Daniel J. Nicolini, 77, of Dixon, IL formerly of Itasca, passed away Saturday, November 14. Dan was a proud 35 year employee at the Village of Elk Grove Village. Beloved husband of 57 years to Patricia(nee Friske); loving father of Daniel(Lori), Arthur(Laura), and the late Mark; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Leah, Anthony, Andrew, and many step grandchildren; proud great grandfather of Jonathan and many step great grandchildren; fond brother of MaryJo(Tony) Lazzaro, Yvonee(Horace) Rodriguez, and Diane(Scott) Drabicki; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, November 27 from 9:00am until time of prayers 10:45am at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd.(1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.), Roselle, to St. Peter the Apostle Church. Mass 11:30am. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, appreciated. Info (630)529-5751