John P. Italia, age 87, of Melrose Park, Vet WWII, beloved husband of Rose, nee Regoli; loving father of John S. (Patricia) and Barbara (Brad) Dahly; cherished grandfather of John A. (Sandra), Jessica, Megan (Michael) Sharkey, Katie Italia and Brianna Dahly; greatgrandfather of Ashley and Nikko Italia and Taylor Sharkey; devoted brother of the late Sam (Lene) Palmer, Vincent, Joan (Bill) Richards and Jordan; dear brother-in-law of Phil and Midge LaSpisa, Louis Regoli, Jim (the late Ann) Buonomo and the late Richard Regoli, Darlene and Dorothy; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. An active community member of Melrose Park, past Community Service Director, past secretary of Zoning Board of Appeals, past Lt. Gov. of Kiwanis, past president of Eagles, past regional vice chairman of the American Red Cross and member of the Italo-American Club. A man of goodness, humility, service and character. Funeral Wednesday, April 18, 9:30 a.m., from The Ed Prignano Funeral Home, 1815 W. North Ave. (at Broadway/19th Avenue), Melrose Park, to Sacred Heart. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-344-0635
