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Stephen Barreca Obituary

Barreca, Stephen Vincent Age 66, beloved husband of Fay nee McCaffrey; loving father of Christopher Stephen (Barbara) Barreca and Stephen Vincent Barreca, Jr. (fiancée Shayna Alwicker); dear grandfather of Mia and Cate; loving son of Vincent and the late Marjorie Barreca; brother of Susan Barreca (Denning) Smith, Vincent (Susie) Barreca and Laurajane (Michael) Keal; loving uncle to many wonderful nieces and nephews. Visitation January 11, Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass January 12, Thursday 10:00 a.m. at Old Saint Patrick Church, 700 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60661. In lieu of flowers, memorials to made to Rush University Medical Center in support of Dr. Bonomi's lung care research, 1700 W. Van Buren, Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60612. Info: 847 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 11, 2012.
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Dear Fay, I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing and send my long-distance love and prayers during this very difficult time.

Nancy Langworthy

January 13, 2012

Carol and I send our deepest sympathy to the entire Barreca family. Fay, our thoughts and prayers our with you.

Tom Fitzgerald

January 12, 2012

Our sympathy to your family during this most difficult time. May the love of family and friends embrace and sustain you.

Anne & John Schoen
Rochester, New York

January 12, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Paul I send our thoughts and condolences to your family.

Julie Thurlow

January 12, 2012

Suzanne and I send our most sincere condolences to the Barreca family at this time of loss and remembrance. Our thoughts are with you all.

Jeremy Butler

January 11, 2012

We would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Barreca family in this most difficult time.

Anne and Bruce Mercke
Louisville, Ky.

January 11, 2012

Lynn and I are so sorry at the loss of such a wonderful, cheerful and generous man. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.

Rob Martin

January 10, 2012

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