Aniello "Red" Fontano Hillside, Illinois Obituary

Aniello "Red" Fontano

<p><span style="font-size:16px;">Aniello &ldquo;Red&rdquo; Fontano passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021, in the tranquility of is own home, while surrounded by his loving family, at the golden age of 92.&nbsp; Beloved Husband of the late Gilda nee Eterno.&nbsp; Devoted Father of Dominic (Celeste), John (Margaret), Mary Carm, Neil (Corinne), and the late Jimmy (the late Margaret).&nbsp; Loving Son of the late Vincenzo and the late Mary, nee Zito, Fontano.&nbsp; Fond Grandfather of Dominic and Joey, Teresa, James and John, Neil and Kevin.&nbsp; Dear Brother of Carmella Fontano, the late Antoinette (the late Tony Vitale and the late Joe Lagarbo), the late John (the late Carmella), the late Fran (the late Salvatore) Garcia, and the late Mary (the late Alfonso) DeVivo.&nbsp; Dear Uncle, Great-Uncle, and Great-Great Uncle to many.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> Aniello &ldquo;Red&rdquo; was the Founder and Operator of Fontano Subs in the Little Italy Neighborhood of Chicago on Polk and Carpenter. Since 1963.</span><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation and Funeral on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington St., Chicago, IL 60607, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.&nbsp; Funeral to immediately follow with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated promptly at 11:00 A.M.&nbsp; Interment will remain private for Family only.&nbsp; Arrangements are being handled by Russo&rsquo;s Hillside Chapels.&nbsp; For additional information please call (708) 449-5300.&nbsp; Please sign Aniello&rsquo;s guestbook.<strong> Please omit flowers.</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Despite new CDC guidelines, Effective May 13, 2021, Russo&rsquo;s Hillside Chapels requires ALL INDIVIDUALS entering the Funeral Home, regardless of your vaccination status, to wear a mask or facial covering.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>NO EXCEPTIONS.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>We ask that you exit the funeral home after paying your respects so that all visitors have an opportunity to do the same. Please refrain from bringing food or beverages into the funeral home. The coffee room is not available at this time.</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
September 24, 1928 - May 24, 202109/24/192805/24/2021
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Lori
March 16, 2022
Red and Gilda were my landlords in 1979 on Carpenter street. Wonderful people! Didn't even mind our St Bernard doggy! Prayers to the family
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Frank Bellino
August 13, 2021
I have great memories of Red Fontana as I grew up around the corner from the original store.He will be missed... I remember turning Italian ice in the barrel at the original store along with great memories of Red and his family. This is a tremendous loss for all that kne... Continue Reading
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Joseph Esposito
May 27, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Fontana family🙏🏻🙏🏻
Rest in peace Cuz
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John & Sharon Baldwin
May 27, 2021
Our condolences to everyone in the Fontano family.  The whole neighborhood will be different without him.
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Gary J Alvinito
May 27, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the Fontano family. I lived with my grandma and uncle, Marie and Philip Latorre at 1064 W Polk while I attended UIC from 1973 until I graduated in 1976. While I lived on Polk St, I came into the store for a sub many times, during my breaks fro... Continue Reading
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Tina M Kostrzeski
May 26, 2021
I'm so very sorry for your loss, he lived a good long happy life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 
Love,
Tina Kostrzeski
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Larry Hughes Jr.
May 26, 2021
My father LA Hughes lived taking us to the shop for the best sandwiches west of NYC. May Nello rest in peace.
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Peter Gallichio
May 26, 2021
Rest In Peace Mr.Fontano 🙏🏻 I Remember when I seen Red driving his Cadillac down the expressway about 90 MPH. All I could say is he was a hell of a driver. I’m sure he’s one of the last of the old timers in that neighborhood there will never be another Red. May the lor... Continue Reading
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Anthony Vertucci
May 25, 2021
The 1st time I walked in his shop (little Italy) he asked me who I was. I told him who I was and why I was there and that it was nice to meet him. He said it was nice to meet me too, after a long and angry stare. (Gilda make him a sandwich) I said no thank you it’s ok, t... Continue Reading
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The staff at Russo\'s Hillside Chapels
May 25, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Aniello. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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