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Joseph Bottino Obituary
Born: March 21, 1952 in Streator, IL
Died: June 26, 2025 in Gilbert, AZ
Joseph (Joe Buck) Bottino, 73 of Gilbert, AZ, originally from Streator, IL, passed away Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at Banner Heart Hospital in Arizona. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday July 27th at the Silver Fox in Streator, IL from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents John and Helen (Gulvas) Bottino, his sister Joanne McKenzie and a sister in infancy, Rose. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Bottino, two sisters Mary Bailey and Dianne Imhof, his step children Jennifer Snow, Sara (Eric) McCurdy, Julie (Dunavan) Billups, Laura (Matt) Porten, Julian (Allison) Garcia, his grandchildren Caley, Madison Wright, Roman Reynolds, Sophia, Drake Snow, Courtney (Maison) Bittner, Ashley and Riley McCurdy, Payton (Kimbra) Fuesting, Owen Bruneau, Annabelle, Alex and Ryan Porten, his great granddaughter Collynns, a great grandson on the way and his beloved dogs Sadie, Forty and Coco.
He passed away peacefully listening to his favorite classic rock songs surrounded by loved ones.
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Jim Eccleston
July 3, 2025
Joe was very skilled in his craft of plaster repair. He completed many projects for us at Streator high.
Peace be with you.
Debra Essman Kacvinsky
July 2, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers to family & friends.
Class of 70
Mike and Geri Tallent
June 28, 2025
Marilyn and family, May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelly Novotney
June 27, 2025
Marilyn and family
Sending my my deepest sympathy.
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