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Recent Obituaries

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Norridge, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Winifred Depasquale

Winifred Depasquale

Feb 27, 2021

Winifred “Sweetie” DePasquale nee Leverenz, 97 years young. Devoted wife of 71 years to the late Leo DePasquale: Beloved mother of Mary Ann (Craig) Campeglia, Winifred (Robert) Rossini and Lenny Jr. (Kim); loving grandmother of 7; great grandmother of 8; Preceded in death by 4 brothers and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Winifred is a lifetime resident of...

Francesco Fullone

Francesco Fullone

Feb 25, 2021

Francesco Fullone, age 86 of Gurnee, passed away February 25, 2021. Beloved husband of (Adelina nee Perri) Loving father of Albino (Wendy) Fullone and Frank (Maria) Fullone. Dear grandfather of Francesco, Jennifer and Nicole (Jonah) Mire. Fond brother of Raffaela (the late Umile) Napolitano, Maria (Mario) Santoro, Gino (Maria) Fullone, Rosa (the late Joseph) Lucarelli and Ida (Salvatore) Filippo. Fond...

John Chiakulas

John Chiakulas

Feb 24, 2021

John Chiakulas was a caring and wonderful husband, father, son, brother and true friend to so many. John left us unexpectedly, and far too soon, on February 24, 2021 at the age of 57. John’s infectious smile, ever-positive attitude, sincerity, warmth and genuine decency will never be forgotten. We celebrate John’s goodness, and his memory will be eternal. John is...

Helen Krok

Helen Krok

Feb 24, 2021

Helen Krok, 89, passed away February 24, 2021. Loving mother of Thomas (Jan) Krok, Joanne (Dunham) Krok, Robert Krok, and Tricia (Jim) Del Guidice. Beloved grandmother of Sharon, Donny, Mike, Ashley, Roy IV, Carly, Michael, Jenni, Lisa, Kelsey, Kevin, Jacob, Christopher, Sophia, and Zachary. Great grandmother of many. Beloved daughter of the late John and Honorata Ropski. Dear sister of...

Minnie Molezzi

Minnie Molezzi

Feb 23, 2021

Minnie Molezzi, Age 94, (nee Tarica). Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of James Molezzi and the late Diane (John) O'Connor. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Dan Manka) O'Connor, Tristan (Linzey) O'Connor, Chelsey O'Connor and Hailey (Brianna Conran) O'Connor. Great Grandmother of Jax and Nola O'Connor. Dear sister of Evelyn (late Liborio) Ferracane, Ron (Sandi Andersen) Tarica and the...

Christopher Passeri

Christopher Passeri

Feb 23, 2021

Christopher John Passeri passed away on February 23rd. Chris (Sassafras) was the son of the late Robert Passeri, Sr. and the late Marilyn, nee Cerone; loving brother of Gina (Jeffrey Jason) & Robert, Jr. and funny uncle to Daniel & Isabella, Godfather to Grace Jaworski & Daniel Passeri. Proud grandson of the late Dorothy & Donald Passeri and the late...

Barbara Czernia

Barbara Czernia

Feb 22, 2021

Barbara E. Czernia (nee Gerald), age 71, at rest on February 22, 2021. beloved wife of the late Paul L. Czernia. Loving mother of Carrie (Todd) Settepani. Beloved daughter of the late Irving and the late Rae (nee Osgood) Gerald. Devoted grandmother of Paige Loquercio and great grandmother of Jaydian Loquercio. Dear sister of Brian (Lou-Ann) Gerald and David (Camille)...

Cecelia Mazur

Cecelia Mazur

Feb 22, 2021

Cecelia Mazur,( nee Ochab), age 95, member of St. Francis Borgia Parish, Chicago for over 50 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mazur, loving mother of Robert ( Anna) and Diane Mazur, proud Grandmother to Julie (Joe) Assenato and Anthony (Hailey). A happy great grandmother to Anthony, Brianna, Mia Lucia Assenato, and Madeline, Samantha, Olivia, Anthony, and the late...

Nicolas Sacarelos

Nicolas Sacarelos

Feb 22, 2021

Nicolas Sacarelos, 82, passed away February 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Maria for 60 wonderful years. Loving father of Luzia (the late Zane) Jakubow, Maristella Sacarelos, and Nicolas Sacarelos Jr. Beloved grandfather of Julia, and Franklin. Dear brother to Zaira, Cecelia, Theodoro, Theone, Stella, the late Maria, the late Panagiotes, and the late Irene. Fond uncle of Sofia, Dina, Dino,...

Salvatore Raineri

Salvatore Raineri

Feb 21, 2021

Salvatore Raineri, Age 85. Beloved husband Maria (nee Pirrone). Loving father of Enza Raineri, Fran Raineri and Mary (Bart) Maestranzi. Cherished grandfather of Robert, Arianna and Luciano. Dear brother Ciro (Santina) Raineri, Pino (Angela) Raineri, and the late Carmela (late Giovanni) Governali. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted brother in law of Carmela Pirrone, Frances Pirrone and Josephine...

Rosalia Campanella

Rosalia Campanella

Feb 20, 2021

Rosalia Campanella 84, At Peace with Christ Saturday, February 20, 2021. Beloved wife of Salvatore. Loving mother of Roberto (Jennifer) and Riccardo CFD. Cherished grandmother of Leah Campanella, Vincent and Teresa Sandoval. Dear sister of Giorgio (Anna), the late Vincenzo (the late Carmelina) and the late Paul (Phyllis) Ventura, Fond aunt and great aunt to many. Visitation Thursday, February 25th...

Vitantonio Di Bari

Vitantonio Di Bari

Feb 20, 2021

Vito “Vitantonio” Di Bari, Age 70, of River Grove, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on February 20, 2021 at his home in Sunrise, Florida. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Cassano) Di Bari. Loving father of Angela Di Bari, Anthony (Jamie) Di Bari, Emma (Dan) Marotta, Nick (Chelsea) Di Bari and Julie (Matt) Daley. Cherished nonno of Joey, Jonathan, Gabby, Dani,...

Jimmie Harris

Jimmie Harris

Feb 19, 2021

Jimmie Harris, 83, passed away February 19, 2021. Beloved husband of Zona for 50 loving years. Loving father of Frances (Steve) Jado, Jodi Dickerson, Norman Skidmore, Shanna (Euall) Morgan, Jodette (David) Ortiz. Beloved grandfather of Andrew (Sarah) Sigerson, Krystle (Alan) Hensley, Ashley Skidmore, Casey Morgan, Kyle Morgan, Kiaya (Billy) Bernard, Stephan Jado, Destiny (Nick) Villalon, Nicholas Villalon, Elizabeth Hensley, Madison...

Rosemary Dibiase

Rosemary Dibiase

Feb 19, 2021

Rosemary DiBiase, nee Castiglia, age 93. Devoted wife of the late Ralph DiBiase; beloved mother of Joanne (the late Daniel) Piel and the late Ralph DiBiase, Jr.; loving grandmother of Michael (Katrina) Piel, John (Kelli) Piel; great grandmother of Sophia, Brice, Brielle and Hailey; dear sister of Angela (Rocco) D’Allesandro and the late Laura Semon. Visitation Monday, February 22, 2021...

Bret Sbarbaro

Bret Sbarbaro

Feb 18, 2021

Bret Anthony Sbarbaro, 62 of Norridge, IL, joined our Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Feb 18, 2021.Bret is survived by his beloved fiance Christine A. Murphy, two daughters Coral Berry (Steve) and Tracy Wallner (Jared), four grandchildren Eliana Leon, Noah Berry, Rebekah Berry, and Jayce Wallner, both parents Ronald and Carole (nee Kloeckner) Sbarbaro, three brothers Ronald Sbarbaro (Liz), Steve Sbarbaro...

Elaine Sica

Elaine Sica

Feb 18, 2021

Elaine J. Sica 93 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Thursday, February 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Donald W., Loving mother of Don, Michael (Gerry), Louise (Frank Jr.) Bartalone, Carol (the late Chuck) Connolly and Joyce. Cherished grandmother of Gina, Steve, Frank III (Nicole), Angela (Ralph), Donald, Daniel Sr. (Torrie), John and Jessica. Great grandmother of Adriana, Richard...

Marianne Moracewski

Marianne Moracewski

Feb 17, 2021

Marianne Moracewski 86. At Peace with Christ Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Debra and the late Laura (Gene) Brutto. Beloved daughter of the late Louis and Annette Frano. Cherished grandmother of Joe Brutto and Kelly (Scott) Szymanski. Great grandmother of Ben. Dear sister of the late Vivian Frano, the late Louis Jr....

Rosa Abbinanti

Rosa Abbinanti

Feb 17, 2021

Rosa Abbinanti (nee Lombardo) age 80, at rest on February 17, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Calogero. Loving mother of Rosa Abbinanti, Michaelangelo (Christine) Abbinanti, Rosaria “Sara” (Salvatore) Guagliardo and Maria Nicoletta (Michael) Paparella. Cherished grandmother of Antonino Citrano, Angelina, Giovanni, Rosa Guagliardo, Gianna Abbinanti (Dylan Avelar), Antonio and Lilla Paparella. Dear sister of 5 brothers in Italy and...

Patrick Egan

Patrick Egan

Feb 16, 2021

Patrick Egan, Age 70. Devoted significant other of Marlene Couch, father of Jaime (Victor L) Egan, Lance (Andrew K) Egan, Laura (Josue) Yupe Egan and the late Jason Egan. Loving grandfather of Samantha, Tyler and Savannah. Dear brother of Eugene (Peg) Egan, Gary (Karen) Egan and Jack (Ginger) Egan. Fond uncle of many. Visitation Monday Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m....

Catherine Hutcheson

Catherine Hutcheson

Feb 16, 2021

Catherine Hutcheson, Age 86, nee McAllister, of River Grove, formerly of Norridge. Beloved wife of the late William Hutcheson. Loving mother of Joseph (Lisa Acevedo) Hutcheson. Cherished grandmother of Dominick Diomede. All funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the University of Chicago.

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