It is with great sadness that the family of August (Gus) Delisi, age 95, announce his peaceful passing on June 4, 2023. A lifelong resident of Chicago and Norridge, Illinois, Gus was a Navy veteran who completed his education with the G.I. bill and went on to have a successful career in electronics. He was creative and generous with his knowledge in all things mechanical. He was a valued member of the Maria SS Lauretana Society.
Gus was the beloved husband of Rose, loving father of Christina, Joseph, Mary (Karl) Williams; dear grandfather of Ronald (Nilam) and Jeffrey (Sarah) Loda, Katherine (Sam) Stunkel, Dorothy (Levi) Stein, Arthur Williams; darling great-grandpa of Adelaine, Edward, Indira, Aviyan, Josie, Evangeline and Benjamin; fondest brother-in-law and uncle of many. Gus was preceded in death by his father, mother, and his brother.
Visitation Friday, June 9, 2023, from 3pm to 9pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Services start on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 9:30 am at the funeral home and will proceed to St. Eugene Church, 7958 West Foster Avenue, Chicago for 10:30 am Mass. We will then proceed for the Entombment at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, 700 N. River Rd, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Salvation Army. For more information call (708) 456-8300