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George Callo Obituary

Callo, George L. U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Arlene A. (nee Stec); loving father of Laura (Vince) Kelly; cherished grandfather of Aidan; dear brother of Anna Esposito, James (Joyce and the late Marilyn)Callo Jr. and the late Ethel (Leo) Wright; fond uncle of Michael (Karen), Leo (Nancy) Wright, and many other nieces and nephews. Retired from CSX. Arrangements entrusted to Zimmerman & Sandeman Orland Funeral Home and Cremation Service. For into 708-460-7500.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 13, 2013.
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9 years ago. So long ago.

Laura Kelly

Family

October 7, 2022

Thank you dad for all of the sacrifices made and your hard work and protection. We appreciate all that you and mom have done for us and we hope you are at peace in heaven seeing mom. I am so happy you got to be with us during the past year. We will miss you.

Love you,

Laura, Vince, and Aidan

Laura (Callo) Kelly

October 13, 2013

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