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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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Rose Giurato
May 5, 2014
Rose M. Giurato, nee Yacullo, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Michael A. for over 65 wonderful years. Loving mother of Lawrence (Maryann), Michael J. (Rosalie) and Robert (Valerie) Giurato; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Tina) and Christopher Giurato, Lauren (Henry) Schuler, Michael J. and Douglas (Victoria) Giurato, Gina (Matt) Rutherford and Michael V. Giurato; great-grandmother of August, David, Jack,...
Richard Weinstein
May 4, 2014
Richard M. Weinstein, (Former owner & proprietor of Rick’s Mobil in Norridge). Loving father of Marc & Aaron (Michelle) Weinstein. Beloved son of Zelma nee Abramson & Fred Weinstein. Cherished grandfather of Christian, Jeramiah & Gabriel. Dear brother of Jeff & Allan (Linda) Weinstein. Also survived by the Abercrombie family & his “Chicago Mob”.
Sam Sparacino
May 4, 2014
Sam A. Sparacino, age 58 of Chicago’s Portage Park. Beloved husband of JoAnn nee Fogarty. Legendary father to Daniel, Pete (Jennifer), Joseph and Samantha. Proud Papa of Dakota.Loving son of Sam Sr. and the late Adeline nee Powell. Cherished son-in-law of James E. Fogarty and the late Mary Ellen nee Scheidt. Dear brother of Karen (Louis) Bonar, Darniece (Martin) Mlynarski...
Anne Bohar
May 3, 2014
Anne M. Bohar nee Vargo; Devoted wife of the late Ernest; Beloved mother of Steven (Colleen) and Rob Bohar; Loving grandmother of Daniel; Dear sister of Theresa (Peter) Weis and Mary (Ernie) Magyar and sister-in-law of Irene (the late Walter) Ballek, Maria Horvath and Emily Zeks; Fond aunt of many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Wednesday May 7th...
Maria Alfano
May 3, 2014
Maria Rosa Alfano nee Cutri, Age 84. Born in Rende, Provincia Di Cosenza, Italy. Devoted wife of the late Pietro 'Giovanni' Alfano. Beloved mother of Francesco, Assunta (Frank) Servidio, Antonio (Anna), Angelina, Vincenzo (Pam) and John (Susan) Alfano. Loving grandmother of Daniella (Ben), Laura (Dominic), Frankie, Joey, Peter, Anthony, Julia, Cristina, Jospeh, Michael, Josephine, Nicholas and Jilliana. Great grandmother of...
Ronald Crosoli
May 3, 2014
Ronald J. Crosoli, Age 85. Beloved husband of Rose A. nee Giordano. Loving father of Rod (Florence) & Debra (Pasquale) DeSena. Fond grandfather of Laura, Andrea, Rosanna, Silvana & Marc. Great grandfather of Elianna, Milana & Nico. Dear brother of the late John (Gwen) Crosoli. Brother-in-law of the late Calogera (Michael) Macaluso, Leonard (Rose) Giordano & Laura (Joseph) Alongi. Fond...
Joan Dojutrek
May 3, 2014
Joan M. Dojutrek, Age 82. Beloved wife of the late Hank. Loving mother of Michael (Claudia) Greene and the late Robert (Maureen) Greene. Fond grandmother of Steven (Caroline), Kristen, William, and Thomas Greene. Great grandmother of Caden and Parker Greene. Dear sister of the late John Robert Duda. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Joan was an executive secretary...
Micheline Mancini
May 2, 2014
Micheline “Mickey” Mancini, nee Coduto, Age 92. Beloved wife of the late George J. Loving mother of Annette Ryan, the late Carol Jacobazzi,, & Georgene (the late Richard) Dose. Cherished grandmother of 5. Great-grandmother of 7. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.
Mary Pappas
May 2, 2014
Mary E. Pappas, May 11,1923 - May 2, 2014. Loving Mother of Harry (Sharon) and John Pappas. Fond Grandmother of John Pappas, Laura Comparini, Lisa Macari, James Pappas, Melanie Pappas, Linda Walton and Jennifer Brennan. Great-Grandmother of Matthew, J.J., Igor, Dylan, Dalton, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Lily, Jackson, and Gabrial. Memorial visitation Saturday May 10, 12:00 noon until service time at 2:30...
Mel Barcena
May 2, 2014
Mel V. Barcena Age 35. Beloved son of Marissa (Fernando) Cortez and the late Renato Y. Barcena. Loving Brother of Reggie (Aurora) Barcena, Joseph Ryan (Giselle) Cortez, Sharon Cortez, Jermay (Amanda) Cortez, April (David) Perez, and Fernando (Jerri) Cortez. Grandson of Alfredo and Gloria Vergara. and fond Nephew, uncle and cousin to many. Memorial Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 until 9:00...
Patricia Burke
May 2, 2014
Patricia T. Burke nee Clifford, age 81. Beloved wife of William J. for 53 years. Loving mother of Thomas, James(Laurinda Cooker), Robert, Daniel (Patricia) Burke, & Margaret (Steven) Wohlfrom. Cherished grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Betty (the late Martin) Cullen. Visitation Tuesday May 6, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge....
Jean Maichel
May 2, 2014
Jean Maichel, Age 99, nee Roccoforte. Dearly beloved wife of the late Adam Jr. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Becky). Cherished grandmother of Scott, Adam (Michelle), Matt (Tricia), Tyler and Steven. Devoted great grandmother of Caroline, Landan, Abby and Sophie. Dear sister of Pat Rockford, and was preceded in death by siblings, Mary (George) Lazar, Joe (Mary), Tony (Shirley), Don, Marty,...
Diane Liss
May 1, 2014
Diane Lorraine Liss, nee Even, Age 71. Loving mother of Dennis C.P.D. (Brigette) & Doreen (John) Oravetz. Fond grandmother of Dennis, James, Brian, Jimmy C.P.D. Dear sister of Dolores (Kenny) Parisio, Carol (Roger) Zielinski, Frank (Tammy) Even, Late Barbara Wireman. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Friday May 2, from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...
John Spizzirri
May 1, 2014
John “Dooney” Spizzirri. Dear father of Dawn (Larry) Lawless, Joseph (Nadine) Spizzirri, Tammy Callo and Amy (Glenn) Grendzinski; grandfather of Lindsey, Michael, Nicholas, Courtney, Olivia and Isabella; great grandfather of Max, Kenzie Blake and Annabelle. Loving son of the late John and Ella (Albanese) Spizzirri; fond brother of August (Adua) and Joseph (Rose) Spizzirri and the late Rosemary (the late...
Joseph Petrancosta
Apr 30, 2014
Joseph Petrancosta, Age 92. Beloved husband of JoAnn nee Lo Verde. Loving father of Patricia (Jasper) Grimaudo and Salvatore (Christine) Petrancosta. Fond grandfather of Dominic (Jennifer), Joseph, Joann and Nicole. Great grandfather of Sofia. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday May 4 from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Monday...
Antonino Ricotta
Apr 29, 2014
Antonino Ricotta, age 97, beloved husband of Salvatrice. Loving father of Gesualdo (Josephine), Randi (Carmelo) Amoroso, Josephine LoGalbo & the late Maria (Frank) Giangrasso. Dear grandfather of Frances (Claudio) Flores, Jenny (Matt) Bojarb), Maria (Travis) Du Priest, Anthony Ricotta (Sasha Burch), Maria (Ben) Saltz, Domenico Amoroso (Christine Call) & Jessica (Ryan) Goldflies. Great grandfather of Claudio & Maria Flores, Lucy...
Giovanna Siciliano
Apr 28, 2014
Giovanna Siciliano, 99; Beloved wife of the late Vincenzo; Loving mother of Frank Siciliano, Tom Siciliano, Caroline (Glenn) Davis, the late Louis and the late Joseph Siciliano; Dear grandmother of Stacy, Michael, Vincent, Louis, Thomas and Joanna and great-grandmother of Jacob, Anthony, Matthew, Marissa and Luke. Preceded in death by her sister Filomene and her brother Carmen. Family and friends...
Kathleen Gestrich
Apr 27, 2014
Kathleen Gestrich, Age 61, nee Curley. Beloved wife of William for 44 years. Loving mother of Kelly Gestrich-Mandala. Fond grandmother of Bryce William Mandala. Dear sister of Nancy Curley. Fond aunt of Lisa and Lacey and great aunt of Anna and Emily. Visitation Friday May 2nd from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral...
Josephine Deliberto
Apr 27, 2014
Josephine G. Deliberto. nee Malandrino 90 years. Beloved wife of Joseph for 65 years. Loving mother of Kathy (Bob) Kloeckner and the late JoAnn Brace. Beloved daughter of the late Sam and the late Jennie Malandrino. Beloved grandmother of Michael (Vicky) Brace, Brian (Stephanie) Kloeckner and Bob (Nicky) Kloeckner. Great grandmother of Gavin, Ethan, Alex, Brandon, Rilynn and Addison. Dear...
Helen Krillies
Apr 27, 2014
Helen Krillies nee Petrakos. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Deno (Valerie) and John Krillies. Proud Yiayia of Christina (John) Louizes, Lucas (fiancee Alyson) and Andrew (Kathleen) Krillies. Great-Yiayia of Zeno and C.J. Louizes, Lydia, Demitrius and Chloe Krillies. Dear sister of the late Harriet (the late Nicholas) and Peter (the late Assimina) Petrakos. Sister-in-law of Mary...
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