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Andrew S. "Andy" Roberto

1931 - 2019

Andrew S. "Andy" Roberto obituary, 1931-2019, Naperville, IL

BORN

1931

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street

Naperville, Illinois

Andrew Roberto Obituary

Roberto, Andrew S. "Andy" Age 87, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019, while surrounded by his loving wife of 33 years, Marilyn (nee Henkel) and his children, Anthony (Teri), Philip (Teresa), Theresa (Mike) Gasteier, Raymond (Mireya) and Frances (Mike) Holbrook. He's also survived by grandchildren, Sam Roberto, Lauren, Philip and Danny Roberto, Ryan and Brianna Gasteier, Andrew, Natalie and Raymond Roberto and Matthew Holbrook; sister, Elissa Roberto and his parents-in-law, Bob and Ruth Popp. He will be reunited in Heaven with his beloved first wife, Sylvia (nee Piazza), who passed away in 1975. He also was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Theresa Roberto, and his brothers, Angelo and Philip. Andy was born November 1, 1931 and raised in the South Bronx, NY, where he graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict then moved to Chicago, where he worked for the U.S. Postal Service, ascending to the position of Postmaster, before retiring. He was a lifelong sports fan, especially football and baseball, and he played both sports into his 40s. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling, playing bocce, going to the library, taking long walks and watching sports. But most of all, he enjoyed being a proud Papa to his 10 grandchildren: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be Sunday, September 22 from 2:00- 7:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.Prayers will begin, Monday, September 23rd, 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home and will process to St. Raphael Catholic Church,1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540 for a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. For more information, please call 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 18, 2019.
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Marilyn,

We are so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You certainly have had a lot on your plate and we wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and your family at this difficult time. We send our prayers to all of you.

Sincerely,

Pat and Frank Culley

Pat and Frank Culley

September 24, 2019

a loved one

September 20, 2019

My sincere condolences to Andrew's family. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen the family during this most difficult time.

September 19, 2019

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

September 17, 2019

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Sep

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Sep

23

Prayer Service

9:45 a.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Sep

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Raphael Catholic Church

1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL

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Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

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