Visitation

Mar 18, 2018 to Mar 19, 2018

Biography

John Anthony “Papa” Melchiorre, age 84, of Elmwood Park, formerly of Wood Dale, passed away on March 14, 2018. He was born in Chicago, Il. Beloved husband of Gloria Jean Melchiorre (nee Vercillo). Loving father of Paula Ann (Vince) LoCascio of Wood Dale, Il, John Melchiorre Jr of Elmhurst, Il, Frank (Colette) Melchiorre of Bartlett, Il, Karen “Penelope” (Mario) Petrella of Long Grove. Il. Proud Papa of Liliana Sorella and Vincenza Sorella LoCascio, Stacey Antepenko Carter; Zachary John Melchiorre; Isabella Rose, Mario Vincenzo, and Lorenzo Giovanni Petrella; Frankie Michael and Lucia Avianna Melchiorre. Devoted son of the late Raphael and Ersilia (nee DeCrecchio), dear brother of the late Virginia Marco, the late Bruno (the late Mary), the late Mario (the late Roberta), the late Mary, the late Ralph (the late Esther), the late Polinnia and the late Rudy (Clara) Melchiorre, fond uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. He was a devoted papa to his grandchildren. He was their biggest fan and loved being with them. He loved the ocean, sand and sunshine. He loved playing golf on a beautiful Sunday morning. Sundays were especially special to him because it was “Family Day”. We will remember him as always cooking in our kitchens and making a mess. He taught us all to be respectful to others, sit straight at the dinner table, eat healthy and always do your best. Visitation Sunday, March 18th 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Monday, March 19th 9:00 a.m. until time of service, 11:00 a.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.theoaksfh.com

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