William Monteleone

William (Bill) Joseph Monteleone of Park Ridge, IL ( born April 8, 1935) passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on September 17, 2020.He was a beloved and devoted husband of 61 years to Dolores ,(nee'Drab), loving father to Pamela Molinare and Karen (Daniel) Zeller. Proud grandfather to Maria, Nicholas, Natalie,Tyler, and Sadee. Brother of Joyce (Merrill) Poynter and the late Betty Lou. Dear son of the late Joseph and Lilly. Fond Uncle of nephews, niece, great-nephews, great-nieces, and loving cousin to many. A printshop teacher of 35 years at Lane Technical High School. He was a member of his Church and Choir at The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights. He was a member of the Printers Guild and Train Collectors Association (TCA).He will always be remembered as a family man, Godly, loving, gentle, patient, compassionate, thoughtful, funny, intelligent, kind, passionate, generous, and selfless.There will be a small family gathering held on September 21, 2020 at the Ridgewood Cemetery in Des Plaines, Il. The family is planning a church service to be held in 2021 at The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights, Il.All services and interment at Ridgewood Memorial Park Cemetery will be private. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. For info: 708-456-8300