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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.

Elbert Oliver

Elbert Oliver

Nov 9, 2015

Elbert M. Oliver, Jr. age 94. Beloved son of the late Elbert M., Sr. & Margaret nee Minypenny. Dear brother of Erna (the late Stanley) Truskloaski, the late Harold, Ira and June. Fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and cousins. Elbert was a member of the American Legion Post #771, VFW Post #4737, Masonic Lodge # 1163. Visitation Monday Nov....

Gaetano Ricci

Gaetano Ricci

Nov 7, 2015

Gaetano Ricci 77 of Norridge. At peace with Christ, Saturday, November 7, 2015.Beloved husband of Anna S. nee Menolascina .Loving father of Maria (John) Marzulli, Rosa (Frank) Infantino, Giovanna and Nick (Laura) Ricci. Loving son of the late John and Maria Ricci. Fond grandfather of Gian Carlo, Francesca (Jose), Danny ( fianc Danielle), Marco, Anna (fianc Matthew), Marco, Franco, Sabrina,...

Giuseppe Cefalu

Giuseppe Cefalu

Nov 2, 2015

Giuseppe Cefalu. Visistation Thursday Nov. 5th 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Service Friday Nov. 6th 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

Steven Nicosia

Steven Nicosia

Nov 1, 2015

Steven Robert Nicosia, age 50, passed away suddenly at his home, surrounded by family, on November 1, 2015. Steven is the beloved son of Joan R., nee Stankiewicz, and John R. Nicosia; dearest brother of Sharon (the late Ken) Stipta, David, Jeffrey and the late Paul Nicosia. Steven was a very loving person to everyone and will be greatly missed...

Patra Koutsianelos

Patra Koutsianelos

Oct 31, 2015

Patra Koutsianelos, age 87. Loving mother of Demetrios 'James' (Priscilla), Bill (Nancy) and George. Fond Grandmother of Amy and Adam (Tara). Step-grandmother of Jason, Kathy, Garrett and Jerry. Great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Voula, Steve, Christ and Kiki. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday Nov. 3rd, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland...

Heleen Thanasouras-Gillman

Heleen Thanasouras-Gillman

Oct 31, 2015

Heleen Thanasouras-Gillman, Age 63. Beloved wife of Lloyd Gillman. Loving step-mother of Adam (Lara) and Vanessa Gillman. Beloved daughter of Kathryn nee Kioutas and the late Mark Thanasouras. Dear sister of Dean (Anne) and Nicholas (Shari) Thanas. Fond aunt of Faye, Rachel and Nikki Thanas. Proprietor of Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant in Chicago. Visitation Tuesday November 3 from 2 p.m. until...

Anthony Ungaro

Anthony Ungaro

Oct 30, 2015

Anthony Ungaro, Age 81. Beloved husband of Angela DiVenere. Loving father of Rosangela (Ronald) Huspen and Tina (Sal) Cappelluti. Fond grandfather of Anthony, Joseph and Nicholas. Visitation Monday November 2 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment All Saints Cemetery

Antonietta Recchia

Antonietta Recchia

Oct 30, 2015

Antonietta Recchia Age 87. Of Elmwood Park Il. At rest October 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Frank Mario. Loving mother of Mary ( the late Mauro) Mucciante and Margherita (Robert) DeMaio. Cherished grandmother of Jeffery DeMaio and Alanna Mucciante. Fond sister of the late Michael (Helena) Magnifico and the late Frank (Lina) Magnifico. Fond aunt of many nieces...

Krzysztof Klysewicz

Krzysztof Klysewicz

Oct 30, 2015

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John Pfister

John Pfister

Oct 29, 2015

John F. Pfister 79 of Park Ridge. At peace with Christ Thursday, October 29, 2015Beloved husband of Mary“ Terry” nee Tamburrino. Loving father of Suzanne, Richard (Margaret) and the late Steven. Fond grandfather of Maria, Natalie and Charlotte. Dear brother of Patricia (the late Ted) Marzec and the late ( Edward Fajnor), The late Mary (the late Obed) Hope, Katherine...

Gloria Serra

Gloria Serra

Oct 29, 2015

Gloria C. Serra, nee Casale, age 93. Devoted wife of the late John; Beloved mother of Carol (Brian) Duffy, Margaret Troy and the late John (Mary) Serra; Loving grandmother of Jennifer (Pete) Mazur, John G. Serra, Denise Duffy, Colleen (John) Claussner, Kristine Duffy, Kathleen (David) Bernstein, Raymond Troy and Rachel Troy; Great grandmother of John Brian, John Patrick, Lucas, Jacob,...

Daniel Hester

Daniel Hester

Oct 29, 2015

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Timothy O'Leary

Timothy O'Leary

Oct 27, 2015

Timothy J. Oleary suddenly, 54, C.F.D. At rest Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Laura nee Bundy. Loving father of Kelly (Alex) Benthusen, John, Dan, Jason and Lauren. Beloved son of Edward and the late Joanne O’Leary. Dear brother of Edward (Diane), Catherine, Maureen, Maribeth and Jack. Dear brother in law of Rob Bundy. Fond uncle and friend to...

Anna Sipta

Anna Sipta

Oct 26, 2015

Anna Sipta, nee Petruska, Age 95. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of James Sipta and Judith Sipta. Cherished sister of the late Joe, John, Mary, Steve, Tony, Agnes, Joanna and Veronica. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday October 29 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. with funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300...

Rose Paletta

Rose Paletta

Oct 25, 2015

Rose Marie Paletta, nee Caldarazzo, age 93, passed away on October 25, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Rose was the beloved wife of the late Albert S.; loving mother of Adele (Michael) Karalis and the late Sandra Rose (Hector) Vasquez; dearest daughter of the late Santa and Louis Caldarazzo; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Joseph) Adams, Kristen Vasquez, Michael and...

Rachele Grizzoffi

Rachele Grizzoffi

Oct 22, 2015

Rachele M. Grizzoffi, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Grizzoffi; loving mother of Thomas (Angela) Grizzoffi, Giovina Grizzoffi, Anne Grizzoffi, and the late Anthony Grizzoffi; Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Anna LaGioia nee Ferrara; Fond grandmother of Justin and Kevin(Nicole) Grizzoffi, and Adam Grizzoffi Gibson. Visitation, Monday October 26, from 9:00 am to time of service...

Ann Martorelli

Ann Martorelli

Oct 21, 2015

Marianna 'Ann' Martorelli nee Sireci, 88; Beloved wife of the late Anthony; Loving mother of Michael (Joyce) and Nancy Martorelli. Visitation Monday Oct. 26th from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Following visitation, there will be a procession to St. Eugene Church for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Crucifixion Garden...

Lori Biagi

Lori Biagi

Oct 21, 2015

Lori Biagi, 82, passed away on October 21, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Lori is the beloved husband of Asia, nee Petrucci, for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Sandra Bernett, Frank (Tricia) Biagi, Steve (Mena) Biagi and Sonia (Brian) Brokke; dearest son of the late Maria and Maurizio Biagi; cherished Nonno of Joseph (Carolyn) Bernett, Frank and Alyssa...

Katherine Bajak

Katherine Bajak

Oct 19, 2015

Katherine Bajak, nee Harjung, age 93 passed away on October 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Katherine was the loving wife of the late Martin; beloved mother of Anne (Dittmar) Dittrich, Bernhard and Rudolph (Sally) Bajak; cherished grandmother of 6; great grandmother of 8; dear sister of the late Michael J. Harjung and a fond aunt of many. Katherine...

Julia Wojtanowski

Julia Wojtanowski

Oct 19, 2015

Julia Wojtanowski, nee Trycha, age 93; Beloved wife of the late Edward: Loving daughter of the late John and Katherine (nee Bernas) Trycha; Devoted mother of Norbert J. (Irene), Pamela (Michael) Rawa, Audrey (Phil) Fanselow, Felicia (Chuck) Donofrio and the late Jerome (the late Carol); Cherished grandmother of Brian (Katie) Wojtanowski, Ed (Kate) Fanselow, Beth (Derek) Kenar, Gina (Jeff) Parker,...

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