Gary Edward Cozzolino

Gary Edward Cozzolino obituary, Countryside, IL

Gary Edward Cozzolino

Gary Cozzolino Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove on Jul. 17, 2025.

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Gary Edward Cozzolino, 65 of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of the late Therese nee Atkins. Loving father of Daniel Cozzolino, Ashley (Michael) Loy and Christopher Cozzolino. Devoted grandfather of Madison, Olivia, and Ava Grace Loy. Loved son of the late Florence (nee Bednarczyk) and late Stephen Cozzolino. Cherished brother of Steven (Mary) Cozzolino, Wayne Cozzolino, Tina (Robert) Tatum and the late Gregory Cozzolino. Dear uncle of many.
Visitation 3 to 9pm Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Chapel prayers 10am Monday, July 21, 2025 at the funeral home to St. Joseph Church, Downers Grove for Mass at 10:30am. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Gary was a structural ironworker, Local 1 since 1980. He was interested in classic cars, motorcycles, fishing and coin collecting. Funeral home phone 630/964-6500

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