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Michael Calafiore Obituary

Calafiore, Michael P. Age 79. Beloved husband of the late Carol Calafiore (nee Kahles). Loving father of Ann Marie (Ken) Koeppl, Nick (fiancée Melissa Gaidosh) Calafiore, Michelle and Lisa Calafiore. Devoted son of the late Paul and Anna (nee Amenta) Calafiore. Cherished grandfather of Carolyn and Justin Sherrick, Moses and Matilda Crist, Dylan and Nathan Fischer and Bryson Michael Calafiore-Davis. Dear brother of Josephine Calafiore. Visitation Friday, October 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home proceeding to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church in Park Ridge for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Services will conclude following Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Lung Association, www.lung.org. Funeral info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 17, 2018.
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May time soften the pain until all that remain is the wonderful memories you've shared with Michael and the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
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October 22, 2018

My deepest condolences to your family at this time. May your family be comforted by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your dear loved one again recorded at John 6:40.

October 19, 2018

Sorry for your loss. May Prayer comfort you. 1THESSALONIANS 5:17
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October 17, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

October 17, 2018

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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20

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

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8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church

Park Ridge, IL

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8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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