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