Bartolo “Ben” Maestranzi, beloved husband of Madelyn, nee Tonelli; loving son of the late Giustino and Costanza; dearest father of Constance, Bart (Alexa), Adolph, Loretta and Diane (Regis) Durbin; dearest grandfather of Lisa (Rick) Carducci, Bart Jr., Gina (Mark) Fiore, Vince (Gina), Maria (Vince) McEnaney, Justin and Ben, Reanna, Regis and Caleb; dear greatgrandfather of Brent and Brianna, Alexa, Nicole and Sarah, Christopher and Jessica, Angelina, Madison and Vincent; dearest brother of Lina Dallagiacoma, Louis (Ester) and the late Giovanni “John”, Pio, Candido and Theodore (Dorino); dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Founder and owner of Maestranzi Sharp Knife Corp. (since 1928). Prominent member of the Alpine Country Club, MazziniVerdi Club and Lakeview Club. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. from the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago to St. Mary of the Woods Church, 7033 N. Moselle, Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum, 700 N. River Rd., Des Plaines. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations will be forwarded to the American Cancer Society. 773-736-3833
