Obituary: John J. Cicero

ELMHURST, IL — John J. Cicero, an Elmhurst resident of 43 years and a member of Local 17 Heat & Frost Insulators Union and the ultimate Mr. “Fix-It,” passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2019, at the age of 68.

John was born in Chicago on July 31, 1951. He became a master craftsman who worked as a Union Local 17 Heat and Frost Insulator for 41 years. He retired at the age of 60 in 2011. On July 26, 1975, he married Nancy Barciszewski. When asked why he picked Nancy to be his wife out of all the women in the world, John stated, “It was as if my guardian angel came down and told me 'this is the one.'" They have been married for 44 years.

On Oct. 18, 1977, Feb. 26, 1979, and Jan. 5, 1983, respectively, he welcomed his three beautiful children, who were the most important part of his life. John was a devoted father, the ultimate handyman, a jack of all trades, and a post-it note connoisseur. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, his wife, and his kids. Loved by all, John has lifelong friendships that have stood the test of time.

He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.John is survived by his wife, Nancy Cicero; his children, John (Teresa Cesario) Cicero, Matt (Amy Seidel) Cicero, Maria (Justin Lindberg); and his grandchildren Jack, Violet, Olivia, Winnie, and Braden, his mother Constance, his siblings James (Nancy), Joseph(Linda), Rose (Donita) and many nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by Steven (Anne), June (Rich), and his father John Cicero.

Services have been held.