Alfonso Posterli

Obituary's Biography:

Alfonso Posterli, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on September 21, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1935 in Fontanaluccia, Italy to Ettore and Gelsomina (nee: Bimbi) Posterli. Where he also met the love of his life at first glance, Osanna, and began their beautiful family of four.

Alfonso immigrated to the United States with the not so gentle nudging of his wife and his young family in November, 1971.  With his family he first settled in Highwood, later moved to Deerfield and in his retirement years in Grayslake.  His trade was that of a TIG welder for Allis Chalmers which later became Fiat-Allis.  After the company closed its doors, he performed various maintenance jobs throughout the years to finally retire from Deerfield High School maintenance department.  In his retirement the greatest joys of his life were spending as much time as his grandchildren would give him, long walks with his dog, and constantly helping out tinkering at home projects at his children’s homes.

Alfonso is survived by his children, Oscar (Mary Jo) Posterli of Lake Bluff and Morena Posterli, of Grayslake his grandchildren Italia, Ettore, Dante and Domenico and his brother Osvaldo Posterli of Italy. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years Osanna, his parents and his constant 4-legged companion and best friend “Billy”.

A visitation is scheduled Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church 928 W. Everett Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 at 11:00am.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.