ROCK ISLAND- Italo "Lo" Milani, 91, of Rock Island passed away February 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, February 12th at Wheelan-Pressley Funeral Home, 2106 7th Ave, Rock Island.  A private burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in East Moline. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the QC Animal Welfare Center.

Lo was born July 6th, 1930 in Viareggio, Italy. His family conducted business in the Chicago area since 1920 and made the final move to US in 1936 to escape fascism. He was a graduate of Marmion Military Academy, IL, and served as a pilot instructor in the US Air Force. Lo married Joann Hickey of Chicago in 1956 and graduated from the University of Illinois-Champagne with a degree in architecture in 1957. The couple relocated to Rock Island, and Lo started his own business in 1962. Lo had a passion for the arts and included: the Maka Art gallery, he volunteered for the QC Arts Council, and oversaw installations of sculptures in the area. His architectural designs can be found throughout the Quad Cities which include: Henry County Courthouse remodel, Sunset Heights, Fire Station 5, 11 Oaks Condominiums, St. Pius church and St. Patrick church of Andalusia. Starting in the late eighties, he worked as an environmental architect based in the Chicago area. During his lifetime, he was involved in the Cliff Dwellers of Chicago, Rotary of Rock Island, and the QC Italian Americans Society. He loved tennis his whole life and was avid skier enjoying trips to Wisconsin, Colorado, and Lake Tahoe.

Lo was in his ultimate element when entertaining.  He loved nothing more than serving up a glass of wine and sitting around the dining room table with friends and family.  His motto was "A tavola, non si invecchia mai!" "At the table you never grow old!".

Lo is survived by his wife Joann, four children: Dino (Ellen), Franco (Sherri), Carlo (Brenda) and Gina (Clay), four grandchildren: Samantha, Ali, Bella and Mitch.  His sister, Loretta Seabrook, sister-in-law Marge Munster and his beloved dog Zeus. He was preceded in death by son Marco. A memorial mass will be held at later date.