Pellegrino 'Pino' Gaglio

Pellegrino “Pino” Gaglio passed away at home in Park Ridge on October 26, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born on April 3, 1936, in Caltabellotta, Sicily, Pino was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished member of his family. He will be remembered with deep love by all who knew him and by those closest to him, whose lives were enriched by his presence over many years.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Lillian Gaglio, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. He also leaves his sons, Carlo Gaglio and Paul Gaglio, and his daughters-in-law, Emilia and Amy. His love continues through his grandchildren, Caroline and her fiancé Nik, Marina, Giancarlo, Anthony, and Linnea, each of whom held a special place in his heart.

Pino is also survived by his sister, Rosaria Ferrante, and his sister-in-law Anna Gaglio. He leaves behind his nephews Lino and his wife Columba, Dino and his wife Phyllis, Carlo and his wife Denise, and Franco and his wife Lucy, as well as his niece Franca and her husband Anthony. He will also be fondly remembered by many other nieces and nephews, all of whom were part of the extended family circle that meant so much to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlo and Francesca Gaglio, his brother, Salvatore Gaglio, and his brother-in-law, Accursio Ferrante.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, Illinois 60706. Prayers and final viewing will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Park Ridge. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.

Pino’s memory will live on in the love of his family and in the bonds he helped strengthen across generations. May he rest in peace.