Birth: January 1st, 1933 Death: June 9th, 2024 Livio Planera, age 91, passed away peacefully in his home in Chicago Heights, IL, on June 9th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 1st, 1933, in his hometown of Amaseno, Provincia di Frosinone, Italy. He immigrated to the US in 1954 to chase the “American Dream” and build a better life for himself and his future family.
He was employed by Abex Corporation (Amsco) as a pattern-maker (molder), and later moved on to become a custodian for School District 170. Livio was a devoted husband for 61 years to the late Carmina nee Zacaroli. Loving father to Rosemary (Sam) Borrelli, Josephine (Robert) Adduci, and Livia (Phil) Faso.
“Nonno” to Stephanie (Jeff) Sonntag, Gabriella (Grant) Baker, Samuel (Emily) Borrelli, Joseph (Catherine) Borrelli, Robert (Brittney) Adduci, Andrea (Dillon) Popovich, Lauren (Fiancé Eric Mitchell), Phillip, and Bianca Faso. Great grandfather of 13 children. Brother to Mary (late Joseph) Pongelli, Anna (late Ettore) Panici, Assunta “Sue” (late Joseph) Grilli.
Livio is preceded in death by his parents, Giuseppe Planera and Teresa nee DeProsperis; and his brothers and their wives, Cesare (Cesarina) Planera, Raymond (Mary) Planera, Mario Planera, Tommaso (Eva) Planera, Eugene (Gisa) Planera. Beloved godfather and uncle (Zi’Livio) to many nieces and nephews. Livio was a vivacious soul and lived each day emanating strength, grace, and love.
His contagious smile, joyful spirit, and his.
