Cesar Nannizzi Obituary
Cesare Nannizzi passed away December 20, 2025. Born in Mommio ViaReggio Tuscany Italy and longtime resident of Frankfort, IL
Beloved husband of Jane (nee Kaminski) Nannizzi.
Dear son of the late Lumena Benedetti and Amerigo Nannizzi.
Dearest brother of the late Sergia Francesconi, Grazia Nannizzi, late Alfredo Nannizzi and Renzo Nannizzi.
Loving uncle of Simona Nannizzi,Sergio Nannizzi, Luca Francesconi and Johnnie Francesconi.
Respected cousin of Jeanette Benedetti Boylan and her children Jason and Pilar Kornegay.
Cherished friend of Sonja Tudor and Sylvio Tudor.
Cesar immigrated to the United States, the only one of his siblings to do so. He was greeted in Illinois and assisted by his uncle Orlando Benedetti. With the support of family in Chicago, he quickly found work as a chef where he honed his skills in what would become his livelihood. Cesar eventually owned his own restaurant, Cesar's Restaurant of Country Club Hills, a true "Cuisine" Italian restaurant. Over the years, he perfected his menu of his favorite Italian dishes with new adaptations. His specialties became his clientele's favorites; add to the fine cuisine, the restaurant's homey restaurant feel created a warmth, a place reminiscent of Cesar's Italian homeland. (The Star; "Cesar's Lovely Dining Experience" published May 5, 2022)
Family and friends to gather for committal prayers on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Chapel, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip, IL.
Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum
Please leave a memory for the family on Cesar's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John and Leigh Lazzarotto
January 6, 2026
May Cesar rest in Peace in the arms of our Lord. He was a lover of good food and beautiful flowers. A lovely neighbor and a devoted Husband. His friends on Pheasant Trail will miss him.
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