Obituaries
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.
Mary Alvarez
Jun 9, 2020
Mary S. Alvarez (PG) nee Lopez, age 83, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully athome on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Beloved wife of Frank for 57 years and loving mother of Maria(Jesse) Alvarez-Tinoco and Deborah, C.F.D. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Joshua, andNatalie. Dear sister of Pat (the late Thomas) Velasquez and Lupe (the late Gregory) Alvarez.Preceded in death by her...
Jean Samson
Jun 7, 2020
Jean G. Samson, nee Siciliano, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2020. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Aristed; dearest daughter of the late Jennie, nee Cassese, and the late Salvatore "Sam" Siciliano; dearest sister of the late Frank, Joseph, Vincent, Maizie, Teresa and Michelina. She was a fond aunt of many. Jean was a resident...
Gina Dipaolo
Jun 7, 2020
(FAMILY REQUESTS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND FLOWERS)Gina DiPaolo nee Pontarelli, 98; Devoted wife of the late Domenico; Beloved mother of Angelo (Margherita) and (the late Evelynn), Antionette (Nick) Vattovaz, Silvio (Judy) and Tullio (the late Pamela); Loving grandmother of many and Nonna to all; Dear sister of Annina (the late Silvio) Neri. Visitation Thursday June 11th from 5:00 - 8:00...
Annette Walter
Jun 7, 2020
Annette R. Walter, Age 96, nee Krakowiak. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of David Walter, Phillip Walter and Melissa (Paul) Wayland. Cherished grandmother of Katie, Tim (Sydney) and Steve Walter. Dear sister of the late Phyllis, Lillian "Lucy" ( late Wally) Stevens and the late John. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held...
Rosina Ruffolo
Jun 7, 2020
Rosina Ruffolo, nee Tenuta, age 93, passed away on June 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Rosina was the beloved wife of the late Francesco; loving mother of Mirella (Pietro) Prato and Adriana (Luigi) Miceli; dearest daughter of the late Carolina and Giacomo Tenuta; cherished grandmother of Gioacchino Prato, Cecilia (Robert) Sorrentino, Bianca and Sabrina Miceli; great grandmother of...
Stefania Dragan
Jun 6, 2020
Stefania Dragan, age 87 . Beloved wife of the late Jerry for 63 loving years. Loving Mother of Mary (Joe) Dlugosz, Irene (Bill) Dundon, and Helen (Jim) Setina. Fond grandmother of Joey (Lacey) Dlugosz, Jenny (Blake) Nagel, Christine Dlugosz, Carolyn (Michael) Dyriw, Nicole (Eric) Earhart, and Jaclyn Setina. Great grandmother of Olivia Dyriw, Layla Dyriw and Michael Earhart. Proceeded in...
Joan Kordzinski
Jun 6, 2020
Joan H. Kordzinski (nee Occhiuto) age 90. At rest on June 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Mary (the late Bill) Mandat, Linda (Thomas) Bobka, Kathy (Paul) Szorc and Beverly (Brian) Wilk. Cherished grandmother of Steve (Linda) Mandat, Kimberly (Marcin) Scislowicz, David (Bonny) Bobka, Ashley (Jarod) Hogan, Christine (Sean) O’Brien, Danny (Vicki) Szorc and Samantha...
Michael Convey
Jun 6, 2020
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, Michael Patrick Convey, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 84. Mike was born on March 15, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Michael J. and Sarah (Mulroy) Convey. He married Joan (nee Foerster), and together they raised their three children: John (Shannon), Kevin (Jackie) and Cathleen (Kevin). Mike was...
Leticia Freihaut
Jun 6, 2020
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Back 2 School Illinois, a cause Leticia strongly believed in. Link is below: https://conta.cc/3f3OnD2Leticia Birao Freihaut, passed away on June 6, 2020. She was a strong, smart and beautiful woman with many talents and interests, but she will be remembered most as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Leticia will be...
Francine Bruno
Jun 4, 2020
Francine M. Bruno, age 67, passed away on June 4, 2020. Beloved daughter of Edward and Frances (nee Laspisa) Bruno. Loving sister of Edward M.D. (Patricia) Bruno, Annette (Dan) McDaniel and James Bruno. Dear aunt of Lauren (Todd) Roller and Michael (Diana) Bruno. Great aunt of Ava Rose Roller. Due to the current health crisis, all services and entombment at...
Virginia Krajecki
Jun 4, 2020
Virginia Theresa Krajecki, 93; Beloved wife of the late Phillip; Cherished mother of Cindy (George) Pielat and the late Phillip (Joanne) Krajecki; Loving grandmother of Jennifer (Alex) Wolinski, Kristina Pielat and Kelly Krajecki and great-grandmother of Emma, Ashley and Luke; Fond aunt to many. Virginia was predeceased by her siblings, Mary, Alex, Angeline, Harriet, Walter and Daniel. Due to health...
Nella Giovannoni
Jun 2, 2020
Nella Giovannoni, age 98, at rest on June 2, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Mother of Maria Brazas. Loving Nonni to Jennifer Brazas (Brion Foulke) and Peter (Megan) Brazas. Dear sister of Piera. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Due to the current health crisis, all services and Entombment at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines will...
Larry Lyon
Jun 2, 2020
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Ada Defilippis
Jun 1, 2020
Ada DeFilippis, nee Gallo, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2020. Ada was the beloved wife of Raimondo for 56 wonderful years; loving mother of Domenic (Lorie) and Rick (Stephanie) DeFilippis; dearest daughter of the late Caterina and Domenico Gallo; cherished grandmother of Cristina and Jack DeFilippis; dear sister of Nick (Maria) Gallo. She was...
Clyde Hollars
Jun 1, 2020
Clyde Dallas Hollars Sr. age 88, passed away on June 1, 2020. Beloved husband of Helen Carol (nee Whitecotton). Loving Clyde D. Hollars Jr. and David James Hollars. Dear grandfather of Jacqueline. All services will be private with burial at Fairview Memorial Park in Northlake, Il. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
Salvatrice Cipolla
Jun 1, 2020
Salvatrice Cipolla, 91, passed away June 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Costantino Cipolla. Loving mother of Joseph (Lynda) Cipolla and Salvatore (Angela) Cipolla. Beloved nonna of Constantino (Heather), Joe, Costantino (Lacie), Nadia, and Deana. Great grandmother of Gianna, Abriana, Guisseppe, Tino, and Naomi. Services will be private. Entombment St. Joseph Cemtery. Info: 708-456-8300
Anthony Caliendo
May 30, 2020
Anthony M. Caliendo, Korean War Veteran, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Dolores A. for 66 wonderful years. Loving Father of Anthony R. (Barbara) and Lori A. (the late John) D’Alessandro; cherished son of the late Raffaele and Theresa (LaMontagna) Caliendo; cherished grandfather of Nicole (Nicholas) Pellegrini, John L. D’Alessandro II, and...
Vincenzo Santoro
May 30, 2020
Vincenzo Santoro, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2020. Vincenzo was the beloved husband of Maria Pia, nee Vallone, for 59 wonderful years; loving father of Carmine (Gaetana) Santoro and Carmela Marrero; dearest son of the late Carmela and Carmine Santoro; cherished grandfather of Gabriel, Maurizio, Daniela, Stefania and Vincenzo Mario Santoro; dear brother of Nicola (Lina) Santoro...
David Benegas
May 30, 2020
David F. Benegas, 84, passed away May 30, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Mary Benegas. Loving father of Karen (Steve Lombardo), Linda Elam, Marcia (Brian) O’Shea. Loving grandfather of Stevie Lombardo, Paige and Max Elam, Ryan and Aidan O’Shea. Dear brother of Richard Benegas, the late Frank Benegas. Fond uncle of many. Proud alumnus of Indiana University and DePaul...
Marie Rakowiecki
May 30, 2020
Marie Rakowiecki, nee Emma, age 60, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2020. Marie was the beloved wife of Edward "Ed" for 40 wonderful years; loving mother of Thomas (Brandi) and Jeffrey (Britni) Rakowiecki; dearest daughter of the late Mary and Angelo Emma; cherished grandmother of Sophia, Hunter and Kaelynn; dear sister of Guy (Susan) Emma and fond aunt of...
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