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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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Mayra Suarez
Jun 12, 2020
Mayra E. Suarez nee Granda, age 77. Beloved wife of the late Cosme Suarez; loving mother of Mariella (Jose) Navarro, Cosme (Adriana) Suarez, and Alexander Suarez; beloved daughter of the late Nicomendes and Esther Granda nee Isquierdo; fond grandmother of Taline, Tatiana and Anthony Navarro, Sophia, Nayeli and Jocelynn Suarez; dear sister of Gisela Granda, Nicomedes (Barbara) Granda, Amarilis (Gerald)...
Lawrence Fumarolo
Jun 12, 2020
Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Fumarolo, age 75, passed away Friday, June 12th, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19 and renal failure. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, father, papa, and friend. He adored his 13 “weasels” and had nicknames for everyone from his own parents to his siblings, his children and grandchildren and friends. He was very clever in...
John Pini
Jun 12, 2020
John Joseph Pini, age 92, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. John was the beloved husband of Alma, nee Marcon, for 69 1/2 wonderful years; loving father of Terese L. (Doug) Tesnow, Andrew J. (Melissa) and Maria A. Pini; cherished grandfather of Doug and Tracy Tesnow, John (Carly), Andy (Katelyn), Matthew,...
Kenneth Malatesta
Jun 11, 2020
Kenneth A. Malatesta, age 73, U.S. Army Vet. Devoted husband of Karen nee DeLaurentis; beloved father of Michael J. (Paula), Kenny (Aryel) and Annie (Chris) Romanelli; beloved son of the late John and the late Ann Malatesta; loving grandfather of Ava, Leo, Sam, John, Nicholas, Noam, Luke and Lev; dear brother of John (Annette), the late Jim (Diane) and the...
Diego Rizzo
Jun 11, 2020
Diego Rizzo, Age 88. Beloved husband of Maria nee Ippolito. Loving father of Rosemary (Frank) Urso Russo, Anna (Dave) Olson and Leo (Jurgita) Rizzo. Cherished grandfather of Nina, Marisa, Natalie and Frankie Urso Russo and Daniella Olson. Dear brother of Franco (late Angela) Rizzo, Andrea (Patricia) Rizzo, Caterina (Salvatore) Cali and the late Anna (late Frank) Alagna and the late...
Kathleen Evans
Jun 11, 2020
Kathleen passed away on June 11, 2020. She grew up in the Oak Park area and most recently lived in Harwood Heights, IL.Kathleen always embraced life to the fullest. She will be remembered lovingly by her many cousins, nieces and nephews, colleagues, Red Hat ladies, neighbors and friends.She had a long and happy affiliation with the Jewish United Fund in...
Richard May
Jun 10, 2020
Richard ‘Rick’ May, 59, passed away June 10, 2020. Beloved life partner of Robin. Loving father of Lisa (Derrik) Wright, Rikki May, Lindsay (Tony) Borias, and Nicole (Lou) Scornavacco. Beloved son of the late Richard and Barbara May. Loving grandfather of Makayla, Bishop, Alyssa, Hailey, Aaliyah, John, and Fallon. Dear brother of Diane (Lee) Wright and Debbie (Joe) May-Harrelson. Fond...
Martha Garner
Jun 10, 2020
Martha Marie Garner, nee Martin, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020. Martha was the beloved wife of the late Roy Emery Garner; loving mother of Suzanne Marie Garner; dearest daughter of the late Grancie and Benjamin Martin; dear sister of Betty A. and the late Harland "John" William Martin, Helen Louise Martin-Arneson, Marjorie "Mickey" Martin-Fossel and Evelyn...
Brunhilde Chiappe
Jun 10, 2020
Brunhilde 'Bunny' Chiappe, 96, passed away June 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Chiappe. Loving mother of Sue (Calvin) Haag. Beloved daughter of the late Frederick Sr. and Mathilde Sood. Loving grandmother of Michael (Erin) Curtin, Darren Haag, and Connie (Chad) Dagel. Great grandmother of Theo Curtin, Grace Haag, Chloe Dagel, and Audie Dagel. Dear sister of Frederick...
Norma Quilici
Jun 9, 2020
Norma Quilici, nee Bartolini, age 96, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family on June 9, 2020. Norma was the beloved wife of the late Ermanno; loving mother of Corinne (James) Chapetta, Carl (Elizabeth), Peter and the late Marianna Quilici; dearest daughter of the late Marianna, nee Chichini, and the late Pietro Bartolini; cherished grandmother of Joseph and...
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...
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