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Anthony LaPorte Obituary

LaPorte, Anthony S. suddenly, beloved husband of Carol (nee McGough), loving father of Mackenzie and Madison, fond son of Catherine and the late Anthony LaPorte, dear brother of Christine, Vincent and Paul, uncle of many. Funeral services Monday, 11 a.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapel, Frank Reda & Son Directors, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Please omit flowers. Visitation Saturday, 5 until 9 p.m. on Saturday, and Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment private. 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 5, 2003.

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Charles Lara

October 21, 2003

Dear Old Taylor Street Buddy,



It has been a while since I last saw you, I will always remember the great times we had as teenagers and young men. May God bless your family and may you rest in peace.



Charles Lara

Mary Thomas

October 7, 2003

My heart goes out to you and your family. In God's divine power he has given us everything we need for life. I'm praying that he gives you and your family strenght and peace.

Marion Pruitt

October 7, 2003

To my Sister,

Tony will be greatly missed, he will always be watching over you's. Words cannot express the great loss.



Aunt Mar & Family

LINDA BENSON

October 6, 2003

DEAR CATHY,CHRIS,PAUL,AND VINCENT,



MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. TONY WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO ALL YOUR LIVES AND ALL THE LIVES HE TOUCHED. I FEEL HONORED TO HAVE SHARED A SMALL PART OF HIS LIFE. GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR HIM IN A BETTER PLACE. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE TO ALL, YOUR FRIEND, LINDA

Julie D'Souza

October 6, 2003

Dr. Carol, I was so shocked to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my prayers, please accept my deepest condolences.

Elaine and Fred Kirchner

October 6, 2003

Dear Cathy and Family, We are sorry we did not see you on Sunday but we wanted to let you know just how awful we feel about the passing of Toni. We can only begin to guess how you feel right now but we do know that all those great memories you have of him will bring you comfort and even smiles. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Fred and Elaine Kirchner

Brian Hall

October 6, 2003

My deepest sympathies to all of Tony's family.

Maureen McKemey

October 5, 2003

I'm very saddened to hear about Tony. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family.



Sincerely,

Maureen McKemey (Brian's sister)

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