Ugo Francesco Fiore

Ugo immigrated to the United States in January 1963 in pursuit of the American Dream. Guided by his entrepreneurial spirit, Ugo would later start his own business - Italian Artist Company - expanding from making statues to selling fine furniture. Ugo’s success was shared with his brothers Vince and Lorenzo, whose businesses stood along his on Milwaukee Avenue in Niles, Illinois. Together, the three brothers created a vibrant hub of Italian craftmanship and culture. Ugo later launched Radio Fiore, bringing traditional and contemporary Italian music to the community and hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations filled with music and joy. Later in life, he opened L’Diana, a clothing boutique in Winnetka, Illinois. Even in his retirement, Ugo never slowed down, remaining active and engaged.

On May 29, 1966, Ugo married Anna Iaccino, and they built a beautiful family. They welcomed their son Robert followed by triplets Mariacristina, Diana, and Lidia. Ugo’s greatest joy came from his role as a devoted grandfather to Christian and Gabriella (children of Robert and Angela Fiore), Taylor (daughter of Diana and Lucio Rossi), and Annabelle (daughter of Mariacristina and Tony Carlino). His grandchildren were the light of his life, and he cherished every moment with them.

Ugo will be remembered as a loving and encouraging father and grandfather, a man who believed in hard work, perseverance, creating his own opportunities, and living life his own way. His legacy lives on in the family he loved so deeply and the countless lives he touched.

A visitation will be held at Glueckert Funeral Home, located at 1520 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, on January 19th, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

We will be meeting at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, on January 20th, 2026, for a visitation from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by Mass at 10:00 am.

Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery located at 700 N River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016, on January 20th, 2026.