Martin C Gutilla , December 25, 1945 — April 23, 2018

Martin C Gutilla  (Norridge, Illinois, IL) December 25, 1945 April 23, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Gutilla, Martin Christopher Marty Gutilla passed away peacefully on April 23, 2018. The Chicago Herald-American newspaper declared him a “rule Yule doll,” on his birthdate December 25, 1945 – making him famous from birth. Marty grew up on the northwest side of Chicago with his late parents, Sam and Rose Marie, and his brother Tony.

He lived for his mom’s homemade raviolis and meatballs eaten right out of the frying pan. Marty attended Taft High School and Northeastern college and enjoyed… Read More » his first career as a teacher and assistant principal. After realizing he was better suited for the nightlife he opened his first bar in 1974 called the Little Green Bag on Milwaukee Ave.

From there Marty went on to open such classics as BBC, Hotspurs, Jubilation (Las Vegas), Sweetwater and Eddie Rockets. When he opened Tavern on Rush, Marty helped to revitalize Rush Street. Tavern on Rush celebrated its 20 year anniversary in early April.

This milestone, which few restaurants achieve, is attributed to Marty’s vision and welcoming spirit. Marty’s greatest and proudest achievement was his family. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Shauna (Ronnie) Kelley and his son Sam.

His grandchildren Anna and Christopher Kelley will miss their Poppy’s inappropriate stories. His devoted companion DeVona Whiting will miss him dearly. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.

, Norridge, IL 60706. Friends and family are asked to gather on Wednesday May 2, 2018 for the Mass of Christian Burial at Old St Patrick’s Church, 700 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60661 at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. As much as Marty loves his flowers he would also appreciate donations made to Children at the Crossroads (www.

catc.org) and Saint Ignatius College Prep (www. ignatius.org). Info 708-456-8300 or www.

cumberlandchapels.com.

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death notice Martin C Gutilla December 25, 1945 — April 23, 2018

obituary notice Martin C Gutilla December 25, 1945 — April 23, 2018

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