Mark Angelo Basolo-Christopher, IL

Mark Angelo Basolo, 48, passed away on March 21, 2022.

He was born on May 30, 1973 in Benton, IL to Martin and Polly (Hicks) Basolo.

He is survived by his children Ava Basolo and Keaton Basolo of Cambria; his parents Martin and Polly Basolo of Christopher; two sisters Angie (Larry) Bond of Christopher and Anita (Sam) Brockett of Benton; four nephews Dalton and Ryan Bond and Bo and Blake Brockett; three uncles Fred (Loretta) Basolo of Mulkeytown, Carl (Glenda) Hicks of Texas and Ray (Linda) Hicks of Arizona; one aunt Katherine (Leonard) Gallagher of Colorado and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one aunt.

Mark was a retired correctional officer.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Friday April 8, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher and also on Saturday April 9, 2022 from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at the St Andrews Catholic Church. The family invites everyone back to the St Andrews Parish Hall for a meal that will be provided after the memorial service.

The family also request no flowers and that donations be given to Mark’s children Ava and Keaton for a scholarship fund. Checks can be made payable to Anita Brockett.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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