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Charles Ciancanelli Obituary

Ciancanelli, Charles R. "Chuck", Veteran of Vietnam War. Member of Masons Union Local 21. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (nee LaMantia) for 35 years, devoted father of Charles Jr., Joseph, Geraldine and the late Sandra Ciancanelli, loving son of Geraldine and the late Charles Ciancanelli, dear brother of Vicky Shalaby, Donna (Joe) Kramer, Mary, Antonette, Patricia, Chris (Sylvia) and the late Anthony and Joseph Ciancanelli, dear grandfather of Estella Marie Ciancanelli, brother-in-law of Mary Sue (Luis) and Annalee (Xavier) Aguirre, Josephine (Phil) LaGioia, Angeline (late John) O'Connor, Virginia Struck, Santo (Gayle) and the late Frank LaMantia, dear son-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Joseph LaMantia, fond uncle and great-uncle of many. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, Vitucci & Sons Funeral Directors, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle 60172 (¾ mile west of Roselle/Bloomingdale Rd.), to St. Isidore Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Thursday and Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. For more info: 630-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2007.

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FRIEDA MOBLEY (WHEELESS )

August 21, 2007

I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS YOU HAVE HAD. SORRY NOT TO HAVE BEEN THERE BUT WAS JUST NOTIFIED OF HIS PASSING THIS WEEK. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

JERRY FALKNER

August 21, 2007

TO THE WHOLE FAMILY, I M SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF CHUCK, I WAS NOT THERE AS I DIDNT HEAR ABOUT THIS TILL JUST YESTERDAY. I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE IF I HAD KNOWN. CHUCK WAS A GREAT GUY AND FRIEND.

Kim Novak (Kackert)

August 20, 2007

Directed to Mary: My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. I sent a copy of the Obituary to Michael. Take care.
Kim Novak (Kackert)

Robert Doyle

August 20, 2007

This is Bobby (musician The Shiz) I am heart broken and have just heard the news. My love and thoughts are with all of you. My memories of your dad calling me (the nephew) make me smile and think of all the fun times we shared together. His love of music inspired me to continue in this line of work. With this I will always cherish his friendship and memory.

Anthony Ciancanelli

August 18, 2007

dear family;
I want to send my sympathy for your loss.I know how it feels to lose a dad and family member who is important and loved.I love you all,and miss you.I wish everybody all the best.

Richie Lang

August 17, 2007

Betty, Chuck Jr, Joe and Geri,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you.

Ruth, Richie and Karen Lang

Jennifer LaRocco

August 17, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need to talk I'm a good listener.

Jennifer LaRocco
708-452-0887

Chris Ciancanelli

August 17, 2007

These past 8 months of phone calls meant more to me than you'll ever know. I regret that our plans to meet up at Stacy's wedding were never to be. I was looking forward to that big hug you promised. I will forever be your first employee. When you came home from Viet Nam and started CRC, Crescendo Remodling Company, it was just you and me. We got along great and never argued or fought even once in our lives. I did have to remind you from time to time that I wasn't much, but I was all you had! We'd laugh and move on to the next job. I always appreciated the respect you showed Sylvia and our children. I'm going to miss you in this world. Please save me a place in heaven. I have this great idea for a hot dog stand I want to run past you! Brothers forever, Chris

Richard Graf, Sr.

August 16, 2007

Betty and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you.
Chuck was one of a kind.
He will be missed terribly.
Friends Always
Mr. & Mrs Richard Graf,Sr.

Richard Graf,Sr.

August 16, 2007

Ciancanelli Family,
There are few words that may comfort
you, But your husband & Father
was a very special person to anyone
who knew him.
I knew him 32 years Everyone will
miss him,I worked thru thick and thin
with him and didn't mind.
Chuck you will be missed but not forgotten.
Friends Always
Mr.& Mrs.Richard Graf, Sr.

Josephine, Felix, Lisa, Joe and Philip LaGioia

August 16, 2007

Betty, Chuckie, Joey and Geri,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Chuck was a good man. We will all miss him. Please accept our heart-felt condolences.

Kenneth Wills

August 16, 2007

To the Ciancanelli Family,

Words cannot take away your pain but may you find some comfort in the memories you cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

"God is with the brokenhearted"

MR.&MRS. CHRIS LAUGHLIN AND FAMILY

August 16, 2007

TO THE CIANCANELLI FAMILY, THEIR ARE MANY STORIES IN THE YEARS OUR FAMILIES SPENT TIME TOGETHER. BEING A BRICKLAYER FAMILY HAS ALWAYS GIVEN MORE FRIENDS TO BE A PART OF YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY. I CONCIDERED CHUCK A BROTHER ON THE WALL AND OFF. HE WAS ALWAYS READY TO GIVE ANYTHING HE COULD TO HELP OTHERS. THIS MADE HIM A SPEICAL PERSON TO KNOW AND BE AROUND. WE SEND OUR HEART FELT SYMPATHY AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Maggie Burke

August 16, 2007

Chuckie, Joey, Geri and Mrs. C-
I think Fina had said best, but leave it to Mr.C to make his big splash on the internet now. He will leave a empty space in many peoples hearts and lives. Hopefully he and Sandy can finally pal around again. You know he's shaking the place up! I am very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Maggie Burke

Joe (Mac) McNamara

August 16, 2007

Mrs C., Chuck, Joey and Gerri,

May you find strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr C. He and his family are a big part of my life, and he will truely be missed. The memories are endless, the lessons were taught well, the lives he touched were many, for which he will always be loved and missed by all.

God Bless Mr. C.

Morton Spiegel

August 16, 2007

To Betty and family:
I wish to express my deep and sad condolences to you on the loss of Chuck. He was a good friend, a good client and will be sadly missed. I will always cherish my happy and fond memories of him.

John & Mary

August 16, 2007

What a great man with a big hart. We will miss him

CHUCKIEMARYANTHONYVICKYCHRISDONNAANTONETTEPATTYJOEY CIANCANELLI

August 15, 2007

Even through passing time
You are one of nine

You'll always be our big brother
Unconditional love of Mother

The day will come together we'll be
The nine of us shall always see

As sisters and brothers
We shared life with one another

Seperate or together we remain
The unbroken chain...

of Ciancanelli's

Bobby & Anne Ballard and daughters

August 15, 2007

To the Ciancanelli's

Wife, sons and daughter, mother, sisters and brother and the rest of a large family well known;

You have my deepest regrets and I am sorry for your loss.

I am thankful to have known someone like Chucky, for I know I am a better person because of him. Our lives have turned in different circles, but we have always shared a loving friendship even when we didn't see each other for years at a time.

From the 1960's, Chucky and I went from laying brick together, with late father Charles, Cousin Joey Caruso and late brother Anthony (Tony) to Chucky and I doing remodeling together. Then in the 1967 snowstorm Chucky and I were stranded for four days after blowing a clutch in the snowplow. When we served in the Army together, Chucky donated blood in order for us to have a weekend pass together. He then returned home before I did and when my flight arrived in the middle of the night, it was Chucky who was there to pick me up. Lastly, Chucky was a part of my Wedding Party.

Chuck was always there for me when I needed him. He will be greatly missed.

To Betty and his children:
Chucky lives through you.

Daniel "Oz" Ohnsman

August 15, 2007

I drank a Miller Lite out of a short glass in honor of "Mr. C" last night. He taught me many things. Thank you Mr. C.

Frank R O'Connor

August 15, 2007

Aunt Betty, Chuckie, Joey and Geri I'm sorry to hear about your loss you know i'm in Florida if any of you need a break i'm here for you...

Laura And Willie

August 15, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. We are here for you during this difficult time. Please reach out to us if you need anything.

Eric

August 15, 2007

Geri, I wish you and your family the very best. Take care!

Natalie Applegate

August 15, 2007

Dear Ciancanelli Family,

I am very sorry to hear of Uncle Chuckie's passing. Your family is in my thoughts.

Sincerely,
Natalie (LaMantia) Applegate

Jimmy DeLeo

August 15, 2007

Betty, Chucky, Joey, Gerry, and Family. I am sorry for you loss. Chuck Sr was one of a kind. He will be dearly missed by me and many more people I know. All the best.

Stacy Strzelczyk

August 15, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of my Uncle/Godfather...We will miss him and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. All of our love,
Chet and Stacy Strzelczyk (Ciancanelli)

Patty Schiller

August 15, 2007

Betty, Chuckie, Joey and Gerry,
I am very sorry for your loss. We all hold great memories of your family and all the good times at your house with the kids. The kids always knew they were welcome at your home anytime, any day. Your family has always been there for us, please know we are here for you at this time of sorrow.
With Love,
Randy, Patty and 'T'

Fina

August 15, 2007

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