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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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David Modzelewski
Sep 2, 2020
David G. Modzelewski, 42, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Cherished son of Michele (Robert) Carmody and the late George Modzelewski; Loving brother of Antonette, Jason and the late Michael Modzelewski and Robert, Thomas, Scott and Michael Carmody; Beloved grandson of Henryka Modzelewski; Loving uncle of Salvatore, Sophia and George; Dear nephew of Christopher, Jonathan (Margaret) and Gregory Modzelewski, Mary (the late...
Peter Staus
Sep 1, 2020
Peter Paul Staus, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020. Peter was the loving companion of Chrysanthe Kekos for over 24 years; dearest son of the late Madelyn, nee Cologeratos, and the late Peter P. Staus, Sr.; dear brother of Diana (Jeffrey) Hernandez; fond uncle of Denise (James) Coniglio and Robert Verber; great uncle of LeeAnn, Samantha...
Angela Scola
Aug 31, 2020
Angela M. Scola, nee Carino, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2020. Angela was the beloved wife of the late Ernesto M.; loving mother of Michael J. (Roberta) Scola; dearest daughter of the late Carmela and Giuseppe Carino; cherished grandmother of Andrew M. and Anthony E. Scola; dear sister of the late Giulia, Amelia, Antonio, Francesco and Gilda;...
Gina De Luca
Aug 28, 2020
Gina De Luca (nee Pensa), Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Umberto. Loving mother of Rosaria (late Steven) Bach and Sergio (Colleen) De Luca. Cherished grandmother of Valerie (Joe) Lota, Raymond Bach, Cono and Gianna De Luca. Great grandmother of Rory Lota. Dear sister of Josephine, Emma, Manrico, Ida, Mary, Aurora and the late Antonio, Phil and Michael. Fond...
Theresa Pontarelli
Aug 28, 2020
Theresa A. Pontarelli (nee Petrelli) age 80. Devoted wife of Anthony. Beloved mother of Veronica (Dr. Paul) Toussaint, Rebecca Pontarelli and Anne Marie (Ryan) Thurston. Loving grandmother of Luke, Arabel and Calder. Dear sister of Mary (Robert) Reter, Roseann (Anthony) Piemonte, Michael (Patti) Petrelli, the late Rocco (the late Antoinette) Petrelli, the late Joseph (Darlene) Petrelli, the late Laura (the...
José Sazo
Aug 28, 2020
José C. Sazo, 89, passed away August 28, 2020. Devoted husband of the late Fabiana Sazo. Loving father of Oscar (Lucia) Sazo, Anabella (Patrick) Allen, Lilian (Roger) Townsend, Elvia, Cipriano, René, Nora, the late Rafael, and the late Rosa Beloved grandfather of Valeria, Adriana, Amanda, Ryan, Brendon, Zoe and the late Samantha. Loving son of the late Rafael and Hortencia...
Glenn Norton
Aug 27, 2020
Glenn R. Norton, age 73, at rest on August 27, 2020. Glenn was a Veteran in the United States Army. Beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Hodap) Norton. Loving father of Andrea and Eric Norton. Fond brother of Paula Presley and Paul Grosnick. Second father to Jonelle (Rick) Ruiz. Loving pa to Gabriel Ruiz. Loving uncle of Tamara Cloud,...
Julian Bojarski
Aug 27, 2020
Julian Bojarski 80 of Harwood Heights, At Peace with Christ, Thursday, August 27, 2020. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Jerry (Lisa). Fond grandfather of Alyssa, Brian and Kevin. Dear brother of Theresa and Zenobia. Visitation Saturday, September 5th from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services Begin:...
Angeline Goss
Aug 27, 2020
Angeline “Angie” M. Goss, Age 90, nee Vitello. Loving Mother of Cynthia “Cindy” (Randy Crook) Goss and her “Adopted Daughter” Debi (Michael) Orchard. Cherished grandmother of Heather (Jason) LaFauce. Dear sister of the late James ( late Theresa) Doubek. Fond cousin and friend of many. Visitation Friday Sept 4, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 12 Noon at...
Angela Carbonara
Aug 26, 2020
Angela Carbonara (nee Santoro) age 85, at rest on August 26, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Vito. Loving mother of Giovina (Pete) Pavone and Frank Carbonara. Devoted daughter of the late Giorgio and the late Maria Santoro. Cherished Nonni of Maria (Joe) Macek, Angela (Steve) Calderone, Vito (Jamie) Pavone and Alyssa Carbonara. Great grandmother of Milana, Leo, Santino, Gemma,...
Ernest Taylor
Aug 26, 2020
Ernest C. Taylor Jr., age 78, at rest on August 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Anita D. (nee Israelson). Loving father of Charles and Eric. Fond grandfather of Trevor and Samantha. Dear brother of Arthur Taylor. Fond uncle of Lauren Taylor and Nicole (Nick) Greco. Visitation Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels...
Joseph Curgino
Aug 25, 2020
Joseph J. Curgino 94 of Bloomingdale. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Rose nee Pontrelli. Loving father of Andrew (Wendy), Grace Curgino (James M. Landis) and Rose Ann (Anthony) Viola. Fond grandfather of Lindsay (Dave), Michael (Colleen), Michelle (Douglas), Michael, James M. II, Gianna, Anthony (Cori) and Isabella. Great grandfather of Jackson, Greyson,...
Laura Valenzano
Aug 23, 2020
Laura Valenzano, nee Iaffaldano, age 85, passed away on August 23, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. Laura was the beloved wife of Francesco "Frank" for 60 wonderful years; loving mother of Giuseppe "Joseph" (Domenica) Valenzano, Anna (Carlo) Iaffaldano and Carlo (Francesca) Valenzano; dearest daughter of the late Giovanna and Carlo Iaffaldano; cherished grandmother of Frank...
Gregory Cazolas
Aug 21, 2020
Gregory J. Cazolas 59 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ, Friday, August 21, 2020. Beloved son of the late Lee and Vivian. Dear brother of Karen Cazolas Lemon (Sheila Magnus) and Linda (the late Thomas) Olen. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services Begin: Thursday 9:00 A.M....
Phyllis Melone
Aug 20, 2020
Phyllis N. Melone nee Scordato, age 77. Devoted wife of Tobey; beloved mother of Dan (Cindi) and John; loving grandmother of Chloe. Visitation Monday, August 24, 2020 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Info...
Vincent Ghilarducci
Aug 19, 2020
Vincent E. Ghilarducci, age 51. Beloved son of the late Guido (surviving Linda) Ghilarducci and Gail Ghilarducci nee Gendola; dear brother of Lisa (Michael) Tuchel, Craig (Danielle) Nagrocki, Alan (Amanda) Nagrocki ; fond uncle of Jahnai, Steven, Sarah, Jeremiah, Austin, Isabella, Hunter, Charles, and Emmalin; great uncle of Autumn. Interment is private. Due to the recent public health concerns the...
Blanca Vargas
Aug 19, 2020
Blanca A. Vargas, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Domingo Vargas; loving mother of Migdalia "Daly" Vargas, Blanca (Fernando) Pacia, and Ferdinand (Cristina) Vargas; beloved daughter of the late Jose and Obdulia Velez nee Sanabria; fond grandmother of David (Vanessa) Vargas; great grandmother of Vincent and Andrew Vargas; dear sister of Ferdinand (Palmira) Velez and the late Francisco Nazario;...
Dennis O'Meara
Aug 18, 2020
Dennis Brian O’Meara, age 82, of Shakopee, MN passed away on August 18, 2020 at Hope Residence in Belle Plaine, MN. Dennis was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised in the 1940’s by parents who did not want developmental disabilities to prevent him from reaching his full potential. The persistence of Dennis’ parents and his supportive loving family formed...
Richard Losik
Aug 18, 2020
Richard F. Losik, age 82, retired Chicago Police Officer, United States Marine Corps Veteran, passed away on August 18, 2020. Rich was the loving father of Julie (Bob) DePalma, Rick and Tom (Stefanie) Losik; dearest son of the late Frances and Frank Losik; beloved grandfather of Michelle, Kyle, Ryan and Jake Losik and Holly DePalma; dear brother of Robert (Karen)...
Francis King
Aug 17, 2020
Francis M. King, Age 88. Beloved son of the late Michael and Margaret (nee Mulkeen) King. Dear brother of James King. Visitaion Friday August 21 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge and will then proceed to St. Eugene Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Maryhill Mausoleum. Due to the current health...
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