Mr. John F. Fenolio Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John F. Fenolio; John left an enormous void in this world when he went to rest with our Lord after bravely battling lung cancer. He was a loving Husband of nearly 24 years to Tracey (nee Sheptak) and a devoted Dad to Christy, who was his pride and joy; his love for his girls was unparalleled. Beloved son of Nancy (nee Cardinale) and the late Robert Fenolio; Stepson of the late Gloria. Dearest Brother of Kathy McShane and Stepbrother to Melanie (Tod) Dausch, Maurice "Buster" Rodgers and Karen (Ed) Swieicki. Loving Son in Law of Rick and Eileen Sheptak. Fond Brother in Law to the late Vince McShane and Dale and Lea Sheptak. Amazing Uncle to Tony Leitzow, Dawn (Jason) Dietz, Bob Marcum, Eric Marcum, Deanna Swieicki, Olivia Muscatello, Max Dausch, Ray Swieicki and Bronwyn Sheptak. Adored Great Uncle of Brandon, Brianna, Madison, Delanie, Sophia, Marissa and Ayden. Dear friend of Henry Pontarelli and all who met him. He served his country in the US Air Force and worked for Rockwell Automation for 28 years until his retirement. He found his greatest passion after retiring in 2011, devoting his time to animal rescue. In 2015 he co-founded Northwest Rescue Network Team to provide a conduit to get stray dogs connected with rescues. In the past 3 years, he has saved almost 900 dogs. The team will continue to carry on his mission. John was a truly compassionate person, who gave everything to any undertaking. He was loved by all who had the pleasure to know him. Memorial Visitation will be Friday, June 1, 2018 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. Family and Friends will meet for Mass Saturday, June 2, 2018; 9:30 A.M. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite Animal Rescue in John's name would be appreciated. This Life Tributes page has been created to make it easy for Family and Friends to share memories, photos and videos. For further information about this funeral; please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444.

Mr. John F. Fenolio

May 28, 1957 - May 28, 2018