Alessio Mazzoni

Alessio "Ezio" Mazzoni, Alessio "Ezio" Mazzoni, a longtime resident of Addison, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 26, 2026 at 88 years old, after a courageous several-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was surrounded by family and entered eternal rest quietly later that night. Ezio was born on November 3, 1937, in Massa Macinaia, Italy. He grew up in the Lucca region of Tuscany and immigrated to the United States in the 1954, eventually making his home in the Chicago. After living in Chicago for several years, he settled in Addison, where he built a life centered on family, hard work, lasting friendships, and pride in his Italian heritage. On May 29, 1960, Ezio married the love of his life, Alfrieda DaValle. Together they shared 66 years of marriage, devotion, and companionship. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched the lives of many. Ezio worked as a machinist for Union Special for 45 years. He took greatpride in his work and in providing for his family. Outside of work, he enjoyed tending to his garden, cooking traditional Italian meals, following soccer, playing bocce, and spending time with family and friends. He will be especially remembered for his generosity, strong work ethic, devotion to family, and commitment to preserving Italian traditions. His greatest joy was his family. He cherished holidays, family gatherings, and every opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren. His presence made every occasion special. His family will fondly remember his laughter, his wonderful sense of humor, and the elaborate Christmas displays he created each year. Ezio was a longtime member of the Mazzini-Verdi Club, where he volunteered in the kitchen for banquets and proudly played on the club's bocce teams. He formed many lifelong friendships through the club and enjoyed being an active part of the Italian-American community. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Alfrieda Mazzoni; his daughters, Anne(Dan) Kubick and Lisa (Jeff) Verive; his grandchildren, Nicole (Eric) Brett,

Maegan Kubick, Matthew Verive, and Christopher Kubick; his brother, Carlo (Anna) Mazzoni; and countless cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Renato and Mary Mazzoni.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 31, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake Street, Roselle, Illinois.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 1, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 1233 W. Holtz Avenue, Addison, Illinois. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois. Ezio's love, strength, and unwavering devotion to his family will remain a lasting part of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and lovingly remembered.