Simpson, Sophie (nee Costello), beloved wife of the late William A., loving mother of William "Willie" (Laura Lee) and Richard (Laura Ann), beloved daughter of the late Louis and Mary Costello, dear grandmother of Nicole (Louis) Holtrop, Michael (Anne) Simpson, Gina, Sofia (Tony) Midiri, Annamaria, Richard, Danny, and Laurie, great-grandmother of 10, dear sister of Louis (Rita), and the late Carmen (Pearl), Anthony (the late Virginia), Ann (the late Al) Seward, Jennie (Conrad) Duncker, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 9:45 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Santa Lucia Church Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. President of Santa Lucia Senior's, President of Altar and Rosary Society, Member of O.N.I.A.C. Woman's Auxiliary, V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #595, St. Joseph Society. Please omit flowers. Visitation Thursday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. 312-225-8500.
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Dear Simpson Family,
We send you our deepest sympathy on the loss of Sophie. You are fortunate to have had her for so long! Many happy memories for your family with a celebration of her life.
Ed, Lorraine & Jayne Zolna
March 31, 2011
Dear Simpson Family,
Your mom was a great friend of my parents and she will be missed. I am in California on vacation but would like to send our sympathies.
James & Yvette Sutera
March 31, 2011
Dear Simpson Family,
I am truly sorry for your great loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I really enjoyed the pleasure of knowing your Gram even though our encounters were few, I could see just how much she loved all of you. She will be greatly missed by all of us for sure. With my sincere condolences,
Linda Young
March 30, 2011
Sofia and family- Sorry to hear about your gram, my memories with her living in the building with her will be cherished as much as i hold the memories of my own gram. She was a wonderful woman, with a heart of gold, I am proud to say that I have known her since I was eight years old. I wish you and the family my deepest sympathies and all of you will be in my prayers.
Jennifer Rocco
March 30, 2011
Sofia, Annie, and Family:
I am so very sorry to hear about Sophie. She was such a wonderful woman, always friendly and smiling. Have alot of memories of her while we were growing up. She always welcomed all of us girls into her home at any time of day. Don't know how she put up with all us! She was a special woman and took great care of you guys. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Angela
Angela Garofalo-Abbatemarco
March 30, 2011
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