Robert Farnesi Orland Park, Illinois Obituary

Robert Farnesi

Robert E. "Bob" Farnesi, age 60, passed away March 1, 2016 after a two year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband for 39 years to Donna, nee Andrews. Loving father of Robert E. II, Nicholas (Alana) and Elizabeth (Ryan). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Abigail and another grandchild to be born in May. Devoted son of Jean DeLuco and the late Alfred Farnesi. Dear brother of Jean (Al) Maezes, Susan (Dave) Wilson, Jennifer (John) Salatino and A.J. (Sue) DeLuco. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bob was the Director of Engineering at Metra Railroad Rock Island District. He was also a part-time Bridgeview Police officer and retired after 33 years of service. In addition, he was a Boy Scout leader for 20-plus years. Bob loved the outdoors. Visitation Friday, March 4, 2016 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, March 5, 2016, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr Church, 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
February 10, 1956 - March 1, 201602/10/195603/01/2016
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Robert E. "Bob" Farnesi, age 60, passed away March 1, 2016 after a two year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband for 39 years to Donna, nee Andrews. Loving father of Robert E. II, Nicholas (Alana) and Elizabeth (Ryan). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Abigail and another grandchild to be born in May. Devoted son of Jean DeLuco and the late Alfred Farnesi. Dear brother of Jean (Al) Maezes, Susan (Dave) Wilson, Jennifer (John) Salatino and A.J. (Sue) DeLuco. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bob was the Director of Engineering at Metra Railroad Rock Island District. He was also a part-time Bridgeview Police officer and retired after 33 years of service. In addition, he was a Boy Scout leader for 20-plus years. Bob loved the outdoors. Visitation Friday, March 4, 2016 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, March 5, 2016, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr Church, 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Mar
04
Visitation
Friday, March 04 2016
03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Colonial Chapel
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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Mar
05
Service
Saturday, March 05 2016
10:00 AM
St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church
17500 S. 84th Ave.
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
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