Peter Cairo

Peter Cairo, 89, long time resident of Elmhurst and Bloomingdale IL passed away on March 4 surrounded by his loved ones. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Celia (née DiVito) married for 66 years. Proud father of Mary (Jim) Rieber, Carmen (Jean) Cairo, Laura (Gary) Johnson, Diane (Harry) Howarth and Caroline Cairo. Devoted brother of Caroline (the late Gus Nudo and Nick) Speroni, Louis (Rosemary) Cairo and Rosalie (Marco) Benassi. Fond Brother in law of the late Fr. John DiVito, the late Tony (Floria) DiVito, Emily (Guido) Melone and the late Ettore (Lydia) DiVito. Preceded in death by his parents Carmen and Maria, nee Sorrentino, Cairo. Papa cherished his grandchildren Victor, Jimmy (Michelle), Jackie, Billy, Jenny (Matt) Crystal, Candice, Randy, Angela (Justin) Sean, Peter, Grace and Nicholas. He was blessed with four great grandchildren, Mikala, Jimmy, Fiona, Leonardo and one on the way. Uncle Pete's many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews will keep him in their hearts. Pete's legacy as a barber in the Elmhurst community (Pete's Barber Shop) spanned generations of families that came to Pete for the best hair cut in town. Pete and Celia raised their family in the Mary Queen of Heaven parish and Pete was proud of his role as Head usher for Sunday mass and member of the Society of Villa Scontrone. Always an amazing chef, Pete took great pride and pleasure in his cooking whether it was making a family meal or cooking for his comrades in the Elmhurst chapter of the Knights of Columbus. Pete was an avid sports fan who followed all Chicago teams but the White Sox and Blackhawks were his favorites. Golf became a passion in his life after retirement from cutting hair and he found much enjoyment as a ranger and starter at Salt Creek golf course along with the occasional round with his golf buddies. He also found his fountain of youth while spending time with family and friends in the sunshine of Palm Springs, CA. A special thanks to his caregivers and the staff of the Claremont of Hanover Park. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 6th at Salerno-Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake St. Roselle, IL 60172 (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale Rd.) from 2 pm to 6 pm. For additional info call 630-889-1700. Funeral on Monday, March 7th. Family and friends to meet directly at St. Isadore Church 25 W. 260 Army Trail Rd. Bloomingdale, IL 60108 for a one hour visitation immediately followed by a mass of Christian burial promptly at 9:30 am. Interment to follow on cemetery grounds of the church.