Pietro Garofalo, age 74, of North Riverside, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Anna Garofalo, nee Filippelli; loving father of Adelina Rosa, Maria (Scott) McCauley, Daniela (Ken) Gattas, Natale (Bethany Peterson) Garofalo; grandfather of C.J., A.J. and Jenna Rosa, Eliana McCauley, Aurora Gattas and Charlie; dear brother of Franca (the late Domenico) Garofalo, Giuliana (Giovanni) Cicirelli and the late Aurora Garofalo.
Visitation Thursday, March 4, 2021, from 9:00 A.M. to time of Service 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513
Covid Regulations allow for a maximum of 50 people in the funeral home at a time. Face coverings are required, the lounge facilities are closed, outside food or beverages are not allowed at this time. All are asked to pay their respects/condolences to Pietro and his family and be cognitive of others waiting to do the same.
A live stream of the Service will be available to viewed at https://www.memorialslive.com/garofalo
If you are unable to participate during the live stream a recording will be available to be viewed at anytime and downloaded at the same link within 24 hours.
Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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Our condolences to you and your entire families. May he reset in peace. Marybeth and Rick Vavrik
We are very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Pete was a great neighbor who made very delicious pizza and kept a very neat garden!! We got to enjoy many fruits of his garden on many occasions. Pete will be missed…
Pete was always gracious and funny and brave. He would bring pizza and other dishes for us out of nowhere. He gave us planting tips. He made the entire street happy and safe. I will miss him immensely.
Our deepest condolences to your family. Thinking of you and sending strength and love during this difficult time.
Dear Anna, Adelina, C.J., A.J, Jenna, and other family members, Words are not adequate at a time like this…
“Pete”, as we knew him was such a warm, kind, and generous person to our daughter and her family from the time they joined the neighborhood. My husband and I also experienced his hospitality whenever we came for a visit. In fact Pete, and you, Anna made us sorry we didn’t live in North Riverside. I will never forget all the times he came across the street bearing delicious food or some welcome gardening advice. He was a third Grandfather for Helena and Rosie. I will always remember him with a smile on my face. Spring, summer and fall evenings will forever bring the memory of Pete and Anna, together on their front porch.
Thank you for all the joy you brought to our lives, Pete and Anna. Thank you for showing us the meaning of “neighbors”.
Anna and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.
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Ciao Pietro Ti ricordero’ con tanto affetto
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with your entire family. Pete was a wonderful person, good neighbor and was loved and appreciated by all!
Garofalo Family, Ours lives have been blessed to know Pete. He will truly be missed. May your memories bring you comfort. Deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss.I know my mom was close to cousin Pete when we lived in Chicago. She pass away on Jan 24th from dementia but they will be together again,My prayers are with you and the family