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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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Molly Berger

Molly Berger

Sep 28, 2022

Molly Josephine (nee Allseitz) Berger passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022. Molly was the beloved wife of the late Karl K. Berger; loving mother of Douglas (Louise) Berger and Barbara (Ralph) Giordano; dear grandmother of Christopher (Jaclyn) Berger, Jessica Berger, Elizabeth (Kevin) Mueller, Michael (Stephanie) Berger, Michael (Christina) Giordano, Brian Giordano, and Dominick (Michelle) Giordano; great grandmother of 13;...

Robin Sticha

Robin Sticha

Sep 27, 2022

Robin Jane Sticha, age 47, at rest suddenly on September 27, 2022. Loving daughter of Robert and Janet Sticha. Dear sister of Michael (Christi) Sticha. Cherished aunt of Sterling and Sylvia. Fond niece of many aunts and uncles, and special cousins to many. Loving friend of Megan Moran Martin, Dr. Jill Steinbach Rankin and Adam Pierce, special friend to Steve,...

Leroy Rosen

Leroy Rosen

Sep 26, 2022

Leroy George Rosen, age 75. Beloved husband of Judith Rosen nee Schreiber; loving father of Patricia Rosen, Leeann (Steve) Stumpf, Veronica (Joseph) Blauvelt; Anthony Rosen and the late Thomas Rosen; fond grandfather of Jeremy, Ryan, Danielle, Monet, Shane, Greyson, Scarlett; dear brother of the late Thomas Rosen, fond uncle of Thomas Rosen. Visitation Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 3:00 until...

Agostino Fardella

Agostino Fardella

Sep 26, 2022

Agostino Fardella, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022. Agostino is the beloved husband of Francesca, nee Guarino, for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Josephine (Louis Rotundo) and Agostino (Rosa) Fardella; dearest son of the late Giuseppina and Agostino; cherished grandfather of Nicolas, Francesca and Joseph; dear brother of the late Giuseppe, Bartolo, Salvatore and Rosaria; fond...

Marianna Porretta

Marianna Porretta

Sep 25, 2022

Marianna Porretta nee Sanfratello, age 94. Born in Caccamo, Prov. Di Palermo Sicilia. Beloved wife of Pasquale; loving mother of Cettina (Frank) DeCicco and the late Sam (Ania) Porretta; beloved daughter of the late Antonina (nee Campagna) and Vincenzo Sanfratello; fond grandmother of Gia, Alberto (Camille), Frankie (Sarah), Pasqualino and Luca; great grandmother of Frankie, Mila, Benny, Lina and Emma;...

Antonino Moreci

Antonino Moreci

Sep 24, 2022

Antonino Moreci, age 69, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. Antonino is the dearest son of the late Vincenza and Filippo; beloved brother of Antonina (Filippo) Faso, Angelo (Antonette) Moreci, Sara (Roberto) Incandela, Vito (Rosalia) Moreci and the late Rosalia (the late Giuseppe) Genualdi; fond uncle of Michele Genualdi, Maria (Adrean) Klemenko, Filippo (Dana) Genualdi, Filippo and Domenico Moreci,...

Donato Carbonara

Donato Carbonara

Sep 24, 2022

Donato Carbonara, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. He emigrated from a town called Capurso in Bari, Italy in 1961. A long time resident of Harwood Heights, Donato loved gardening and was a devoted member of Societa Madonna Della Pozzo. "Everybody loved to hear him sing." Donato is the beloved husband of Anna, nee Vittone, for 63...

Donato Parente

Donato Parente

Sep 24, 2022

Donato “Donald” Parente, age 79. Born in Mola di Bari, Italy. Beloved son of the late Domenico and Rosa Maria nee Ungaro; dear brother of Rosa (Vittorio) Brunetti, Caterina (the late Donato) Parente and Giovanna (Joseph) Nardulli; fond uncle of Bruno, Cecilia, Domenico and Nicola (Natalie) Brunetti, Giulia (Christopher) Bucaro, Angelo (Irena) Parente, Rosa Maria (Gary) Russo, Maria (Quintin) Crawford,...

Louis Ruiz

Louis Ruiz

Sep 23, 2022

Louis O. Ruiz, 66, passed way September 23, 2022. Proud Marine serving in Supply Operations. Beloved husband of Helen for 36 wonderful years. Loving father of Monica (Chris) and Brian. Beloved son of the late Luis and Rosa Ruiz, and son-in-law of Roman and the late Cecilia Salazar. Cherished grandfather of Lukas, Clarke, and Ella. Dear brother of David, Richard...

Thomas Domian

Thomas Domian

Sep 22, 2022

Thomas Domian, age 63, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022 surrounded by friends and family. Tom is the beloved husband of 40 years to Janet, loving father of Thomas (Monica) and Lisa (Adam Newman). Dearest son of the late Stanley and Martha. Dear brother of the late James (Joan), Steven (Kathy), Paul (Nicole) and the late sister Denise. Cherished...

Wayne Greco

Wayne Greco

Sep 22, 2022

Wayne J. Greco, Age 68, passed away on September 22, 2022. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Hujar) Loving father of Sabrina Greco and Nicole Greco. Cherished grandfather of Gabriella, Louie, Santino and Leo. Dear son of the late Joseph and Helen Greco. Fond brother of Dennis Esposito and the late Dolores Kraus, Son in law of Richard and Mary Ellen...

Giovanni Pentrelli

Giovanni Pentrelli

Sep 21, 2022

Giovanni Pentrelli, age 76 of Franklin Park, at rest on September 21, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Giuseppina (nee Giuliani). Loving father of Nicola (Marilena) and Apollonia (Joseph) Bucaro. Dear grandfather of Valentina, Sofia, Bella and Gabriella. Dear brother of Luciano (Vincenza) Pentrelli, Angela (Bartolo) DeFilippo and the late Rafael (Teresa) Pentrelli, the late Giuseppe (Anna) Pentrelli, the late...

Josephine Rullo

Josephine Rullo

Sep 21, 2022

Josephine Rose (Cianciarulo) Rullo, nee Raia, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022. Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Michael P. Cianciarulo; loving mother of Michael P. Rullo Jr., Marie T. "Dee Dee" (Sebastian "Sam") Castello and Frank P. Rullo; dearest daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Raia; cherished grandmother of Michele Kaluso, Diana (Donald)...

Jose Ramos

Jose Ramos

Sep 21, 2022

Jose Luis Ramos, age 79, at rest on September 21, 2022. Jose was born in Juncos Puerto Rico and resided on the northwest side of Chicago. Loving husband of Lucy (Hernandez) for 56 years. Loving father of Jose Jr. (Vanessa) Ramos, Marisa De Leon- Mercado (Nelson Mercado) and Michael (Norma) Ramos. Dearest grandfather and great grandfather of many. Loving brother,...

Ann Caruso

Ann Caruso

Sep 20, 2022

Ann M. Caruso nee D'Agostino, 93, passed way September 20, 2022. Beloved wife of Louis Caruso for 65 wonderful years. Loving mother of Louis R. Caruso (Linda), and Rosann Caruso. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Faithful parishioner of Our Lady Mother of the Church and past president of The Friendship Club. Visitation will be Friday, September 23, from...

James Pawlowski

James Pawlowski

Sep 20, 2022

James Patrick "Jim" Pawlowski, age 66, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022. Jim is the beloved husband of Colleen M., nee Huitink, for 39 wonderful years; dearest son of the late Terese and Dr. Bernard Pawlowski; dear brother of Marian (Michael) Malek, Dr. Thomas (Maryjo) and Dr. Bernard (Sue) Pawlowski; brother in law of Dr. Geraldine Huitink, Virginia (the...

Frances Buscemi

Frances Buscemi

Sep 19, 2022

Frances Buscemi, nee Mazzulla, age 77, passed away peacefully in the early morning on September 19, 2022 in the presence of her devoted and loving husband and daughters. She fought a long and hard battle with cancer, starting in 2012. Through this battle, she never gave up, she always stayed positive for her family. Her multiple myeloma was in remission...

Gilbert Galarza

Gilbert Galarza

Sep 13, 2022

Gilbert Galarza, age 75, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Veteran passed away on September 13, 2022. Gilbert is the beloved husband of Isabel Lugo; loving father of Catherine M. (Humberto) Galarza-Espino; dearest son of the late Antonia and Severo Galarza; cherished grandfather of Peter Galarza and Christopher (Victoria) Lugo; dear brother of the late William Galarza; fond uncle to William,...

Frances Carine

Frances Carine

Sep 12, 2022

Frances C. Carine, age 80. Beloved daughter of the late Albert and Frances Carine nee Barone; dear sister of the late Marie Carine, Joseph Carine, Lena Carine, Frank Carine, Anthony (surviving Sharon) Carine; fond aunt of Frank (Karen) Carini Jr., Antoinette Carine, Dee Carine, Sean (Brittany) Carine, Dawn (Rick) Petzold, Nicholas (Christi) Carine, Kenneth (Kasia) Carine; great aunt of Samuel...

Susan Geiger

Susan Geiger

Sep 12, 2022

Susan Renee Geiger, age 62, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022. Susan is the beloved wife of Jim B. Fillipp; loving mother of Anthony W. and Genamarie G. Wojtal and stepmother of Nicole Bertrand, Anastasia Kotlarz and Michael Fillipp; dearest daughter of Jean Geiger and the late Michael (the late Margaret) Geiger; cherished grandmother of Liam, Logan and Makayla;...

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