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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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Mary Caplis

Mary Caplis

Feb 12, 2013

Mary T. Caplis, age 58, left this earth and was reunited with her loving parents, Helen and Thomas. Mary is survived by her loving brother and friend Thomas C.P.D. (Joan) Caplis and her nephews Tom (Jessica) and Danny Caplis, who she helped raise as if they were her own children. She will always be remembered as the 'Worlds Greatest Aunt'....

Emily Szumnarski

Emily Szumnarski

Feb 12, 2013

Emily Therese Szumnarski nee Migdal age 94, of Norridge, at rest February 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late George F. Loving mother of Janet (Thomas) Weidemann, Patricia (the late Bill) Stover, James (Vikki) Szumnarski. Loving daughter of the late Stanley and Victoria Migdal. Fond grandmother of Michael (Sue) Weidemann, Teresa Weidemann, Mark (Michelle) Weidemann, Kelly (Joe) Geltz and Robert...

Giambattista Pollini

Giambattista Pollini

Feb 12, 2013

Giambattista Pollini, 93; Beloved husband of the late Maria; Cherished father of Sante (Domenica) Pollini and Maria (Domenick) Pellegrino; Loving grandfather of Marisa (Salvatore LaBue), Elisa and Gianna Pollini, Giuseppe and Gianluca Pellegrino; Proud great-grandfather of Valentina; Dearest brother of Eleonora Bertolli and Matteo (Isabella) Pollini. Visitation Thursday 3-9 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge Funeral service...

Giovanna Defrenza

Giovanna Defrenza

Feb 10, 2013

Giovanna DeFrenza nee Prigigallo, 84; Beloved wife of the late Rocco; Devoted mother of Anna (Bob) Luciano and Rina (Michael) Bellafiore; Loving grandmother of Joanna (Joe) Vitale, Lori (Jeff) Ergish, Andrea (Ken) Mueller, Nicole (Joe) Evola, Michael (Jessica) Luciano and Angela Bellafiore; Proud great-grandmother of Kyle, Marco, Tyler, Martina, Emma, Gabriella, Rocco, Gia, Nicholas and Giuliana; Survived by her two...

Theresa Mariella

Theresa Mariella

Feb 10, 2013

Guest Book'Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult...'- The Staff of Cumberland ChapelsViewSign Mariella, Theresa (nee: D'Alessandro); Beloved wife the late John; Dear sister of Elena (the late Pasquale) D'Alessandro and Nick (Christine Campbell) D'Alessandro, John (Sophia) D'Alessandro and the late Vincenzo (the late Nanetta) D'Alessandro; Dear Zia of many nieces and nephews. Member of the Madonna Del Pozzo Women...

Danielle Pisterzi

Danielle Pisterzi

Feb 9, 2013

Danielle Marie Pisterzi, suddenly, Age 21. Beloved daughter of Frank and Stephanie (nee Mester) Pisterzi. Loving sister of Nicole Marie Pisterzi. Fond granddaughter of Ruth and the late Otto Pisterzi, and Marianne and the late Harvey Mester. Cherished niece, cousin and friend of many. Beloved girlfriend of Steve Larsen. Visitation Thursday Feb. 14th from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at CUMBERLAND...

John Sammarco

John Sammarco

Feb 9, 2013

John A. Sammarco, 84, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran; Beloved husband of Mary Jane nee Hurckes; Devoted father of Kathleen (Nicholas) Angelos, John (Roxanne) Sammarco, Mary Ann Lafler, Paul (Janelle) Sammarco, Christine (Steve) Binderup, Annette (Christopher) Stachura, Philip (Tammy) Sammarco and the late John Joseph Sammarco; Loving grandfather of Alexis, Paige, Ryan, Charlie, Chelsea, Lauren, Blair, Stevie, Eric, Caitlin, Amanda,...

Lucille Colsant

Lucille Colsant

Feb 8, 2013

Colsant, Lucille F. (nee Baldi) At rest Friday, February 8, 2013. Lucille was a kindergarten teacher at Santa Maria Addolorata School , Chicago for 30 years Loving mother of Rosemary (John) Raimondo and Joseph (Marge) Colsant; fond grandmother of Lisa (Vito) Amato, Gina (Mark) Tracy, Joseph Colsant, John (Lisa) Raimondo, Louis Colsant and Christopher (Olivia) Raimondo; great-grandmother of 6; dear...

Jadwiga Pielat

Jadwiga Pielat

Feb 6, 2013

Jadwiga S. Pielat, 89. Beloved wife of the late Aleksy. Loving mother of George (Cindy) Pielat and Diane (Ron) Clute. Dear grandmother of Jennifer (Alex) Wolinski, Kristina Pielat, Stephanie, Eric, Amanda and Nicole Clute and great-grandmother of Emma. Fond aunt of Anna, Dorothy, Jadwiga and Asia. Visitation Friday, Feb. 8th from 3:00 until 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W....

Norma Minassian

Norma Minassian

Feb 6, 2013

Norma L. Minassian nee Page, Age 66, resident of West Chicago, peacefully passed away, February 6, 2013. Norma was surrounded by family and friends at her bedside. She was born in Chicago September 1, 1946, daughter of the late Leon and late Marie. She spent her working career as the owner of Marie’s Golden Cue. She is survived by her...

Anthony Labarbera

Anthony Labarbera

Feb 5, 2013

Anthony A. LaBarbera, Age 79. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Michael, Steven (Ami), Joseph, and Lora (Sam) Abruscato. Fond grandfather of nine and great grandfather of two. Dear brother of Joann (the late Fred) Hermann. Visitation Friday February 8th from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at CUMBERLAND CHAPELS, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday, 9:00 a.m. from the...

Mae Balsamo

Mae Balsamo

Feb 5, 2013

Mae Balsamo, Nee Rubin age 98. At rest February 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Balsamo. Loving mother of the late Michael J. (Sarah) Balsamo. Fond grandmother of Laurie (Larry) Mattera and Mike (Linda) Balsamo. Proud great grandmother of Dan, Sarah, Michael, and Matthew. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m....

Linda Romano

Linda Romano

Feb 5, 2013

Linda Romano, 56. Beloved daughter of Joseph (Lorraine) Romano and the late Juanita Mills. Loving sister of John (Maureen Rizzo) and Joey (Josephine) Romano. Dear aunt of C.J., Jacob, Gianna and Anthony Romano. Memorial Visitation Monday February 11th from 9:00 am until time of funeral prayer service at 12 noon at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge Interment private....

Pete Kmieciak

Pete Kmieciak

Feb 4, 2013

Pete Kmieciak, Age 84, U.S. Army World War II Veteran. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Apostolos). Loving father of Larry (Lynne) Fisher and grandfather of Robert and Emily. Dear brother of Charles (Betty) and Robert ((Kathy) Kmieciak, Patricia (Robert) Hardy and the late Marilyn (the late Gene) Donati. Fond uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle to many. Former owner of Security Motors...

Ernie Prestinario

Ernie Prestinario

Feb 4, 2013

Ernie J. Prestinario 83, Veteran of the Korean War, a resident of Norridge for 52 years, at rest Monday, February 4, 2013. Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of Ernest and Wendy Anderson . Beloved son of the late Peter and Rose. Fond Grandfather of Kristy, Cory, Stacy, and the late Kevin. Dear brother of Sam, Marie, Gen, Fred, the...

Edward Boczar

Edward Boczar

Feb 4, 2013

Edward J. Boczar, Age 87. Beloved husband of Janina nee Zygmunt. Loving father of Stanley (Anna) Boczar, Ursula (James) Gnoffo and Christina (Gregory) Sicheri. Fond grandfather of Thomas and Caroline Boczar, Kristen and Steven Gnoffo, Elizabeth and Charles Sicheri. Dear brother of Jozef and Helena. Visitation Thursday February 7th, from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...

Rose Sinopoli

Rose Sinopoli

Feb 4, 2013

Rose Sinopoli nee Diliberto, age 94. Beloved Wife of Michael for 72 wonderful years. Loving Mother of Joseph J. (Maryann) Sinopoli, Nadine (Joseph) Papa and Michael J. D.D.S. (Aurelia) Sinopoli and the late Josephine (the late Michael D.D.S.) Truppa. Cherished Grandmother of Laura, Dr. Renee, Michele, Terese, Roseann, Josephine, Michael and Christina. Great-Grandmother of 11. Dear Sister of the late...

Marie Chely

Marie Chely

Feb 2, 2013

Marie Jose' 'Jo' Chely nee Stasse, age 90. Beloved Wife of the late Elgie J. Cherished Mother of Adrien J. Chely and Linda J.(Jim) Sutter. Loving Grandmother of Suzie M. Sutter. Dear Sister of the late Mariette (Guy) Beys, the late Leopoldine, Adrien and Jean Louis. Fond Aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300...

Stefano Fricano

Stefano Fricano

Feb 1, 2013

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Carmella Paradiso

Carmella Paradiso

Jan 31, 2013

Carmella M. Paradiso nee Novelli, 85. Devoted wife of the late Joseph; Beloved mother of Rick (Michelle) and Ron (Bunny) Paradiso; Loving grandmother of Ninette, Mike, Nick, Mike and Vinnie; Dear sister of Vincent Novelli; Fond aunt to many. Visitation Saturday February 16th from 9:00 am until time of funeral prayer service at 10:45 am at CUMBERLAND CHAPELS 8300 W....

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