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Anthony Tortorello Obituary

Tortorello, Anthony William 70, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Lynn (nee Leith) of 33 years, loving children, Camille (John) Turnbull of Ingleside, IL and Nicole (Damir) Fonovich of Marengo, IL. Sister, Mary Ann Cech of Chicago, IL. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Mildred and brother, Joseph. Services private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 21, 2009.

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Ethel Laughlin

June 24, 2009

Dear Lynn,
Kathy let me know about Tony. I'm so very sorry to hear. I wish we'd been able to get together as we'd both discussed and hoped. My heart is so saddened for you and your family.
Love and our sincere condolences, Ethel and Bob Laughlin

Judi Cibelli

June 24, 2009

Dear Lynn,
We are so sorry to hear about Tony and know that you took good care of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Lynn please know that we all loved him and thought he was the greatest. Love, Judi and Mike Cibelli

Michelle Vorderer

June 22, 2009

Dear Lynn,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was so sorry to hear about Tony. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Merle Schwebke

June 22, 2009

Lynn-
I am so sorry to hear about Tony. I will miss him and his sense of humor. Tony was so lucky to have you, Lynn. You have been truly remarkable in all your efforts supporting him throughout his illnesses. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

kathy warzecha

June 21, 2009

my sincere condolances kathy warzecha

Jeff & Lynn Habich

June 21, 2009

Sorry to hear about Tony. The news was devasting to us. Tony was one of the nicest people we ever met. Jeff was looking forward to sharing his train hobby with Tony. It is a great loss to his friends and family.

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