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The Oaks Funeral Home, Ltd.

1201 East Irving Park Road

Itasca, Illinois

John Fuller Obituary

Name: Visitation for John Fuller
Start: 2016-01-14T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-15T02:00:00.000Z
Location: The Oaks Funeral Home, Ltd.

John W. Fuller age 75; Beloved husband of Anne nee Ruth; dear father of Lisa (Anthony) Santoro and Melissa (Anthony) Crocilla; devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Joseph, Samantha and Anthony; loving brother of Jerry (the late Rena) Fuller and Jim (Mary) Fuller; fond uncle of many. John loved his family, his cars and his passion was golf. Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. until time of service, 11:00 a.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca. Interment private. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.theoaksfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Fuller

29 Entries

Melissa Fuller

November 6, 2022

Hi Dad, thought I would write cuz I´m missing a lot lately and crying like always, but more than usual. It´s almost 7 years, wow, I can´t believe it. The longer time goes, the more I crave to you, to hug you, laugh with you, it´s almost harder, not easier. Holidays are coming up, they haven´t been the Same without you. You made it fun and lively. We all miss you so much. The kids have your Elvis beanie Babies in their room, and your Elvis stuff is hanging up in the garage. I love you so much and I pray you know how much you were loved by us and by so many people, I´m going to bed , I just wanted to say u are on my mind all the time.
UNTIL ME MEET AGAIN AND THAT WILL WILL BE THE MOST MAGICAL AND BEAUTIFUL DAY IVE EVER SEEN, RIP DAD. YOU SO MUCH! Bye Dad!

Lisa Marie

December 19, 2021

Christmas is almost here. It´s been almost 6 years and I still can´t believe you´re gone. My phone has an alert that prompts me to go to your house in Wayne on your death day and I can´t bring myself to delete it. I drive there every year even though mom is back in Itasca and the house is no longer yours. I miss you and wish you were here to see Joey. Someone left a Miller Lite can at your wake and he still has it on his nightstand. Merry Christmas Dad. We all miss you and love you.

Lisa

February 27, 2021

So, it’s been 5 years now that you’ve been gone. Seems like yesterday. I will NEVER forget that phone call from mom. Sometimes, I still can’t believe it. You had cheated death so many times that we all thought you’d outlive us all! A few of us can still mimic your laugh. Whenever we do, everyone knows exactly who’s laugh it is. I wish you were here to see Joey in uniform. A cop in the family! You would have gotten a kick out of that. Miss you and think of you often. Hope all is well up there.
Love you,
Lisa Marie

Dad in his favorite place

Lisa Santoro

January 13, 2020

Bill Siegbahn

July 3, 2016

Patricia Garriott Bos

February 22, 2016

Dear Anne and family, I was so sorry hear of your loss. John was a one of a kind and will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.

Patricia Garriott Bos

Melissa Crocilla

February 12, 2016

Hi dad, Missing you terribly wanted to leave you a message. I am so sad you are gone I love you so much. My heart is broken now that your gone. I know one day I'll see you again just sad I didn't get to say goodbye. I will think of you everyday. Love you so much it hurts your gone wish we had more time. Love you forever!

Melissa Anne

The "nite craweler".

Bill Siegbahn

January 28, 2016

January 26, 2016

There will never be another "Bigga John" and if I know John, tight now he is trying to figure out how to get his "Night Crawler" up into the clouds!

God must have been watching over us in our younger days because we all survived to talk about it later.

46 years in Arizona and I have never met anyone like him and know that I never will. Heaven is going back to the 1960's when the rest of us get there.

God love you John and someday we will be back in the Black '60 again.

Mike Misker, Phoenix, AZ

January 17, 2016

We were so sorry to hear about John. Many memories from years back.
Dennis & Marilyn Hartley

Pete Eichler

January 15, 2016

John and I were friends since that first kindergarten class in Itasca. Hanging out with him around town was always an adventure. Even though I moved out of Itasca in 4th grade, we stayed in touch and would visit each other in the summer through out grade school. We've kept in touch ever since then, with most of the credit for that going to John. Jan and I always enjoyed getting together with John and Anne, wish it had been more often. I always thought we would be able to spend more time together once we were both retired. What a friend, I will miss him. So very sorry for your loss Anne. John will live on in our hearts and memories forever.

Dale Gurke

January 15, 2016

Ann Fuller and family,
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family.

January 15, 2016

Ann and family,
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.

Cathy (Riese)Paulson

January 15, 2016

Can't believe John is gone. We were best friends when we were children. John and I were in the first kindergarten class in Itasca. The class was downstairs in the Old Presbyterian Church. We used to play baseball, kick the can, climb trees and play at the Itasca creek just to name a few. In the old days you could run all over town. you would leave in the morning and come home for lunch. I have many fond memories of John. My condolences to the family.

Cathy (Riese) Paulson

January 14, 2016

Dear Anne & Family,

We are very sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Sharon & Larry Ford

Kathy Samlow

January 14, 2016

Anne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God
hold you close and
comfort you and your
family during this time. John, I
remember all those good
times, moments we
laughed so hard our
stomachs ached, like the
time you inquired about
the "My Stone Soup" and
announced to the gas
station attendant in
Tennessee that you were
on your way to go see
"The King". Many fond memories that will never be forgotten. You will be sorely missed my dear friend.

Fred Aguayo

January 14, 2016

Dear Fuller Family
I've only been friends with John for around 5 years, he was 20 years my Senior, and a Role Model..I truly will never forget him. I enjoyed Golfing with him whenever we could get out. He was still a great Golfer, would have loved seeing him in his prime. We also shared a Passion for the Classic cars, Will always be looking for the "White Night Crawler" at Fox Run. We will miss his Elvis quotes and his infamous EHHH.. I'm sure he's already Teeing it up with old friends. I will miss him RIP John Fuller

January 14, 2016

Dear Anne & Family,
I can't believe John is gone. I will always remember our cars and Elvis concerts and golfing. John was the one and only.

Sincerely,
Roger and Nancy Vistain

Kevin, Katie, & Elsa Rompala

January 14, 2016

Dear Fuller Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!

January 13, 2016

Anne, Lisa & Melisa: we were shocked to hear about John. Please accept our deepest sympathy. There will always be only one Big John. Only one guy with his smile and his laugh. We have many memories of and with John that start with kindergarten through high school and through our adult life. Some memories are best left unspoken. We regret that that be at his services since we are in Florida, but we will miss him and never forget him.

Tom & Nancy

Beautiful day on Chicago sightseeing boat 9/2013

Karen Kinsella

January 13, 2016

The nite-crawler john w. Fuller.. we had some wild and scary rides you're going to miss you in this car

Bill Siegbahn.

January 13, 2016

Lisa Fuller Santoro

January 13, 2016

Still can't believe that you're gone. We will be telling funny stories about you for decades to come. God broke the mold when he made you. Sorry we didn't get to play golf more. We love you and will miss you terribly. Life just isn't going to be as colorful or fun. Rest in peace dad. Lisa Marie

Karen and Paul Kinsella

January 13, 2016

Anne, Lisa, Melissa

Our hearts are heavy. Can't believe we'll never hear that laugh again. Sorry we can't be there--know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love you.