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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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Josephine Didomenico
Mar 1, 2013
Josephine Di Domenico nee Valenti. 91, at peace with Christ Friday March 1 , 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward Loving mother of Ed Jr. (Diann), John (Cathy), Carol (John) Johnsen and Denise. Cherished grandmother of John, Jonathan, Nathan, Lauren, Rachel(Nick) and Matthew. Dear sister of Gus (Kay), the late Sam, Mary (the late Joe) and Larry (the late...
Jewel Deluca
Mar 1, 2013
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Victor Laporte
Feb 28, 2013
Victor LaPorte 'Jr' Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Frances (Nee Caringella); Loving father of Victor (Betty) and Mary Ann (Andrew) Bryant. Loving 'PaPa' of Jessica, Sara, Victor and Madalyn. Devoted son of the late Victor and the late Mary (Nee Cosentino). Fond Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his siblings, Madeline (Angelo)...
Matilda Dutchak
Feb 28, 2013
Matilda 'Mitzi' Dutchak Nee Makara, age 94. Beloved wife of Marcel 'Douglas' Dutchak. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mitz iwas a retired employee of Marshall Field and Co. for 37 years. She had a lifelong love of gardening, music, and art and was loved by many. Visitation Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of prayers at 10:45 a.m....
Richard Claudio
Feb 28, 2013
Richard Claudio, age 71. Beloved Husband of Carmen, nee Crespo, for 54 wonderful years. Loving Father of Norma (Jose) Lozano, Richard Jr. (Debbie), Steve, Gilbert (Gina), U.S.M.C. Master Sgt. Orlando (Naomi) and the late Maria Claudio. Dearest Son of the late Francesca, nee Silva, and the late Lorenzo Claudio. Cherished Grandfather of 15. Dear Brother of Maria Morales and Carmen...
Florence Azzaro
Feb 27, 2013
Florence T. Azzaro age 92, at rest February 27, 2013. Beloved wife of Tony A. Loving mother of Diane (the late James) Malatesta, June (Jack) Beckman and Tony Azzaro. Fond grandmother of Sherriann (Oscar) Polanco, Anthony Beckman and Nick Beckman. Great grandmother of Oscar, Austin, and Anthony. Memorial Visitation Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11:00...
Maria Geraci
Feb 27, 2013
Maria Geraci nee LiVecchi, age 97, of Mt. Prospect, formerly of Sicily, Italy. Passed away on February 27, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved Wife of the late Vincenzo Geraci for 65 wonderful years. Loving Mother of Angela (Mario) LaPlaca and Antonina (Giuseppe) Spedale. Cherished Nonna of Joseph V. (Susan) LaPlaca, Judith (James) Rooney, Vincent (Elizabeth) LaPlaca, Valeria (James)...
Ernest Tagliere
Feb 24, 2013
Ernest Tagliere, Age 78, retired C.P.D. Beloved husband of Lucy nee Solideo. Loving father of Marti Tagliere (Michael Daberitz) and Frank (Cindi Kraft) Tagliere. Fond grandfather of Nick (Deana) Verros, Lori, Ernie, Stacy and Justin. Great grandfather of Ava and Alexis. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday Feb. 27th from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at CUMBERLAND CHAPELS,...
Carmine Senese
Feb 24, 2013
Carmine Senese, age 85, Beloved husband of the late Gerardina nee Senese, Loving father of Rosa (Vito) Lullo and Nancy (Tim) Lindwall, Fond grandfather of Maria Anna (Chris) Reglewski, Jennifer Lullo and Alexandria Lindwall, Great grandfather of Nathan Reglewski, Fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday February 27, from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...
Josephine Escareno
Feb 23, 2013
Josephine Escareno, Age 84, nee Antuna, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2013. She was born July 5th 1928 to Pilar and Josefina Antuna. Beloved wife of Joseph M. for 66 yrs., Loving mother of Irene (Liz) Reyna, Rosemary (Michael) Logan, Joseph (Marie) Escareno and Deborah (Gerardo) Chavez. Dear grandmother of seven and great grandmother of three. Fond sister of...
Faye Togneri
Feb 20, 2013
Faye M. Togneri, age 83. Cherished Aunt of Renee Fati. Beloved Daughter of the late Enrica, nee Corrieri, and the late Pietro Togneri. Dearest Sister of the late Elda (the late Harold) Fati. Visitation Sunday from 2:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Services will begin Monday 8:30a.m. at the funeral home and proceed...
Barbara Mcmahon
Feb 20, 2013
Barbara A. McMahon nee Taylor, Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Roger E. Loving mother of Brian T.,Capt. CFD, (Eileen Jeffers) McMahon, Mary Kay Vonashek and Thomas J. (Lisa) McMahon. Cherished grandmother of Justin, Sean, Michael, Patrick, and Kaitlin. Beloved daughter of the late Allen and Mary Taylor. Dear sister of Shirley Fouser. Fond aunt and friend of many....
Stanislaw Surma
Feb 19, 2013
Visitation Friday February 22nd, from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday 8:15 a.m. from the funeral home and then will proceed to St. Ladislaus Church, 5345 W. Roscoe, Chicago, Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.
Elsie Paslow
Feb 19, 2013
Elsie M. Paslow nee Bitterman. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Diane (George) Pearce & Kathleen (Joe) Scala. Cherished grandmother of Craig (Amanda) Pearce, Gina Scala, Lisa King, & Debra (Neil) Zanfardino. Great-grandmother of Anthony, Valerie, Angelina, & Jack. Dear sister of Frances (the late Gilbert)Kaitis, & Arnold (Anne) Bitterman. Fond aunt of many nieces & nephews....
Bartholomew Vittori
Feb 18, 2013
Bartholomew 'Bart' Vittori, age 82, beloved husband for 59 years to Madeline (nee Tolomeo). Loving father of Mark (Annette), Michael (Sheri), Bart (Nina) and Gail (Dan DeLeon). Loving 'PaPa' of Mark, Nicholas, Dominique, Bart Jr., Michelle, Nico, Gianna, Cody, Gabriella, Christina and Alexandra. Loving son of the late Bartholomew and the late Virginia Vittori. Fond brother of the late Louis...
William Schauer
Feb 18, 2013
William F. Schauer 76 at peace with Christ Monday February 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Francine nee Nuccio and the late Anne nee Marasa. Loving father of Steven (Jacalyn) and the late Francis (Nancy). Fond grandfather of David (Jessica), Richard and Steven. Dear brother of Joan (Vince), the late Dolly (the late Eddie) and Dennis (Lenore). Fond uncle, great uncle,...
Marie Vitale
Feb 18, 2013
Marie A. Vitale nee Muscarello, 83; Devoted wife of Vito; Beloved mother of Phyllis (Jeff) Ifkovits, Vince (Kathy) Vitale and Tony (Reenee) Vitale; Loving grandmother of Tracie, Lisa, Nicole, Michael, Natalie, Gabrielle and Vito. Member of St. Mary of Sambuca Club. Visitation Friday February 22 from 3:00 - 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service...
Judy Szafraniec
Feb 18, 2013
Judy E. Szafraniec Nee Burmeister, Age 63 Loving mother of Noah (Karen) and Peter (Julie) Szafraniec. Beloved daughter of the late Mildred Nee Hopkins and the late Herman Burmeister. Cherished grandmother of Luke and Leo Szafraniec. Dear sister of Lucille (Tom) Schwedler. Fond Aunt of Heide (Kevin) Murray, Mandy (C.J.) Kasprzyk and other nieces and nephews. Former wife of Wayne...
Rozalia Iskra
Feb 17, 2013
Rozalia Iskra, nee Buchaniec, age 89. Beloved Wife of the late Walter. Loving Mother of Antonina (Krzysztof) Branka, Walter (Maria) Iskra and Halina (Tony) Borowski. Fond Grandmother of 11. Cherished Great-Grandmother of 13. Rozalia was preceeded in death by 1 sister and 2 brothers in Poland. She was a fond Aunt to many. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00p.m. until...
Ortensia Grandi
Feb 17, 2013
Ortensia Grandi nee Foschi, 88, born in Rome, Italy., a 52 year resident of Park Ridge, at peace with Christ Sunday, February 17, 2013. Loving mother of Paul (Sharon), Elsa Holz, and Michael (Dawn). Beloved daughter of the late Odoacre & Susanna Foschi. Cherished grandmother of Paul Steven, Natalie Randolph, Jay (Lisa) Franicevich, Kelsey, Susanna and Kristina. Great grandmother of...
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