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Charles Maraffino Obituary

Maraffino, Charles F. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Schmidt), loving father of Nicolette (William) Zelenc, Charlene (Koz) Meister, and Jeannette (John) Sakellaropoulos, dear Papa of Matthew, Jason, Jonathon, Nikolas, and Elena, dear brother of the late Esther Jay, Frank, and Stephen, fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m. at Richard Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Avenue (corner of Lorel). Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Member of the American Legion Post 419. Please omit flowers. Visitation Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. For info: (773)767-1840.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2011.

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Ed & Joyce Bittner

January 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

nicholas maraffino

January 27, 2011

our thoughts and prayers are with you, uncle charlie you are now reunited with your sister esther brother frank and my dad steve may you rest in peace love nick, pat , ashley, and nick jr.

January 27, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Maraffino family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

~The Meneghini Family.

January 27, 2011

Dear Nicholette, Charlene, Jeanette, Nick and Mona,

We are so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Charlie is now reunited with his brothers, sister, and cousins. May he rest in peace and may Perpetual Light shine upon him.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Frank (Butch), Betsy and the rest of the Michigan Maraffino Family

DOLORES McCARTHY

January 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you.Your dad will be missed.

January 27, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Charlie's family. I will miss a dear childhood friend from 23rd Street. Joseph & Geraldine Coco

January 27, 2011

Please accept our condolences during this difficult time. We will miss you Uncle Charlie.
Love,
Charlene& Bill LeRoy

Bob & Rozanne Zibricky

January 27, 2011

While treasuring the memory of your beloved father, I hope that you will find comfort in knowing that he has found peace in your mother's warm embrace. God bless him and all of you always.
Our deepest sympathy,

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