Obituary: Lawrence C. Panozzo

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Lawrence C. Panozzo, age 91, passed away peacefully on Apr. 22 at his home in Flossmoor. Licensed Funeral Director for 67 years. Proud owner of the Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home which recently celebrated its 95th year.

Beloved husband for 68 years of Antoinette “Netti” nee Rigoni. Loving father of Lawrence D. (Carol), Dennis (Dianne), Danielle (Paul) Clarke, Michael (Ellen), Phillip and Claudia (Bob) Bliese. Proud “Nonno” of Ben (Erin) Clarke, Anthony Panozzo, Lidia Panozzo, Maria Clarke, Miriam Panozzo, Sam Bliese, Lawrence E. Panozzo, and Max Bliese. Devoted son of the late Dionisio “Dan” Panozzo and Catherine nee Dal Santo. Brother of Dennis (Marie) Panozzo and Catherine “Cuppy” (William) Van Heel. Beloved “Uncle Larry” to many.

Born and raised in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. Graduate of St. Anthony of Padua grade school, Mt. Carmel High School Class of 1947, and the University of Notre Dame Class of 1951. U.S. Army Veteran. Longtime Secretary of the Funeral Directors Services Association of Greater Chicagoland.

Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St., (US Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Wednesday April 28th from 12noon until 9:00 PM.

Funeral Thursday morning 9:00 AM prayer service to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, 1131 Douglas Ave., Flossmoor. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. Due to the pandemic, 50 people at a time, masks must be worn and social distancing while inside the funeral home.

Funeral Mass may be viewed live online, please use this link https://iframe.dacast.com/b/128399/c/579956. For further information (708) 481-9230 or panozzobros.com.