Louis Peter Cipparrone

Louis Peter Cipparrone, 88, Korean War Army Veteran, Beloved husband of Joann (nee Greene) Cipparrone; Devoted father of Mickie (Chuck) Kerr, Louis, Jr. (Carolyn), Cathy, Debbie (John) Figel, and Pete (Kris); Loving son of the late Peter and Angeline Cipparrone; Cherished Grandfather of Danny, Kristen, Michael (Jane), Johnny, Micheline, Meghan, Tommy, Louie, Lizzie, Sam, Claire, Kate, Joe, and Grace; Dearest brother of Bill (the late Shirley), Rose (Jerry) Mele, and the late Eugene; dear brother-in-law of Tom (Jayne) Greene, Larry (Aiko) Greene, and the late Darrill (Brenda) Greene; Dear uncle, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 3 – 9 p.m. at Salerno’s Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL., Funeral Friday morning 11:30 a.m. from funeral to St. Giles Catholic Church 1045 Columbian Ave. Oak Park, IL. for Mass 12:30 p.m., Interment will follow to Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to Kindred Hospice 800 Enterprise Dr., suite #111 Oak Brook, IL. 60523 or www.Fisher House.org (benefits families of a veteran) appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to NICHOLAS M. PISHOS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, LTD, Info: 773-889-1700 or www.salernofuneralhomes.com

Louis was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 14th, 1931, Flag Day, a fitting birthday for a man who so dearly loved our nation’s flag.

Lou grew up in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood with his three siblings — Bill, Gene, and Rose. After graduating from Crane Tech High School, Lou worked as a pharmacy apprentice before being drafted in 1951 to serve as an army medic in the Korean War. He answered his nation’s call fearlessly and courageously, working alongside his fellow servicemen in the 4076 MASH Unit — the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that inspired the television series M*A*S*H. A hero and a healer, Lou would share the wisdom of his service with his children and grandchildren for the rest of his life.

After being honorably discharged, Lou met the love of his life Joann Greene Cipparrone. Their storybook romance quickly turned to marriage, and they wedded on August 31st, 1957.

With his wife Joann, Lou raised his five children in Oak Park, Illinois, where he lived the remainder of his life. Beloved by his neighbors, Lou was known for his unmatched enthusiasm for holiday decorations and flying the American Flag, both on holidays and also when he felt like it.

A master handyman with a sharp mind, Lou had a dedicated career at Louis Zahn Drug Company for 31 years.

Lou was an amazing grandfather. They were his world, and he took an unwavering interest in each of their lives. He never ceased telling them how “terrific” they were, and how deeply he loved them. An exceptionally dedicated family man, Lou, with his wife Joann, hosted their famous family dinners every Sunday night for nearly 30 years.

Surrounded by family, Lou passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the age of 88.