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Antoinette DiFiore Obituary

DiFiore, Antoinette "Toni" A. (nee Arpino) Beloved wife of James "Jimmy"; dear sister of Vincent (MaryAnn) and John (Theresa) Arpino; fond sister-in-law of Peachie Basile; dear aunt of Margie, Anthony, Vince, Diane, Johnny and Theresa; devoted great-aunt of many; loving cousin of Barry and the late Suzanne Dalesandro. Toni was a lifetime resident of Taylor Street, living two blocks from where she was born. She loved her neighborhood, family, friends and her work of almost 50 years at Cabrini, Columbus, and St. Anthony Hospitals. Funeral Monday 8:45 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. For info 773-889-1700. www.salernofuneralhomes.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 16, 2015.

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Peter Gallichio

November 2, 2015

May God welcome you with open arms. R.I.P Enjoy your eternal Life.The Gallichio Family

Johanna Nieto

October 19, 2015

Dear Jim ,
I am praying for you and your family . May Toni rest in peace . No more suffering . I was unable to attend due to illness. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you .

Rosina imbo

October 17, 2015

My dear friend Toni,
May you rest in peace. You had a lot of suffering being sick. I hope now you can rest. We will miss you Toni.

Kristina Kass-Blomstrand

October 17, 2015

Auntie Toni was like no other. A staple of the neighborhood. She was loved by all! You will truly be missed. Rest in peace Aunt!!!

Daniels family

October 17, 2015

Deepest sympathies to the family. She will obviously be greatly missed. May the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time.

AnnMarie Jenke (Palicka)

October 16, 2015

Deepest condolences to Auntie Toni's family especially Uncle Jim. You all are in my thought in prayers.. ❤❤

October 16, 2015

Whenever it feels like too much to bear, go to God in prayer for strength. Heartfelt condolences - Ps 86:6

Rosa & Carmen Passi

October 16, 2015

Deepest sympathy to Antoinette's Family...we were classmates at St. Pat's..May she RIP!

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Visitation

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

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Oct

19

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Oct

19

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii

IL

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1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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