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Catherine Briglio

Catherine Briglio

Jul 14, 2014

Briglio, Catherine "Kay"nee Scimeca, Loving wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Lisa Fabiani and Sherisse (Richard) Ptack. Cherished grandmother of Anna, Joey, and Sara. Adored sister of Rosalie (the late Tom) Storc and Michael (Angela) Scimeca. Fond aunt, cousin and friend too many. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, prayers 9:15 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand...

Gandolfo Russo

Gandolfo Russo

Jun 29, 2014

Gandolfo Russo, Born January 12, 1929 in Alimena, Sicily, At Rest June 29, 2014 with his family by his side, Age 85; Beloved husband of Maria Russo; loving father of Guiseppe, Elena (Nick) Messina, Antonio, Rosa (Mario) Rivera, Concetta and Mario (Jessica); cherished Nonno of Salvatore, Rosa Maria, Gandolfo, Joey, Marisa and Mario Jr.; great-grandfather of Jeremiah, Karina, Emily, Arianna,...

Mary C. De Marco

Mary C. De Marco

Jun 26, 2014

Mary C. De Marco, age 94, beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Frances (Ken) Paradis and the late Gloria (Anthony) DiDomenico-Paterno; cherished Nana of Anthony (Jan), Danny, Julia (Larry), Greg (Jen), Christopher (Latasha), Mark (Lisa), and Katie (Mike); proud Nana of Kyle, Luke, Larry, Carly, Annie, Jessica, Lily, Rebecca, Anthony, Michael, Rachel, and Hera; dear aunt to...

Jose Silva

Jose Silva

Jun 24, 2014

Visitation will be on Sunday, June 29 from 4 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W Grand Ave (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park. Funeral Prayers,Monday, 9:15 AM to St. Celestine Church, 3020 N 76th Ct, Elmwood Park, Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. For more information please call 708-453-1234

Elisa Moffett

Elisa Moffett

Jun 17, 2014

Elisa R. Moffett, nee Jacobucci; Born December 21, 1937, At Rest June 17, 2014, Age 76; Beloved mother of Armanda J. (Daniel J.) Turney and Antoinette L. (David W.) Reynolds; cherished grandmother of Elisa G. Turney, Benjamin H. Turney and Amber R. Reynolds; Elisa was a devoted volunteer for numerous local charities and an active member in many senior groups....

Gary F. Syslo

Gary F. Syslo

Jun 15, 2014

Gary F. Syslo, Age 79; beloved husband of Grace L., nee Cinquepalmi; loving father of Mark, Anthony, Christine and the late Diane; dearest grandfather of Michael, Anthony, Kristina, Megan and Rosanne; great-grandfather of Kaylee, Ethan and Maya; dear brother of Rev. Alan Syslo; brother-in-law of Nick (Patricia) and Vito Cinquepalmi; Visitation Thursday, 4 p.m. until time of Service 8 p.m....

Ihor Hryhorasz

Ihor Hryhorasz

Jun 8, 2014

Ihor Hryhorasz, age 55, beloved husband of Natalia of 35 years; loving father of Maxym (Yuliya) and Taras; proud grandfather of Sofia. Visitation Tuesday, June 10 from 4 - 8 PM at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W Grand Ave., Elmwood Park with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:15 AM at the funeral home with a...

Joseph Nick Homziak

Joseph Nick Homziak

Jun 5, 2014

Homziak, Joseph "Nick", U.S Marine Corp. Loving husband of Kathleen. Cherished father of Susan (Bernard) Szeszol, and Deborah (Kenneth) Duwal. Treasured grandfather of Sarah, Kendall, Christopher and David. Dear brother of John (the late Yvonne) Homz. Dear brother in law of the late Diane Kuznowicz and Thomas Klebba. Fond uncle to many and Godfather of Michael Klebba. Visitation Sunday, 4-9pm....

Daniel John Platis

Daniel John Platis

Jun 5, 2014

Daniel John Platis, age 93, U.S. Army, Veteran WWII. Beloved husband of Rose; loving father of George (Gail), Lori (Tom) Wisner and Veronica Manion; cherished grandfather of Danny, Tommy (Tricia), Jason (Beth), Josh, Ed (Jackie), Jason, Rose and Keith; dear great-grandfather of Kaley, Ava, Presley, Sevi, Jack, Bryn, and Danny. Lying in State Saturday, June 28th from 9 am until...

Carlota M. Chavez

Carlota M. Chavez

May 17, 2014

Carlota M. Chavez, age 95, loving mother of Jesus (Teo), Evangelina (David), Jose L. (Olga), Raquel and Maria Consepcion (Ricardo). Proud grandmother of Ricardo, Erendira, Kathy, Karla, Belen, Nancy, Stefanie and Ricardo. Cherished great-grandmother of Jacky, Mylene and Giselle. Godmother of Maria Alma. Visitation Monday 4 - 9 PM at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 West Grand Ave, Elmwood Park....

Donald Slattery

Donald Slattery

May 16, 2014

William Donald Slattery, age 85; At rest May 16, 2014 peacefully in his sleep under the loving care of Rainbow Hospice and family at his side. Beloved husband of Margaret Joan; loving father of Michael, Ph.D. (Lynn), Susan (Gary) Carlson, Chuck (Ellen), Col. Patrick, USAFR (Cherise), Eileen, D.C. (Michael, D.C.) Berglund; cherished grandfather of AmandaEve, Timothy, David, Nick, Brian, Kevin,...

Mark P Rusell

Mark P Rusell

May 9, 2014

Mark P. Russell, age 59, beloved husband of Betty A. nee Watschke; loving father of Jennifer (Mike Pier) Russell and Michael (Diane Aldrich) Russell; proud grandpa of Maizie Pier; dear son-in-law of Lorraine and the late Robert Watschke. Faithful friend to many especially "Buddy". Employee of Cook County Sheriff Department of Corrections. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m., Funeral...

Jack William Ferrara

Jack William Ferrara

May 1, 2014

Jack William Ferrara, Beloved husband of the late Darlene, nee La Rue; loving father of R. Lee (Mary) Ferrara and the late Billie T. Ferrara; doting grandfather of Holly, Hailey and the late Benjamin; beloved son of the late William and Angela Ferrara; dear brother of Louis (Margaret) Ferrara, Rosemary (Edward) Golemba and the late Mary (the late Pete) Di...

Thomas A. Napolitano

Thomas A. Napolitano

Apr 24, 2014

Napolitano, Thomas A. Retired C.P.D. Loving husband of Kathy. Devoted father of Brian (Kelly) and Rocco Napolitano. Cherished grandfather of Tori. Dear brother of Tony (Maryann). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of the Italian-American Police Assoc. and the Marine Corp League. Visitation, Sunday 4-9 p.m. Funeral, Monday, prayers 9:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600...

Clara H. Sturgulewski

Clara H. Sturgulewski

Apr 18, 2014

Clara H. Sturgulewski, nee Hachaj; beloved wife of the late Leo V.; loving mother of Kathleen (Michael) Silvon and Lee (Susan); dear grandmother of Michael (Mary) Silvon, Jonathon (Maria) Silvon, Stacey, Brian and Christopher Sturgulewski; great-grandmother of Molly and Reggie Silvon; fond sister of the late Genevieve (Henry) Buczak, Louis (Jean) Hachaj and Eleanor; sister-in-law of the late Irene...

Barbara B. Schultz

Barbara B. Schultz

Apr 13, 2014

Barbara B. Schultz, nee Hayes. Devoted wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Laura (Patrick) Walsh, Sandra and John (Nicole) Schultz. Proud, proud grandmother and selfless cheerleader of Jennifer. Melissa, Rebecca, Steven, Kayla, Jack, Turner and Kaitlin. Loving sister of Rosemary (William) Stark and Dennis (Patricia) Hayes. Dear sister in law of Elaine and Helen. Fond aunt of...

Samantha B. Salkeld

Samantha B. Salkeld

Apr 10, 2014

Samantha B. Salkeld "Sandy", nee Bliznick; age 74; beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of William, Michael, Christine, Anthony (Angie), Mary and the late Robert; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dearest sister of Donna (Ted) Malek, Starr (Robert) Paz, the late Dominick and the late Gregory; cherished daughter of the late Dominick V. and Sonya T....

Mary Ellen Henders

Mary Ellen Henders

Apr 9, 2014

Mary Ellen Henders (nee Burris), born October 20, 1941 and entered eternal life on April 9, 2014.  Beloved wife for 43 years to John "David" Henders.  Supportive and devoted mom to Debbie (Tony) Fini and Lynn (John) Matos; most dedicated, thoughtful and loving "B-Ma" to Johnny, Emily, Kameryn, Brandon, Nicolas and Jake. Wonderful big sister to Jim (the late...

Sheila J. Rose

Sheila J. Rose

Apr 6, 2014

Sheila J. Rose; beloved daughter of the late Joeseph and the late Elizabeth (Callaghan) Rose; loving twin sister of Sharon (Greg) Spiros, loving sister of Marianne (Robert) Higgins, Joseph (Eileen) Rose, Henry (Patricia Kelleher, MD), Martin (Marybeth), Stephen (Karen), Terrence (Joan), Elizabeth (David) Shiroishi, John (Loretta) and James. Fond aunt to forty-six nieces and nephews and dear niece and...

Paul A. Fuerst

Paul A. Fuerst

Apr 1, 2014

Paul A. Fuerst, At Rest April 1, 2014, age 55; Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park.  Interment Concordia Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Zoar Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society would be appreciated.  For information 708-453-1234

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