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Robert Campagnolo Obituary

Robert Campagnolo, 84, a 52 year resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Ann nee Gartner. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Mae nee Smith; without words, best father in this world of Michael (Karen) Campagnolo, Steve (Nancy) Campagnolo, Christopher (Debbie) Campagnolo, Lisa (Robert) Rice, Peter (Debbie) Campagnolo, Matthew (Theresa) Campagnolo and Susan (Anthony) Salgado; wonderful grandfather of Nicholas, Sarahann, Tony, Nicole, Shane, Shaelyn, Alex, Lindsey, Zackary, Brittany, Sarah, Michael, Greg, Justin, Ashley and Jaclyn; great-grandfather of 2; dear son of the late Luisa nee Denda and Angelo Campagnolo; fond brother of Angelo (Aleda) Campagnolo Jr. and Rosalie Campagnolo. Robert served in Korea, worked as a Commercial Artist for Turtle Wax for over 40 years and was an usher at Visitation Church for over 20 years. He was an amateur magician and loved painting, sculpture, golf and travel. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20. Prayers 9:00 a.m. Monday, January 21 at the funeral home, going to Visitation Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Visitation Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126 or P.A.W.S., 1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.

Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Jan. 17, 2013.
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Marianne

January 23, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to all of the family at this sad time.

Linda Clark

January 21, 2013

The Grace Family, Victor, Carolyn and Kevin offers sincere condolences to Robert's entire family." To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"--Thomas Campbell

Carolyn Grace

January 20, 2013

I grew up in the neighborhood on Hillside and always enjoyed seeing his artwork. He was always so great to us kids and made us laugh.

January 18, 2013

BOB'S SISTER ROSE IS A NEIGHBOR. ALSO MANY YEARS AGO BOB COACHED ONE OF MY SONS IN LITTLE LEAGUE. I ALSO REMEMBER HIM AS AN USHER AT VIZ. I SEND THE ENTIRE FAMILY MY HEARTHFELT SYMPATHY AT HIS PASSING

JERRY CONWAY

January 17, 2013

I wish to extend my deepest sorrow. I worked with Bob and Angelo at Turtle Wax. He taught me much about design, illustrating and how to do my work. I am very fond of my memories of him and his wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed.

John Sparti

January 17, 2013

Deepest sympathy to Mae and all of the family. Know that you are all being remembered in prayer

Leslie Menconi

January 17, 2013

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