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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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August Lazzara

August Lazzara

Apr 7, 2023

August ‘Gus’ Lazzara, 100 passed away April 7, 2023. World War II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Katherine. Loving father of Anthony T. (Joan) Lazzara and the late Rosemarie Lazzara. Proud grandfather of Daniel Lazzara and Anthony A. Lazzara. Dear brother of seven. Fond uncle of many. Visitation will be Thursday April 13, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00...

Pascal Gerard

Pascal Gerard

Apr 7, 2023

Pascal Anthony Gerard, 92 passed away April 7, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Aglaea. Loving father of Pascal (Jacqueline) Gerard Jr., Michael (Barbara) Gerard, Gregory Gerard, Teresa (John) Broghammer, Mary (Paul) McMahan, and Carole (Robert III) DeMarco. Proud grandfather of Stephanie (Andrew) Johnston, Danielle (Ethan) David, Leah (Jarren) Moore, Annick Gerard, Rachel Broghammer, Michael Broghammer, Krystal (Cole) Dawkins, Aubrey...

Joan Lesiuk

Joan Lesiuk

Apr 7, 2023

Joan Lesiuk, age 79, at rest on April 7, 2023. Dear wife of Paul Lesiuk. Dear mother of Sally (Rudy) Bajak, Paul (Annette), Cindy (Jeff) Witt. Grandmother of Nikki, Kristin, Nicholas, Stephanie, Michael and Megan. Sister of Len (the late Sophie) Steckly. Aunt of Amanda, Adam, Eric, Kurt and Adam Paul. Sister in law of Janie (Cliff) Cray. Private family...

Gregory Ginex

Gregory Ginex

Apr 6, 2023

Hon. Gregory Robert Ginex, retired Cook County Associate Judge, age 75, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, passed away April 6, 2023. Born on September 25, 1947 to Angelo and Nelda Ginex. Beloved husband of 48 years to Wanda Ginex, father to Angela, Gregory (Marla) and Joseph (Grace), and grandfather to Grace and Lucy. He is survived by his brother, Riccardo (Karen),...

Jan Tchoryk

Jan Tchoryk

Apr 5, 2023

Jan Michael Tchoryk, 55. Chicago Fire Department . Last Alarm 3-3-5 April 5, 2023. Veteran of the U.S. Navy . Beloved husband of Natalia Kavkun. Loving father of Jacqueline Nicole, Dylan C.P.D., Olivia and Grace. Step father of Olena Kavkun. Beloved son of Olga and the late Jan. Dear brother of Stefania (Stefan) Szkafarowsky, Maria (Michael) Osyka, Ewa Tchoryk (...

Brian Sampey

Brian Sampey

Apr 5, 2023

Brian Sampey, age 59, accountant. Loving father of Nicholas Sampey and step-father of Stephanie Willette; beloved son of the late Jack and Geri Sampey; loving brother and brother-in-law of Debra (Tim) Cronister, John (late Sandra), Kevin (Sheri), Laurie (Bill) Ferraris; fond uncle to Catherine and Charlotte Cronister, William, Alexa, Nicolette and AJ Ferraris, Samuel and Jack Sampey, and Lileana and...

Salvatore Concialdi

Salvatore Concialdi

Apr 4, 2023

Salvatore Concialdi, age 89, at rest April 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Rosa Concialdi nee Amodeo. Loving father of Aurelia (Antonino) Guzzo, Mario (Gina Lyn) Concialdi, and Antonino (Claire) Concialdi. Beloved son of the late Mariano Aurelia Concialdi nee Arancini; fond grandfather of Domenica (Jay) Breen, Rosa Guzzo, Cecilia Guzzo, Salvatore G. "Sammy" Concialdi, Kyle Angeles, Salvatore Concialdi, and Antonino...

James Anthony

James Anthony

Apr 3, 2023

James D. Anthony, 68, passed away April 3, 2023. Beloved husband of June Marie for 44 wonderful years. Loving father of James M. (Jazzy) Anthony Sr., Luke G. (Kimmie) Anthony, and honorary father of Ronnie and Adri and Danny and Olivia. Cherished grandfather of Adam, Amelia ‘Amie’, and Jimmy Jr. Dear brother of Deborah (William) Post. Fond uncle and friend...

Anthony Seminaro

Anthony Seminaro

Apr 3, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Seminaro passed away unexpectedly at the age of 85 after complications from Covid 19. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (née Kolodziejski) for 28 wonderful years; dearest brother of Roseann (the late Ken) Catalano and the late Russell (Georgia Ann); devoted son of the late Anthony and the late Barbara (Jakubauskas ). He was “Uncle Tony” to...

Mario Natalino

Mario Natalino

Apr 3, 2023

Mario Natalino, 97; Devoted husband of the late Lida nee Pontarelli; Beloved father of Maria (the late Tony) Giannini, Pietro (Nadia) Natalino and Giancarlo (Ann Marie) Natalino; Loving grandfather of Anna Maria (Michele) Consalvo, Teresa (Arturo) Marti, Lisa (Karl) Scheribel, Pietro Natalino, Alessandra (Javed) Malik, Paul (Danielle) Natalino, Mario Natalino and Luigi Natalino; Great-grandfather of 11; Dear brother of Guido...

William San Hamel

William San Hamel

Apr 2, 2023

William “Bill “ San Hamel 82 of Niles. Veteran of the U.S. Army. At Peace with Christ, Sunday, April 2nd . beloved husband of Bonny nee Kamins. Loving father of William II, Ryne Eugene and Steven Matthew. Beloved son of the late Frank and the late Mary. Dear brother of Jane (the late Bill) Shunney, Kevin (Leah) and the late...

Michele Rose

Michele Rose

Apr 2, 2023

Michele T. Rose, age 70, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023. Michele was the beloved daughter of the late Lena and Dominick Rose; loving sister of Donna (the late Bob) Siegler, Kathleen (Bob) Fabsik and Frank (Roberta) Rose, and she was a fond aunt of many. All Services are private and Michele will be interred with her parents at...

Ruben Purificacion

Ruben Purificacion

Mar 31, 2023

Ruben Purificacion, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 31, 2023. Ruben was the beloved husband of Virginia, nee Teves; loving father of Renan Purificacion, Racquel (Andy) Lopez and Romina (Richard) Genova; dearest son of the late Emiliana and Francisco Purificacion; cherished grandfather of Renzo, Releen, Rubendel, and Regine Purificacion, Annette and Arianne Lopez and Paolo and...

Janet Justiniano

Janet Justiniano

Mar 31, 2023

Janet Justiniano 65 of Norridge. At rest Friday, March 31st, 2023. Beloved wife of Tom. Loving mother of Jason (Michelle) Igoe ,Marissa (the late Matt) Pascoe, Kristina ( Johnray) Marcial and Alexis Justiniano. Beloved daughter of Ruth and the late James Igoe. Cherished grandmother of Gianna, Brooklynne and Kelsey. Dear sister of William (Kendra) Igoe, Kathleen (Gary) Bennett, Dolores Grande,...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Mar 29, 2023

John Johnson, age 67, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on March 29, 2023. John's spirit will forever remain with Rose, nee Gorman, his wife of 44 amazing years; loving father of his favorite daughter Julia (Brian) Kolling, his favorite daughter Jill (James Medina) and his favorite son Jason Johnson; dearest son of the late Allene and...

Gregory Lewandowski

Gregory Lewandowski

Mar 29, 2023

Gregory "Lug" Lewandowski, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023. Gregory was the beloved husband of Christine, nee DePhillips, for 50 wonderful years; loving father of Michelle A. (Dominick) DiMaria and Gregory, Jr. (Tracy) Lewandowski; dearest son of the late Florence and Richard Lewandowski; cherished grandfather of Danny, Gabby, Franky and Sophy Hester, Taylor and Derrick Lewandowski; dear...

Betty Zornow

Betty Zornow

Mar 29, 2023

Betty Zornow 97 of Norridge. At rest Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Loving mother of William (Shirley), Patricia (Peter) Di Christofano, Tim (Jill), Candy (Jerry) Maraldi and the late Randy. Cherished grandmother of Sandy (Joe), Melody (Chris), Candi, Peter (Erica), Malerie, Alisa (Sam), T.J. (Jackie), Vinnie and Taylor. Great grandmother of 8. Fond aunt and...

Caterina Genovese

Caterina Genovese

Mar 28, 2023

Caterina (Burrescia) Genovese, 97 of Las Vegas, NV, at rest Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Loving mother of Joelle (Ron) Strzelecki Sr., Devoted Grandmother of Lauren Rossi. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Riggio) Burrescia. Dear sister of the late, Sylvia Downing, Stefana Martusciello, Carmella, Salvatore and James Burrescia. Fond Aunt/Great Aunt of many “favorite” nieces and nephews. Dear...

Francesco Pesce

Francesco Pesce

Mar 28, 2023

Francesco Pesce, age 87. Loving husband of Anna Pesce nee Crudele; loving father of AnnaLisa (Daniele) Gianni and Angelo (Hortense) Pesce; beloved son of the late Angelo and Anna Pesce; fond grandfather of Alessandro Gianni, Stefania Gianni, Gianfranco Gianni, Francesco Pesce, and Angelo Pesce; dear brother of Rosa Gianni, Sabina Pisani, Lorenza Abbinante, Giuseppe Pesce, and the late Marta Mariani;...

Donna Nudo

Donna Nudo

Mar 27, 2023

Donna Lee Nudo 74, Life long resident of Chicago. At rest Sunday, March 27, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and the late Josephine Nudo. Dear sister of Dr. David (Connie) Nudo. Loving aunt of Dr. Jennifer Nudo. Funeral Services were private. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Arrangements conducted by FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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