Gennaro R. Zanfardino

Gennaro R. Zanfardino passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 while surrounded by his loving family at the Golden age of 89. Beloved Husband of the late Mafalda, nee Sposito for a loving 62 years. Devoted Father of Dominic P. (Jacqueline M.), John (Susan), Patricia (Anthony) Spano and Maddelena (Frank) Fanelli. Loving Son of the late Domenico and the late Pasqualina nee, Pascarella, Zanfardino. Fond Grandpa of Dominic and Joseph, Sara and Kayle, Andrea, Peter, Anthony, Jr., Giovanni and Nicolette. Fond Great Grandpapa of Rino, Dominic, Vincent and Leo. Dear Brother of Vincenzo (Anna), Rosa (Franco) Pollela, the late Giuseppe and the late Pasquale. Dear Brother in Law to many. Dear Uncle, Great Uncle and Great Great Uncle to many.

Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation and Funeral on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim and Wolf Road). Funeral service to immediately follow promptly at 11:00 a.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. For additional information call (708) 449-5300. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Please share a remembrance or Condolence on Gennaro’s tribute wall/guestbook found on the tab above.