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Chester Damiani Obituary

Damiani, Chester Age 86. Lifelong Chicago Heights area resident. Retired after 50 years of service as a Supply Clerk for Kimble Glass Company. U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Accomplished athlete and graduate of Bloom H.S. Father of Rick (K.C.), Timothy (Angelica), Dante, and Scott (Kristen); grandfather of Cesare, Derek and Timothy; brother of Lee (Jerry) Garafolo-Malizia, and the late Guy and Ted Damiani; son of the late Federica (nee Silenzi) and Settimio Damiani; dear uncle and friend of many. A lover of gardening and raising roses, Chet was a true "Rose Whisperer" who enjoyed sharing his meticulously maintained vegetable garden with his friends and neighbors. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Wednesday, December 10th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor. Mass 10:00 a.m. Burial Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Homewood. 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Dec. 7, 2014.

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Lee Malizia

December 1, 2024

Well it´s another year without you and we miss you as much today as the day you left 9 years ago.

Lee Malizia

December 1, 2023

Time has not diminished how much we miss you and our memories are ever fresh in our minds. You were so simpatico and creative in all that you did. Decorating your apartment with pieces of garage sale items was a work of art and the placing of your pictures on the wall were perfectly arranged. You were the rose whisperer who grew the most amazing roses and made the world a better place. Thank you for the memories Chet.

Lee Malizia

December 1, 2022

It was an unbelievably sad day to see the last of my brother's leave so suddenly. His loved ones miss him terribly and keep him in our hearts until we meet again Chet.

Cesare, Guitano, Nicolena and Nonno

Dante Damiani

March 30, 2017

Cesare and his sons

Dante Damiani

March 30, 2017

Showing Cesare the thermal imaging camera than came with the computer

Dante Damiani

March 30, 2017

Deer eating from the bird feeder, he loved seeing them!

Dante Damiani

March 30, 2017

Cesare Damiani's High School Picture

Dante Damiani

March 30, 2017

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December 17, 2015

Jann Patterson

December 8, 2014

Chester (Chet) was a good man who tried his best to be a good son to his father Setimio and his step mother Rose, known as Nonni to all of the grandchildren. He enjoyed photography and was always making me (his ex-wife) and the kids pose for pictures. It seemed annoying at the time but everyone is thankful to have those photographs now. He will be remembered fondly by his children, grandchildren, nieces, sister and many other family members and friends. Chester was persistent in those things that caught his interest - stock market, sports (Bears and Cubs), photography, gardening, beta fish and garage sales to name a few. His life was lived with determination and intent and he has left a legacy that his family can be proud of. He will be missed by many and that is a great accomplishment.

Julie Smith

December 8, 2014

Chet was a great uncle. There is not a time in my life that I don't remember him being there. His death is very unexpected and comes with much saddness. I truly thought we had so much more time. Thank God I spent his birthday and Thanksgiving with him. I only wish I could have been there to see if I could have helped in his final day. He was so interesting and had so much to say. That is not to say that he was perfect. He was deeply flawed as are we all, but I loved him just the same.

Chet with Sam Scrementi

Lee Malizia

December 8, 2014

Chet has traveled through life with quiet resolve - a multi talented man who meticulously studied flowers and plants and grew them to perfection. An avid sports enthusiast and die-hard Cub fan. A gifted photographer and one who dabbled in art, and loved garage sales. Seen here at his last birthday dinner at Scrementi's.

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