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Gene OSSELLO Obituary
Dr. Gene "Doc" Ossello O.D., age 100, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 in South Holland, IL. Dr. Ossello resided with his wife Carol in South Holland, IL for 40 years. They have four children: Judy (Joseph) Huffman, Edward (Joyce) Ossello, Scott (Alexis) Gilbert, and Tom (Deb) Gilbert; four grandchildren: Amy (Scott) Collier, Tina (Mike) Sweeney, Krista (Doug) Brown, and Jayme Ossello; and three great grandchildren: Kourtney and Eric Collier and Allison Sweeney. Dr. Ossello was an optometrist for over 60 years, with an office in South Holland. A graduate of the Monroe College of Optometry in 1942, he also received a Bachelor of Physical Education from the American College of Physical Education. A past chairman of the Illinois Optometric Board of Examiners, and a past President of the Chicago South Side Optometric Society, he was selected as the "Optometrist of the Year" in 1984. In 1986 he was named "Man of the Year" by the South Holland Garden Club, and served as Vice Chairman of the Bi-Centennial Commission and member of the South Holland Planning Commission. He also served as President and Executive Director of the South Holland Business Association. In 1988 Dr. Ossello was given the "Community Affairs Recognition Award" by the Greater South Suburban Board of Realtors, and was named "Man of the Year" by the Chicago South Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Ossello was a past member of the Illinois Association Chamber of Commerce Executives. He was also the Junior Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose, Director of Roseland Kiwanis Club International, and Director of the Roseland-Pullman area Sports Hall of Fame. Politically, Dr. Ossello was Chairman of "Citizens for Congressman Edward J. Derwinski" for 16 years. He was also chairman for State Representative Bob Piel's Citizens Committee for six years. A Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL. For further information, please call 708-333-7000 or visit the online memorial obituary and guest book at: www.SMITSFH.com
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Doug Ruswick
August 5, 2016
My late father introduced me to Gene (Doc) Ossello in the 70s at a Gano club event in which they were both members. After that, I would drop in his office every year or two when I was in South Holland. What a great guy and a great inspiration to so many from Roseland, Chicago to South Holland for 100 years! PS - Thanks for all the photos of most of the highlights from Roseland when it was home to so many of us. R.I.P.
Sue Carter
October 15, 2012
October 15, 2012
Optometry and people were his expertise. I was fortunate to have
him as my doctor in Roseland and
South Holland. I admired him for his knowledge and for his ability to relate to his patients. He was a very special person.
Michael Horstman
October 8, 2012
Dr. Ossello was one of the true pioneers of the profession of Optometry. He will be missed by all of us at the IOA and all that knew him well. Our prayers are with him and his family.
October 2, 2012
We were sad to read about the loss of 'good ol doc ossello'. I remember him coming in to the office to change the cartoon sign. It was his daily job. He will be missed. The Burke's
October 2, 2012
It has grown a little darker in Thornton Township, one of it's brightist stars has left us.
Frank & Gini Knittle
October 1, 2012
Carol, Thanks for sharing Doc with us. Our prayers are with You & His family.
Rest in Peace, Doc
Doug Ruswick
October 1, 2012
Another of the greatest generation, our regards to his family.
Phyllis Cannon-Kruszynaki
September 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy and love to the family and all who knew him.He was a most special man.
September 30, 2012
Hey Doc, I've had the pleasure of knowing you and working with you on various committees these past 40 years, I know you're in Heaven smiling on us all. You'll be missed.
Donna Ramusack,
SouthHolland
Rich Zimmerman
September 29, 2012
Prayers to the family, but now Gene is smiling and greeting people in a much better place. God bless a wonderful man and his family.
Zimmerman, South Holland!!!
Redeemer Lutheran Church
September 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol, the Ossello Family and The Eyesite Family on the passing of our friend "Doc" he will be greatly missed.
ken huffman
September 28, 2012
My deepest condolenses for the loss to your family.
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