Lee Matthew Gherardi, 53, of Bartlett, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 15, 2021. Lee was known for his great sense of humor and gifted smile.  He enjoyed coaching his boys in Little League and watching Cassie cheer. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Del Core); loving father of Giulio, Frankie, and Cassandra; dear brother of Mary Ann (Peter) Shrader, Joseph (the late Jane), Roland (Gina), and Lois (Scott) Hall; proud uncle of 9 nieces and nephews; devoted master of Thor. Visitation Monday, April 19 from 8:30am until time of prayers 10:30am at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett, to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 11:00am. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Info www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com or (630)289-7575