Gaetano Fiasche

Visitation Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Visitation Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Funeral Time: 1:00 pm
Place of Funeral: Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
Interment: Italy

Gaetano “Gae” Fiasche, 87, of Glen Ellyn passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, in his
home. Born April 3, 1937 in Coccorino, Calabria, Italy, Gaetano immigrated to the United States
in 1958, traveling here by boat. He went back and forth between Chicago and Italy for many
years and continued to go back almost every year until his passing.
Gaetano married his wife, Maria Muzzupappa, on May 6, 1979 and they were married for 45
years.
Gaetano was a retired cement mason with the Laborer’s Union Local 1 where he worked on the
construction of the Cook County Jail and the Hyatt Hotel in Rosemont. Gaetano enjoyed
fishing, hunting, and working in his garden. He was known for his cigars and peperoncino,
always having both with him at all times.
Gaetano was preceded in death by his parents Agostino Fiasche and Maria Catuscelli; son,
Mario Agostino Fiasche; and brother, Mercurio Fiasche. He is survived by his wife, Maria
Muzzupappa; two children, Antonio Fiasche (Kristin) of Glen Ellyn, and Simone (Marianna)
Fiasche of Glen Ellyn; three grandchildren, Mario, Aurelia, and Marco Fiasche of Glen Ellyn;
brother, Antonio Fiasche of Coccorino, Calabria, Italy. Visitation will be held on October 20,
2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm with a funeral service at 1:00pm at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapel
450 W. Lake St. Roselle, IL. Interment in Coccorino, Calabria, Italy.

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Posted by:
Rochelle Sproviero

Posted on:
Sunday, October 20, 2024

Just heard of Gaetano "s passing, our family sends their condolences. We will always remember the friendship and generosity that Guy and Maria has shared with our parents and the good times and food and wine. God bless him and everyone.

Posted by:
Francesca De Luca

Posted on:
Saturday, October 19, 2024

Compare Gaetano will be greatly missed. He was a man who knew what he wanted and didn’t settle for anything less, living life to the fullest. Always the boss he lived life his way! He had a big heart and shared everything he had with his friends! When my family arrived in Chicago from his hometown in Italy, he made it his mission to welcome us and show us around. Every Sunday he would pick us up and take us around the city, the lakes, picnics, even to Riverview to go on rides! He was part of my life for nearly 60 years and he will always be remembered and deeply missed. Rest in peace boss!

Posted by:
Francesco Fiasche

Posted on:
Friday, October 18, 2024

Rest in peace Gaetano.