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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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Antonio Bellini

Antonio Bellini

Feb 8, 2015

Antonio Bellini, age 89. Beloved husband of Serafina, nee Santoro. Loving father of Joseph (Weslie) Bellini. Dear brother of Maria, Simone, Italia, Giovanni, Rosa, the late Lucia, Nina and Anna. Fond uncle of many and proprietor of Bellini Italian Cuisine formerly at Montrose and Milwaukee. Visitation Thursday February 12, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...

James Ackerman

James Ackerman

Feb 8, 2015

James Ackerman, Age 79. Beloved husband of Beatrice. Loving father of Vince (Suzanne), Ron (Christen), James (Angela), Glenn, Johnny (Ingrid), Pat (Kris) and Tammy Ackerman. Cherished grandfather of ten. Adored son of the late Harold Ackerman and the late Jean (nee Cerone) Salice. Dear brother of the late Shirley Grover. Fond brother-in-law, cousin and uncle to many. Member of International...

Angela Lepore

Angela Lepore

Feb 8, 2015

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Helen Cervantes

Helen Cervantes

Feb 7, 2015

Helen Cervantes Age 78. of River Grove. Passed away February 7, 2015. Loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. She left a legacy of people who loved her and appreciated her . She encouraged independence and knowledge through education and reading, she will be greatly missed. Visitation Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence...

Sam Spanola

Sam Spanola

Feb 7, 2015

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Joseph Cooper

Joseph Cooper

Feb 7, 2015

Joseph J. Cooper, age 36. Born on April 16, 1977. Passed away February 7, 2015. Beloved son of Stella Cooper; fond cousin of Angela (David) Dugan and David Binkowski; loving nephews of Edward Binkowski and Phyllis and the late Casimir Binkowski. All services were private.

Edwin Kowalski

Edwin Kowalski

Feb 6, 2015

Edwin Kowalski. Age 91. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Anna nee Sowinska and the late Estelle nee Matray. Loving father of Kathleen (Sid) Fey, John (Susan) Kowalski, the late Edwin (Kathleen) Kowalski and Veronika (Mike) Shumaker. Fond grandfather of Donna (Ken) Hutchins, Deanna (Kevin) Gaughan, Christopher (Aimee), Jonathan (Kristen), Kristal (Rob) Kaiser. Dear great grandfather of Jack, Theo, Raffy, Nevvy,...

Thomas Defilippis

Thomas Defilippis

Feb 6, 2015

Dr. Thomas G. DeFilippis, 84; U.S. Army Korean War Veteran; Beloved husband of the late Marlene nee Liecker; Cherished father of Michael (Cindy) DeFilippis; Loving grandfather of Michele (Larry) Bernstein and the late Michael DeFilippis and great-grandfather of Morgan, Mason, Matilda and the late Riley; Dear brother of the late Victoria Tovar. Fond uncle of Mark and Bobby Tovar. Private...

Ferdinand Kuttritz

Ferdinand Kuttritz

Feb 6, 2015

Ferdinand Kuttritz, Age 75. Beloved husband of Roma. Loving father of Diane Ginajlo, Theresa (Rick) Rowe and Shirley (late Robert) Wrobel. Cherished grandfather of Debbie Buehler, Bianca Ginajlo, Emma Rowe, Ryan Wrobel and the late Robert Wrobel. Great grandfather of Dylan Rodriquez. Visitation Tuesday Feb. 10 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral...

Joseph Romano

Joseph Romano

Feb 4, 2015

Joseph S. Romano, 82; Beloved husband of Lorraine; Cherished father of John (fianc Maureen), Joey (Josephine) and the late Linda Romano and Sharon (Jerry) Szofer, Susan (Dan) Maher, Michael (Denise) Krambeer and Sheila Krambeer; Loving grandfather of C.J., Jacob, Gianna, Anthony, Brittany, Daniel, Lindsey, Alyssa and Riannon; Dear brother of John (Mary) Romano, the late Rose (the late Sam) Morreale...

Mary Cammarata

Mary Cammarata

Feb 4, 2015

Mary Lou Cammarata, nee Launius, age 72. Beloved wife of the late Jack Postelnik and the late John Cammarata. Loving mother of Julie Carlson, John (Susan) Postelnik and Denise (Jayme) Henke. Fond grandmother of Jennifer (Jen Cesario) and Christine Carlson; Claire, Sarah and Ryan Postelnik, Dylan Henke and the late Lauren Postelnik. Great-grandmother of Nina. Dear sister of Donald (Margaret)...

Rosemaria Pizzo

Rosemaria Pizzo

Feb 4, 2015

Rosemaria Pizzo, nee Marsillo. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Beloved mother of Eleanor (Giuseppe) Leone, Frank, Sam (Cynthia) Pizzo. Good friend of Nancy Klebenow. Fond grandmother of Santina (Craig), Rosemary (Jerry), Sam, Nicholas and Michael. Great-grandmother of Craig, Justin, Clara and Anthony. Dear sister of Paul (Dolly) Marsillo and the late Giuseppe (Nickolina) Marsillo. Visitation Sunday, Feb. 8, 2:00...

William Mcerlean

William Mcerlean

Feb 4, 2015

William J. McErlean, 85; Korean War U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Retired C.P.D.; Beloved husband of the late Ann McErlean and fianc of Carol Crisci; Cherished father of Kathleen McErlean, Thomas (Dawn) McErlean, Karen (Daniel) Potter and the late Michael (the late Darlene) McErlean; Loving grandfather of Sean (fianc Karen) and Erin McErlean; Dear brother of the late John (the late...

Jeremiah Crimmins

Jeremiah Crimmins

Feb 3, 2015

Jeremiah 'Jerry' Crimmins, 97, WWII U.S. Army Veteran; Devoted husband of the late Margaret nee Stankus; Beloved father of Patrick; Loving son of the late Mary and the late Jeremiah Crimmins; Dear brother of the late Marie (the late Bernard) Blum, the late Margaret (the late Eugene) Connelly, the late Catherine Crimmins, the late John (the late Marion) Crimmins, the...

Irvin Zick

Irvin Zick

Feb 2, 2015

Irvin W. “Lefty” Zick Jr. Age 77. Passed away Wednesday February 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Joyce nee Evans. Loving father of Steve (Agnes), Michael and Kari (Rosa) Zick. Fond grandfather of Matthew adams (Fianc Angela Randazzo), Isabella, Steven and Jasmine. Dear brother of Arlene (Robert) Carramusa and Sandy Alwicker (Mike Lewandowski). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Helen Melinyshyn

Helen Melinyshyn

Feb 2, 2015

Helen Melinyshyn, nee Brudny, age 88, Beloved wife of John for 57 wonderful years; loving mother of Lev (Delia), Paul (Dawn Warner) and John (Jillian) Melinyshyn; dearest daughter of the late Anna and Stephen Brudny; proud grandmother of Stephanie, Samantha, Matthew and Mark Melinyshyn; dear sister of Stephanie Ovcharchyn and Mary Brudny; fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers,...

Thomas Cafferkey

Thomas Cafferkey

Feb 2, 2015

Thomas Cafferkey, age 73. Beloved husband of the late Janice nee Banovitz. Loving father of Dave (Katherine) Cafferkey and Megan (Nicholas) Brehmer. Fond Papa of Gavin and Sean Cafferkey and Lauren and Jackson Brehmer. Dear brother of 3 sisters and 2 brothers, preceded in death by 1 sister and 5 brothers. Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday...

Irene Frederick

Irene Frederick

Feb 2, 2015

Irene C. Frederick, nee Chosnyk,. Loving wife of the late John Frederick. Dear daughter of the late Walter and Stella nee Kowalski Chosnyk. Loving sister of the late Arthur (Patricia) Chosnyk. Fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Friday Feb. 6, from 9:00a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL....

Salvatore Alaimo

Salvatore Alaimo

Feb 1, 2015

Salvatore N, Alaimo, Age 61. Beloved husband of Patrizia nee Bartucci. Loving father of Cristian, Salvatore and Tina. Beloved son of the late Cristoforo and the late Concetta Alaimo. Devoted son-in-law of Mario and Concetta Bartucci. Dear brother of Giacoma (Dragolub) Radic, Giovanni (Marianne), George (Maria), Nicasio (Fabiola) and the late Giuseppe (Enza) Alaimo. Adored brother-in-law of Mirella (Mike) Mazzone...

Daniel Deleo

Daniel Deleo

Jan 31, 2015

Daniel T. DeLeo, Age 57, Formerly of Elmwood Park & Norridge. Danny will be missed by his Loving family, Kathy DeLeo, JoAnne Voltes, Carole (Terry) Johnson, Susan Ranieri, Michael Ranieri, Enzo & Lucille Romozzi, Andrew Gualano, Terri Metzger, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday Feb. 4 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge....

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