John J DePinto

John Joseph DePinto, 83, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Petruzzi) for 62 years. Dearest father of Joseph (Ingrid) DePinto, Diann (John) Kyriakopoulos, David DePinto, and Nicole DePinto Long. Loving grandfather of John (Danit), Nicholas (Laura), Joseph, Jr. (McKenzie), Daniel, Natali, Tyna, Tiana, Michael, Anthony, Christian, Dominic, Marco, Luke, and Leo. Cherished great-grandfather of Sophia, John, Joseph, Nicholas, Benjamin, and John. Treasured son of the late Guiseppe and Domenica (Rubino) DePinto and brother of the late Vito DePinto. Adored son-in-law of the late Peter and Josephine (Caringella) Petruzzi.

John was born on March 4, 1940, in Chicago, IL. He was proud of his Italian American heritage and loved both countries and cultures. He had a deep faith, strong work ethic, love of tradition and an even deeper love of Anna’s cooking!

John attended Austin High School as a member of the class of 1958. It was there he met many of his life-long friends and the love of his life, Anna (Petruzzi). The couple married in 1961 and were blessed with four children, fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. They settled in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, where they raised their family and lived until 2019, when they relocated to Keller, TX. John and Anna’s love story lasted over 65 years and the love and laughter they shared is an inspiration to all who know them. John believed that “family is everything” and he was a proud, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He never met a stranger, and was a constant source of love, kindness, patience, guidance, and humor to all.

John worked for the Alberto Culver Company in Melrose Park, Illinois, where he was employed for over 40 years and retired from the company in 2001. In retirement, John did what he loved most, spending time with his family and friends and doting on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought him endless joy. He loved sports, particularly baseball and hockey and was a lifelong Chicago White Sox and Chicago Blackhawks fan.

John leaves behind an incredible legacy of love and will be deeply and forever missed.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 E. Roosevelt Rd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

Funeral Services will begin Tuesday, November 21, at 9:00 a.m. with a procession from Chapel Hills Garden West Funeral Home 17W201 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace. Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 21, at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Parish, 114 Elizabeth Street, Lombard, IL 60148, followed by a Committal Service and Interment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162.

Donations may be made in John's name to the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund 42395 Ryan Rd. Suite 112-242, Ashburn, VA 20148 or www.johnnymac.org.

For further information please call (630) 941-5860.