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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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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
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
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
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
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
Oct 30, 2015
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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
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
Oct 29, 2015
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Mayme Grande
Oct 18, 2015
Mayme M. Grande, nee Matelli, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Gino, Sr; loving mother of Susan (the late Thomas) Helsper, Russell (Amy), Gino and Tony; fond grandmother of Christine (Karl), Gene, LeRoy, Jr. (Jen), Rocco, Geno, Nicole, Alyssa, Abby, Gianna, Serina, Tiana and the late Josh; great grandmother of Brandon and Kaleigh; dear sister of the late Reno,...
Michael Lund
Oct 18, 2015
Michael R. Lund, age 20, passed away on October 18, 2015. Michael is the beloved son of Patricia A., nee Pagnozzi, and Michael J. (Jennifer) Lund; dear brother of Matthew and Zachary (Abby Roman) Laut; fond uncle of Hailey Roman. Visitation will be Thursday Oct. 22nd. from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge,...
Clara Ricciardi
Oct 17, 2015
Clara Ricciardi nee Finiello, 85; Beloved wife of the late Gene 'Geno'; Devoted mother of Michael (Victoria) Ricciardi, Mary Lou (David) Merryman, Eugene (Patricia) Ricciardi and Frank (Laura) Ricciardi; Loving grandmother of Katie, Christopher, Andrea, David, Bryant, Nicholas, Matthew, Joseph, Alex, Michael, Thomas and Sarah and great-grandmother of Madison and Hailey; Cherished sister of Benilda Matera, dear aunt of Anna...
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