Pauline Fonsino Obituary

Fonsino, Pauline (nee Pistello) August 20, 2011. Late of the East Side. Beloved wife of the late Patsy Fonsino. Loving mother of Marianne Fonsino and Frank (Lynn) Fonsino. Fond Grandmother of Lisa (Michael) Gaggiano, Tara (Noel) Dalzell, Patrick and Lauren Fonsino. Great-grandmother of Gabriella, Michael, and Ava Gaggiano, Liam, Emmett, and Deirdre Dalzell. Devoted daughter of late Ida and late Bernard Pistello. Dear sister of Rose (Nick) Popovich, Deloris (Ray) Beyer, late Victoria Joy, late Nick, late John, late Joseph, late Anthony, late Frank, and late James Pistello. Many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2:00-9:00PM. Funeral Services Wednesday August 24, 2011 9:30AM from Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. George Church. Mass 10:00AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. (773) 731-2749.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 22, 2011.
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Dear Marianne
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

cristina medina-andrade

September 29, 2011

Dear Frank, I was very sorry to learn that your mother had passed away. We will keep her in our prayers and Masses.

Patrick Savage

September 1, 2011

Dear Marianne, Frank and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Your mother was always so sweet and full of life in my memory of her. My mother always enjoyed talking to your mother when they met at stores in the neighborhood. Cherish your memories until you meet again.
God's blessing on you,
Denise and Tom Marynowski

Denise Marynowski

August 25, 2011

Mariane & Family:
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Pauline was such a sweet lady. I have so many good memories of all the get togethers at Mike & Linda's. May your memories help you through this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Memory Eternal

Dodie Pavichevich-Bukala

August 24, 2011

Frank and Marianne,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Your mother was a stong woman. She represented the best of familia - her rest with the angels is well earned.
Your memories will bring you many smiles.
Warmest Regards and prayers for you and your family at this sad time....
Fran Hook Hume

Fran Hook Hume

August 22, 2011

Dear Frank, Lynne and Family -

We are so sorry about the loss of your mom. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

God bless you.

Love, Maria Maglio & Family

August 22, 2011

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