Louis M. Megleo Jr.

Louis Megleo, born to the late Louis M. Sr. and Chloe (nee Wallis) Megleo on May 9, 1925 in Chicago Illinois, passed away on December 29, 2024 in Park Ridge, Illinois.

When WWII broke out, shortly after his eighteenth birthday, Louis was drafted. He chose to be in the Army Air Force. He trained to be both a flight engineer, responsible for all in-flight maintenance, as well as a top turret gunner. Louis was assigned to the 304th bomber wing of the 15th Air Force and was based in Bari, Italy. In total he flew twenty missions, all on a B-24 Liberator bomber and all with the same crew, achieving the rank of technical sergeant. Louis served from July 1943 to November 1945. When he returned home from the Air Force, Louis began his career as a wood pattern maker.

Louis is survived by his children, Louis Megleo, Bruce (Laura) Megleo, Debra Ponticelli; and loving family: Jaimee Kinsman, Jason Megleo, Jared (Lori) Megleo, Jo-Anna (Chad) Ramsay, Kylee, Cade and Max Kinsman, Bella Megleo, Emily and Sofia Megleo, Thelma and Allan Ramsay, Kelly (Ryan) Pfeiffer, Michael (Shauna) Megleo, Lindsey (Michael) Alesch, Jessie (Franklin IV) Mershon, Daniel (Kristen) Megleo, Lucas (Anna) Megleo, Addy & Connor Pfeiffer, Edie & Jayden Megleo, Logan, Ka’Mya, Aspen, & Violet Alesch, Chloe, Franklin V, Blakely & Everly Mershon, Oliver, Milo, Evelyn & Maximus Megleo, Charlie Megleo, Lisa Ponticelli, Candice Kosyla, Dominick (Jessica) Ponticelli, Michele (Brian) Schindler, Samantha Kosyla, Peyton and Anthony Moreno

He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Carmella Megleo and son Louis Megleo.

Itinerary:

As many of you may have heard, our father Louis Megleo, lovingly known as Sonny, has passed away. We invite you to join us in celebrating his incredible life, full of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.⁣

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His services will take place in three parts, and we welcome you to attend any or all of them on:

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

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🕊️ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 (𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲)⁣

📍 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church⁣

🕤 9:30 AM⁣

📍 1190 N Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60067⁣

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🍽️ 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴⁣

📍 Maggiano’s – The Streets of Woodfield⁣

🕚 11:00 AM⁣

📍 1901 E. Woodfield Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173⁣

(If you cannot attend the church or burial, we would love to see you here!)⁣

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🎖️ 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲⁣

📍 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery⁣

🕝 2:30 PM⁣

📍 20953 Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421⁣

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Sonny had a way of bringing joy to every moment, always quick with a joke— “You can go in the pool, but you can’t get wet” or the classic, “How are you feeling?” “With my hands.” His humor, kindness, and childlike spirit touched so many lives.⁣

We’d love to hear your favorite memories of Sonny. If you’d like to share a story at Maggiano’s, we’ll have a microphone available, or if you prefer, we can read it on your behalf. Please private message any memories you’d like shared on your behalf to Debra Ponticelli Megleo.

Above all, this is a time to celebrate the joy he brought into our lives. We look forward to honoring him together.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Tunnel to Towers or The Salvation Army in honor of Louis.