Andrew Bartholomew "Bart" Loiacono, 55, a lifelong resident of Wheaton, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Born June 23, 1954, he attended St. Francis High School in Wheaton and St. Mary's University (MN). Bart was the publisher of the number one entertainment and leisure guide in the Western Suburbs, NiteLife.org Magazine. He was also the founder of ABL Productions and served as a memorable emcee, touching thousands at wedding receptions and numerous other social events. He donated his services as the "voice of Wheaton" for the Wheaton Fourth of July Parade and many charity events ranging from the Ronald Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and children activities at the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association; often being referred to as "Mr. Entertainment". He was actively involved with Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops 317 and 374.

He is survived by his beloved wife Christine (nee Goletz); dear father to Harrison Maxwell and Alexander Cash; fond brother of Pamela Loiacono, Vincent (Barbara) Loiacono, Frances Lee (Peter) Demo, Marya (Bill) Jordan, Clarice Loiacono (Mark Clousson), David (Stephanie) Loiacono; and twenty-one nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew B. and Violet Loiacono.

Visitation Sunday 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton (1 block east of Naperville Rd.) Funeral prayers, Monday 10:45 a.m. to St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheaton for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Loiacono Family Trust" c/o of Community Bank Wheaton/Glen Ellyn, 100 N. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187. Funeral info: 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com