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.
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Rocco Smeriglio
Jul 11, 2019
Rocco Angelo Smeriglio, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 11; loving husband of Elizabeth, nee Scarpelli, for 57 years. Cherished father of Joseph (Concetta), Rocco Jr. (Andrea), Chiara (late Christopher) Zelko; devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Michael, Francesca, Emilia, Rocco, Francesco, Joseph, Antonio; beloved son of the late Giuseppe and Chiara, nee Russo; loving brother of the late Frank (Grace),...
Norma Orlando
Jul 11, 2019
Norma A. Orlando, nee Polidori, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019. Norma was the beloved wife of the late Frank M.; loving mother of Michael Francis (Diane Gabl), Nancy Jean and Kenneth Matthew (Jessica Whetter) Orlando; dearest daughter of the late Mary and Primo Polidori; cherished grandmother of Pierce Orlando; dear sister in-law of Sam (Angel) and...
Esther Zielinsky
Jul 10, 2019
Esther S. Zielinsky, nee Kendzior, age 91, passed away on July 10, 2019. Esther was the beloved wife of the late Terry; loving mother of Ronald (Lauren) and Gary (Debbie) Zielinsky; cherished grandmother of Dana (Jordan) Steinberg, Ashley (Dan) Harris, Kevin (Altera) and Kyle Zielinsky; great grandmother of Zachary; dearest sister of the late Evelyn Pizek and the late Charlotte...
Romeo Bruno
Jul 10, 2019
Romeo "Mayo" S. Bruno, age 99, known professionally in the entertainment business as "Mayo" Bruno, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A member of the greatest generation, he was a proud veteran of WW II, who served his country in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. stationed in England. He was the loving son of the late Joseph and...
Kenneth Burger
Jul 9, 2019
Kenneth John Burger, Sgt. C.P.D. Retired, U.S. Navy Veteran of Korea, Canine Trainer, age 88, passed away on July 9, 2019. Ken was the beloved husband of Leona, nee Sadorf, for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Jeffrey J. Burger and Leslie C. (Michael Maddaloni) Marshall; dearest son of the late Edythe and John Burger; dear brother of the late...
Carmen Serritella
Jul 8, 2019
Carmen Serritella, age 101. Passed away in Benton, Arkansas. Beloved husband of the late Immaculata "Marge" nee Puccetti; loving father of Deborah Benton, William Serritella, and the late Joseph Serritella; dear grandfather of Ryan Benton, Jason (Lindsey) Benton, Rebecca (Ryan) Crawley, Angela and Kimberly Serritella; great grandfather of many; fond uncle and friend to many. Memorial Visitation Friday, August 16,...
Marianna Madeja
Jul 8, 2019
Marianna Madeja nee Koziel, age 82. Beloved wife of the late Jan Madeja; loving mother of Teresa Ann (Janusz) Gobiecki, Jolanta (Rafal) Pamula, and the late Bernadette (the late Ron) Gray; beloved daughter of the late Jan and Karolina Koziel nee Jeziorczak; fond grandmother of Gregory, Michael, Renata, Joe, Patrick, Sophia, and Alexandra; great grandmother of Alexander, Danielle, and Nathan;...
Vincenza Anzaldi
Jul 7, 2019
Vincenza Anzaldi, nee Trubia, age 82, passed away suddenly on July 7, 2019. Vincenza was the beloved wife of Antonio "Tony" for 63 wonderful years; loving mother of Frank P. (Ingrid) and Charles (Candace) Anzaldi; dearest daughter of the late Giuseppina and Lillo Trubia; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Frank, Tania, Ashlie, Nicholas and Jovanni Anzaldi; great grandmother of Jaiden; dear...
Giorgio Criscione
Jul 6, 2019
Giorgio Criscione, Born in Caccamo, Sicilia. Devoted husband of Josephine nee Scimeca. Loving father of Joseph Criscione Beloved son of the late Giuseppe and Giuseppa (nee Gariffa) Criscione. Dear brother of Antonino (Giovanna), Nicasio (Teresa) Criscione, Giuseppina (Gaetano) Castelluzzo, Sarina (late Domenico) Scimeca, and Genoefera (Nardo) Porto. Loving brother in law of the late Paolo, late Giuseppe (Giuseppa) Scimeca, Mimma...
Janet Sochnuk
Jul 6, 2019
Janet Lynn Sochnuk, age 55, at rest on July 6, 2019. Beloved daughter of Jack (life partner of Mary Mann) and the late Rose (nee Gaik). Sochnuk. Dear sister of James Sochnuk. Fond aunt of Sara (Kevin) Schroeder. Funeral service Wednesday July 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery interment chapel (Belmont and Cumberland in River Grove, Il)...
Kathleen Mcerlean
Jul 6, 2019
Kathleen McErlean, 61, passed away July 6, 2019. Kathleen can easily be classified as “one of the greats” and lived life her way. Kath could always be seen with her colorful water bottle filled with ice water in hand and a rum and coke in the evening (or sometimes the afternoons depending on the day). She enjoyed her James Patterson...
Dolores Pigoni
Jul 5, 2019
Dolores Pigoni, Age 88, nee Mikolajczak. Korean Conflict Army Veteran. Beloved wife of the late Dino. Loving mother of Nancy (Jan) Pigoni, Peggy (Jim) Jay and Mary Kay (Tony) Herner. Cherished grandmother of Julie (Angel) Cruz; Maranda, Joseph, Eleanor and Thomas Herner. Great grandmother of Emiliano Cruz. Dear sister of George (late Wanda) Mason and she was preceded in death...
Lorry Benduha
Jul 4, 2019
Lorry A. Benduha, age 63. Loving mother of Danine (Daniel) Datil. Dearest daughter of Teresa (nee Mallard) and the late John Benduha. Cherished grandmother of Ezabelle and Elijah. Loving sister of Mary Jo (Bob) Macada, Jimmy (Mary) Benduha and Barry (Louise) Benduha. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at...
Chuck Miller
Jul 4, 2019
Chuck Miller, age 62. Beloved husband of Catherine Miller nee Heger; loving father of Charles J. (Sarah) Miller and Miranda R. Miller; beloved son of Lucy (Jack) Hein; fond grandfather of Kaylee Jayne, Heather, Addison, Amelia, and Annabelle Rose; dear brother of Houston B. Miller; fond uncle of Sheila, Ricky, Houston David, and Dale Joanne.The family ask that those attending...
John Margelewski
Jul 4, 2019
John P. Margelewski 68 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, July 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Catherine nee Credille. Loving father of Brian. Beloved son of the late John and Virginia. Dear brother of Michael (Pam), Thomas (the late Lori), Gregory (Marla), Mary Margelewski (Kevin Graham), Nancy (Richard) Ringler the late Bobby (the late Cheryl Todde) and Raymond....
Phyllis Decore
Jul 3, 2019
Phyllis (Philomena Anne) DeCore, 61, loving daughter of Ignazio and Anne DeCore (late), Sister to the Peter, Ursula (late), and Dominic, Aunt to Nephew Peter. Niece, Cousin, and friend to many passed peacefully on July 3, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Friday, July...
Ervin Licko
Jul 2, 2019
Ervin A. Licko, age 95, United States Marine Corps Veteran of WWII and Korea passed away on July 2, 2019. Ervin was the beloved husband of Eleanor L., nee Hormann, for 63 wonderful years; loving father of Karen S. (Robert) Erst; dearest son of the late Anna and John Licko; cherished grandfather of Amy (Joseph) Greene, Amanda and the late...
Antoinette Manczak
Jun 30, 2019
Antoinette R. Manczak, nee Motto, 97, dearly beloved wife of the late Daniel G.; most loving mother of Andrew J., Mary Rose C. and Mary Angela; cherished daughter of the late Michael M. and Rose (nee Izzo) Motto; devoted sister of the late Rosaria M. (Frank J.) Csar, Salvatore A., MD (Jean E.) Motto and Ralph J., DDS (Dorothy A.)...
Vera Pipitone
Jun 29, 2019
Vera Italia Pipitone, nee Monegato, age 77, passed away on June 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Vera was the beloved wife of John for 57 wonderful years; loving mother of Michelle A. and Anthony J. Pipitone; dearest daughter of the late Dora and John Monegato; cherished grandmother of Deanne N. Pipitone, Ashley L. McMahon, Michael A. and Kendel...
Zenon Huk
Jun 28, 2019
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