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.

Alma Dallafior

Alma Dallafior

Mar 14, 2019

Alma Dallafior, age 90, passed away on March 14, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Ioriatti) Dallafior; Loving sister of Ernest (Kathleen) Dallafior, the late Natalie Smith-Barbour and the late Mary J. Dallafior; Cherished aunt of John (Diane), Peter (Mary Jane) and Paul (Jennifer) Smith, Maryellyn Roberts, Sandra (Brian) Deardorff, David (Amira) Dallafior and Lynne (Tony)...

Nick D'Alessandro

Nick D'Alessandro

Mar 14, 2019

Nick D’Alessandro, 87, of Chicago, passed away March 14, 2019. Born in Carpuso Bari, Italy. Beloved husband of Chris nee Campbell for 53 wonderful years. Loving father of Maria (Eric Rupe) (the late Ken) Hush. Peter (Debbie) D’Alessandro, Nicole (Ryan) McGreevy, Vincent (Melinda) D’Alessandro. Fond grandfather of Thomas, the late Nicholas, Kieran, Kyle, Kasandra (James), Analise, Kiera, Emma, Sinead, Daniel,...

Sebastiano Perna

Sebastiano Perna

Mar 13, 2019

Sebastiano Perna, age 87. Beloved husband of Maria nee Zagone; loving father of Joseph (Patricia) and Marisa Perna; grandfather of Sam and Matt; dear brother of Vincenzo (the late Anna), Salvatore (Camela), John (Mariella), Concetta (John) Sauciuc and the late Pietro (Giovanna); fond uncle of many. Visitation Friday March 15, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300...

Anna Laudadio

Anna Laudadio

Mar 12, 2019

Anna Laudadio nee Iacoviello, age 95, born in Mola di Bari, Italy, passed away surrounded by her family and friends at her bedside. Devoted wife of the late Giuseppe; beloved mother of Rocco and Anna (William) Eshmont; loving grandmother of Kendall. Visitation Monday March 25, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge,...

Randall Ugorek

Randall Ugorek

Mar 12, 2019

Randall J. Ugorek, age 67, C.P.D. Retired, U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War passed away suddenly on March 12, 2019. Randall was the beloved husband of the late Diane, nee Scinski; loving father of Michael J. Ugorek; dearest son of the late Bernice, nee Moscinski, and Leonard Ugorek; dear brother of Peter (the late Elizabeth) Ugorek and the late...

Ralph Lonero

Ralph Lonero

Mar 12, 2019

Ralph A. Lonero 93 of Norridge. Veteran of WW 2. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday March 12, 2019. Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Cutro. Loving father of William, Donna (Michael) Calderisi and the late David (Deirdre). Grandfather of Denise, Robert (Paula), Sherry (Colin), Dana (Michael), Daniel, Melissa, Nicole and Lauren. Great grandfather of Aiden, Anthony and Emma. Dear brother of...

Ronald Zielinski

Ronald Zielinski

Mar 11, 2019

Ronald S. Zielinski, Jr., age 46, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2019. Ronald was the loving father of Jolene; beloved son of Patricia, nee Dorsey, and the late Ronald S. Zielinski Sr.; cherished grandson of Margaret and the late Dale Dorsey, and the late Anne and Frank Zielinski; dearest godson and nephew of Peggy (Kenneth) Galczak and nephew of...

Lucille Pagano

Lucille Pagano

Mar 9, 2019

Lucille K. Pagano nee Rotunno,age 88. Beloved daughter of the late Rocco and Kathleen (nee O'brien) Rotunno; Loving mother of Michael Jr. (Candace), Patrick, Mary (Michael) Elste, Robert (Ingrid), Kathleen (Anthony) Melone, and the late Frank; beloved grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; loving sister to Joseph ( Marilyn) Rotunno and the late Mary (Russell) Sciandra; beloved aunt...

Maria Dire

Maria Dire

Mar 9, 2019

Maria Antonietta DiRe, 92, passed away peacefully, March 9, 2019, at her home in Chicago. Maria was born in Cantalupo, Italy and emigrated to the United States in 1948 with her husband, Domenico and son, Vincenzo. She loved the United States for giving her endless opportunities. She quickly became an “American” by learning the language, cooking turkey for Thanksgiving and,...

Eugene Nero

Eugene Nero

Mar 8, 2019

Eugene Peter Nero, age 70, passed away on March 8, 2019. Eugene was the loving son of the late Ann and Peter Nero; dearest brother of Frank (the late Barbara) Nero and Mary Ann (Carl) Waters; loving uncle of Steve, Robert, Frank Jr., Hayden, Morgan, Jane, Nick, Alexis, Tracy and the Jason, Robert, Candace and Evan. Visitation will be Wednesday...

Walter Obrochta

Walter Obrochta

Mar 8, 2019

Walter A. Obrochta 58 of Edison Park, Retired C.F.D., active Pipe Fitter Local 597 at rest March 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Connie, loving father of Carleigh, Walter Patrick and Sean. Beloved son of Walter F. and the late Lauretta nee Page. Dear brother of Mark (Jill) Obrochta, Laura Obrochta (Jack Hoppenrath) , the late Donna and Timothy Obrochta. Fond...

Anthony Chiodo

Anthony Chiodo

Mar 8, 2019

Dr. Anthony Thomas Chiodo III, DDS, age 59, passed peacefully into God’s care surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Karen nee DaSilva; devoted father of Anthony IV and Kathryn; cherished son of Anthony, Jr. and Barbara nee Lavorata; son-in-law of Patricia and the late Bernardo DaSilva; dear brother of John (Kenarr), Michael and Christopher...

Calogero Martorana

Calogero Martorana

Mar 7, 2019

Calogero Martorana, age 72, born in Bagheria, provincia Di Palermo, passed away on March 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Calogero was the beloved husband of Gaetana, nee LoBue; loving father of Settimo (Carrie) and Luisa Martorana; dearest son of the late Luisa, nee Bucchieri, and the late Settimo; cherished grandfather of Angelina, Celio and Antonella. Visitation will be...

Annette Giuffre

Annette Giuffre

Mar 6, 2019

Annette S. ‘Nettie’ Giuffre, nee Pignone, 80, passed away March 6, 2018. Loving wife of Joseph M. Giuffre. Beloved daughter of the late Rocco and Jennie (nee Malone) Pignone. Loving sister of Angeline (William) McGleam, Rocco (Gerry) Pignone, the late Richard (Carol) Pignone. Dear sister-in-law of the late August Jeffrey, the late Jack (Rose) Giuffre, the late Michael (Kay) Giuffre,...

Jane Lechowicz

Jane Lechowicz

Mar 6, 2019

Jane Loretta Lechowicz nee Antolak. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving Mother of Barbara (James) Slonka and Bruce (Nina) Lechowicz. Fond grandmother of Mark (Lisa) and Todd Slonka, Peter (Deana) Manschula, Joe (Carol) and John (Rachel) Lechowitz and Laurie (Phil) Szwajkowski. Great grandmother of Kyle, Jenna, Micaela, Nicholas and Antony.Dear sister of Wanda (Walter) Wojdyla, Josephine (the late John)...

James Giamarusti

James Giamarusti

Mar 6, 2019

James C. Giamarusti, 68, U.S. Army veteran; Beloved husband of Debbie nee Brennan; Devoted father of Nancy and Bobby Giamarusti; Loving grandfather of Vincent and Bo; Dear brother of Joseph (Marie) Giamarusti, the late John (Dolores) Giamarusti, Kathleen (Paul) Wanhala and Michael (Colleen) Giamarusti; Dear brother-in-law of Kathie Brennan and the late Robert Brennan; Fond uncle and friend to many....

Frances Demos

Frances Demos

Mar 6, 2019

Frances Demos, 77, passed away March 6, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Demos. Loving mother of Greg (Sue), Jim (Michelle), Perry, and Mike (Denise) Demos. Fond grandmother of Stephanie (Jason) Jensen, Ashely, Christopher, Deanna, Alyssa, Teddy, Peter, and Teddy. Great grandmother of Brody, Avery, and Amelia. Dear sister of the late Elaine (Alex) Rasiarmos, and the late George...

Jeanne Mcardle

Jeanne Mcardle

Mar 5, 2019

Jeanne P. McArdle. Beloved wife of the late Roy; loving mother of Mathew and Erin (Dave); fond grandmother of Finley; dear sister of Kathie Quirk and Jack (Stella) Quirk; sister-in-law of Eileen McCoy and Helen McArdle; aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Friday March 8, 2019, 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Dreschler Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S....

Vincenzo D'Argento

Vincenzo D'Argento

Mar 4, 2019

Vincenzo D'Argento, 81; Cherished husband of Angela Lina nee Spilotro; Beloved father of Angela (Vince) Gloria, Frank D'Argento, Joe D'Argento and Savino Nuccio (Laura) D'Argento; Loving grandfather of Vincent J. D'Argento, Anthony J. Gloria, Michael S. (Amanda) Gloria, Krystyna, Gianna, Vincenzo, Angelina and the late Anthony Michael D'Argento; Loving great-grandfather of Joey, Dominic, Lahna, Elsie, Pino and Mia; Dear brother...

Francesco Dimaso

Francesco Dimaso

Mar 4, 2019

Francesco ‘Frank’ S. DiMaso, 85, passed away March 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Leonarda for 59 wonderful years. Loving father of Lella (Phil) Favia, Philip DiMaso, and Lorenzo (Marisa) DiMaso. Fond grandfather of Lianna (Charlie), Sabrina, Amanda, Michael, Francesco. Visitation will be Friday, March 8, at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with...

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