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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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Chiara Locascio
Jan 16, 2017
Chiara LoCascio 65 of Villa Park. At rest Monday, January 16, 2017.Beloved wife of Dominico. Loving mother of Michael, Dominick, Maria and Cristina. Fond grandmother of Brenden, Aurora, Brianna, Evelyn and Angelina. Dear sister of Maria, Fillippo, Teresa, Giuseppe, Sal, Cosima, Santo and the late Rosa and Angela. Fond aunt to many. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at...
Mellody Perna
Jan 16, 2017
Mellody J. Perna age 73, Passed away January 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Elgo. Adored mother of James E. Perna and Janis (Gerad) O'Donnell. Cherished grandmother of Joseph E., Justin J., Alise C. and Alivia N. Dear daughter of the late John and Phyllis Imbrogno. Fond sister of the late John Imbrogno. Sister in law of Ivo (Donna)...
Joanne Molitor
Jan 15, 2017
Joanne M. Molitor, age 64, passed away on January 15, 2017 in Chicago. Joanne was the beloved daughter of the late Mary E., nee Gilligan, and the late Joseph A. Molitor; dearest sister of Joseph A. III (Lesa) and Patrick J. (Karen) Molitor, Mary E. (Mark) Braun, Katherine M. Molitor, Patricia J. (Arthur) Meszewski, Margaret M. (Pat) Winchester, Marie T....
Patrick Cucci
Jan 14, 2017
Patrick E. Cucci, 84, passed away January 14, 2017. Born April 16, 1932 to his loving parents the late John B. Cucci and Angelina Grieco Cucci. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Waldt Cucci. His loving children and grandchildren the late Angela, Pasquale E. (Joanne) Cucci and their children Nicholas and Gina; Rocco J. (Dina) Cucci and their children...
Bertha Pappalardo
Jan 14, 2017
Bertha T. Pappalardo 91, At Peace with Christ, Saturday, January 14, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Carmen C.P.D.. Loving mother of Joann Valentine, John and Tony. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Salvato. loving grandmother of Carmen (Chantel), Gianna (Josh), Michael, Mia and Olivia. Great grandmother of Madison, Brooklyn, Vincent and Allison. Dear sister of the late...
Giovanni Dicataldo
Jan 14, 2017
Giovanni DiCataldo 77 of Schaumburg. At rest Saturday, January 14, 2017.Beloved husband of Lucrezia. Loving father of Antonio (Jes) and Annalisa (Mark) Ranallo. Dear grandfather of Johnny, Joey, Danny, Justine, Kali, Elisa and Trevor. Fond brother of Angela, Pierro and Anna. Fond uncle and great uncle to many.Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS)...
Loreta Inserra
Jan 13, 2017
Loreta Inserra, 95, passed away January 13, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Gaetano and the late Rosa Inserra. Dear sister of Maria (the late Jean) Boulet, Rosa (Marcel) Dillie, Giuseppe (Karen) Inserra, the late Baldassare (the late Caterina) Inserra, the late Rosario (Rosa) Inserra, the late Vincenza (the late Filippo) Giacone, the late Salvatore (Rosalia) Inserra, and the late...
Frank Luporini
Jan 13, 2017
Frank Luporini, age 81, passed away on January 13 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was the beloved husband of Virginia, nee Bobor, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Diane (David) Gurklis, Don Luporini and Cathy (Rob) Wieska; cherished grandfather of Colin and Kayleigh Wieska; dearest brother of Loretta (the late Vincent) Ciampi and the late Theresa (the late...
Germano Scavelli
Jan 13, 2017
Germano “Jim” Scavelli, age 86. Beloved husband of Celeste nee Balice; loving father of Josephine (Anthony) Kenevan, Maria (Tony) Barca, Rosalie and the late Michelina; fond grandfather of James, Michael, Richard, Christopher, Michelle, Anthony, Elizabeth, Giuseppe, Michela and Gabriela; dear brother of Dino, the late Frank (Mariann) and the late Anthony (the late Esther); brother-in-law of Maria (Dominic) D’Astici; fond...
Alberto Decicco
Jan 13, 2017
Alberto DeCicco, age 91, born in Mendicino, Prov. di Cosenza, Italy. Beloved husband of Gilda, nee Spizzirri; loving father of Maria, Frank (Tina), Vince (Paola), John (Francesca) and Peter (Melissa) DeCicco; fond grandfather of Gia, Frank, Alberto (Camille), Frankie (Sarah), Alexandria, Gino, Cenzo, Cristina, Paul, Adrianna, Johnny, James, Ava, Olivia; great grandfather of Frank and Mila. Visitation Tuesday Jan. 17,...
Yolanda Tufano
Jan 12, 2017
Yolanda Tufano nee DiJoseph, 94; Devoted wife of the late Andrew; Beloved mother of Joseph 'Joe Who', the late Donald (Rosie) and the late Mary Jean (the late Richard) Dolan; Loving grandmother of Sean, Andy, Donald and Nicole and great-grandmother of 3; Dear sister of Josephine (the late Andrew) Naleway, Vera Nanz and the late Patricia (the late Charles) Riggio;...
George Schnitzius
Jan 12, 2017
George W. Schnitzius, 90, died Thursday January 12, 2017 at the Generations Nursing Home, Des Plaines, Illinois, of complications due to heart and kidney failure. He graduated from Loyola Academy as President of his class in 1944 and Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He loved sports and music – football, track and golf – and playing his...
Anthony Lucchese
Jan 12, 2017
Anthony 'Tony' W. Lucchese 62 of Norwood Park. At rest Thursday, January 12, 2017. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Margaret. Dear brother of Frank (Linda) and Vicki (David) Masters. Fond uncle of Peter, Phillip, Michael and Maureen. Great uncle of Max and Finn. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W....
Carmelo Palumbo
Jan 12, 2017
Carmelo J. Palumbo, 86; Beloved husband and best friend of Janet nee Gentile; Devoted father of Michael L. (Nadezda); Loving grandfather of Michael C. and Matthew; Dear brother of Marino (the late JoAnne) and Charles R. Palumbo, Rose Mary (Donald) Dryjanski, Mary Ann (James) Lane, the late Augustina (the late Robert) Mikos and brother-in-law of Michael (Donna) Gentile; Fond uncle,...
Kathleen Rose
Jan 11, 2017
Kathleen Mae Rose, Age 65, nee Murray. Beloved mother of John, Michael, Sherry, Robert and Kimberly (Heather) Hezinger and Robert Rose and the late Peter and the late Paul Rose. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and the late Rosella (Hannet) Murray. Cherished grandmother of Jon Pugh, Michael, Katlyn, Jade, Brendan and Chloe Hezinger. Dear sister of Susan, Jayne, Patti...
Teresa Grana
Jan 11, 2017
Teresa Grana nee Macaione, 76; Beloved wife of the late Michele; Cherished mother of Erminia (the late Frank) DiPiazza; Loving grandmother of Vito, Michael (Vicky), Anthony and Tania; Dear sister of Maria (the late Agostino) Castaldo, the late Carlo (Josephine) Macaione and the late Josephine ()the late Vincent) Fantauzzo; Visitation Monday Jan. 16th from 4:00 - 9:00 pm at Cumberland...
Rocco Campanile
Jan 11, 2017
Rocco M. Campanile, age 83, U.S. Army/Korea, passed away on January 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Rocco was the beloved husband of Mary Jean 'Gina', nee Iannino, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Sharon J. (Anthony) Grande, Rocco S. (Lisa) and Michael P. (Emily) Campanile; beloved son of the late Laura and Sante Campanile; cherished grandfather of...
Joseph Voelker
Jan 10, 2017
Joseph Anton Voelker, age 53, passed away on January 10, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was the beloved fiance of Renee Arrison; loving father of Christian A.; dearest son of Kathy, nee Weiterschan, and Anton Voelker; dear brother of Monica K. (Michael) Ferkin; fond uncle and godfather of Kailyn Ferkin; dearest nephew, cousin and friend of many. Joe...
Mary Palella
Jan 10, 2017
Mary “Dee Del” Rose Palella, nee Falco, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Frank J.; loving mother of Thomas (Alice), Patrick & Dr. Frank (John); beloved daughter of the late Pasquale & Giuseppina Falco; fond grandmother of Christina (Richard) Cosgrove; great grandmother of Ella dear sister of Ursula (the late Rocco) Montegna & Anthony (JoAnne) Falco; fond aunt of...
Helen Gaimari
Jan 10, 2017
Helen M. Gaimari nee Iovinelli, 99; Beloved wife of the late Rudy; Cherished mother of Michael (Linda) Gaimari, John (Patricia) Gaimari, Leemarie Bonk, the late Carl Gaimari and stepmother to Gerry Tracey; Loving grandmother of Michelle (Dan) Leeper, Matthew, Brandon (Ryan), Becky, Carlee and Nicholas Gaimari, Jill (Tom) Burton, Jane Keenan, the late Bobbi Gaimari and the late Jay Bonk;...
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