Alfred J Muzzarelli
October 14, 1921 - October 4, 2015
Alfred “Alfie” Muzzarelli Age 93, formerly of South Wilmington, IL, late of Dwight, IL, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL. Born October 14, 1921 in South Wilmington, IL to the late Geaton and Ida (nee Bondioli) Muzzarelli. Alfred graduated from the Gardner-South Wilmington High School, Class of 1939. He retired in 1982 from Caterpillar, Inc in Joliet, IL, following 31 years of employment. Member of the United Methodist Church in South Wilmington and had served the church as Chairman of the Board for several years. Alfred was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1943-1945. He was a member of VFW Post #2608 in Dwight. Alfred spent many hours volunteering at Heritage Health in Dwight. Both the staff and residents loved him there to help and also to visit. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, John and Nancy Muzzarelli of Daytona Beach, FL; grandson Cale Muzzarelli of Irving, TX; one sister, Delores (John) Austin of Gardner, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his wife, Lila (nee Williams) Muzzarelli; three brothers, Samuel Muzzarelli, James Muzzarelli, and Jerry Muzzarelli; and three sisters, Mary Densmore, Carrie Corneglio, and Lillian Christensen. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, South Wilmington Chapel, Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Kevin Boesen will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL. The visitation will be Thursday, October 8, from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the United Methodist Church in South Wilmington or Heritage Health Activity Fund. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 2nd & Lemmon, South Wilmington, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
Alfred “Alfie” Muzzarelli Age 93, formerly of South Wilmington, IL, late of Dwight, IL, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL. Born October 14, 1921 in South Wilmington, IL to the late Geaton and... View Obituary & Service Information