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Carmelo Chimera Obituary

Chimera, Carmelo age 88, late of Oak Forest and former longtime Bridgeport resident, passed away Friday, January 16, 2004. Cherished husband of Francesca (nee Butera), devoted father of Rosalie (Mario) Bottari, Josephine (Filippo) Fragale, Anna (Carmelo) Schifano, Silvana Chimera, Vincenzo (Stacie) Chimera, Michael (Maryrose) Chimera and Anthony (Sheryl) Chimera, loving brother of late Michelangelo, late Giuseppe (Margherita) and late Angelina (Nicola), dearest grandfather of Giovanna (Mario) Imbarrato, Alfio and Carmelo Bottari, and Elizabeth and Bernardino Fragale, and Joseph and Carmelo Schifano and Carmelo, Vincenzo, and Nicholas Chimera, and Michael Chimera and Francesca, Anthony and Gabriel Chimera, dearest great-grandfather of Gianna Lia Imbarrato, fond uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service Monday, January 19, 2004 at 10 a.m. from the Edgar Funeral Home, 10900 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, to St. Damian Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. 708-423-1600 or 773-723-0876.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2004.

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Ed, Donna (McCarthy)& Danny Gill

January 25, 2004

To all of the Chimera Family..

Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the death of Mr Chimera..We are so sorry for your loss.

John Wooding

January 19, 2004

Dear Anthony,

Our sincere condolences. Though we did not know your father,we know how hard it is to say goodbye, and most especially,to a parent. The real true consolation is that he is with the Lord in eternal joy.

>Rosemary and John Wooding

Vincent Butera

January 18, 2004

Dear Aunt Francesca & Family,





Uncle Carmelo was a very dear and loving man. We know how much he was loved by his entire family. Our thoughts are with each and everyone of you during this difficult time. May God bless Uncel Caremlo and all of you.



Love,



Vincent Butera & Family

Daniel Paulson

January 18, 2004

Hi again - Sorry that I was in such a hurry that i misread the notice - while I said mother, the same message applies to your father's passing - can you forgive an old man for his error? Love, Dan

Daniel Paulson

January 18, 2004

Dear Rosalie, Josephine and families - I want to express my deepest sympathy on the death of your mother - you have been in my thoughts so often since we moved here to Minnesota, and I am so sorry that we cannot be there in person to offer our condolences. Be sure that your mother will be in our prayers, and that I will write to you soon. Love, Dan

Diane Casey

January 18, 2004

Dear Rosalie and Josephine and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. There are few words to describe the depths of these losses. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Your friend, Diane Casey (Sofiakis) MWRDGC

Ray and Patti Pluta

January 18, 2004

Our prayers are with you.

Tom Faragoi

January 18, 2004

Vince, I am very sorry to hear of the death of your father Sincerely Tom Faragoi

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