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Christine Lester Obituary

Lester, Christine (nee Scalabroni), devoted wife of James, beloved daughter of the late Mario and the late Elizabeth Scalabroni, dear sister of Janet Fratto. Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Giles Church, Oak Park, Mass 10:00 a.m. Cremation private. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 12, 2009.

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Bob & Annette Michalak

January 14, 2009

Jim,

Our deepest condolences to you and Christine's family. We know Christine suffered much over the past few years. Now, she can rest in peace. You and Uncle Ted remain in our daily prayers.

Love,
Bob & Annette

Pat Hansen

January 12, 2009

Jim - My sincere condolences and sympathy to you and your family. My prayers will be with you now and in the future during your time of healing. She is in a much better place with no pain just as Neil is. Just remember the good times. I love you.......Cousin Pat

theresa calcagno petrino

January 12, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Carol Valenti

January 12, 2009

Dear Jim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. We remember Christine fondly and share in your loss and sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy,
Carol & John Valenti

VIRGINIA LIPARI

January 12, 2009

Dear Jim,

I will always remember how much love she had for our family. I will miss her. She was a very strong and beautiful Lady. I know she is now in heaven with Aunt Lizzie & Uncle Mario and is looking down on us and will always be with us in our hearts. May the love of our family and the good times we had help you through your days to come.

Love Always,
Cousin's Virginia, Vito & Charlie

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

January 12, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bob & Marge Garvy

January 12, 2009

Jim, Marge & I are deeply saddened by Christine' passing. Our prayers are with you as they have been for quite a while. We have fun memories of your visit to us in Phoenix and were pleased to have spent time with Christine at Amy's wedding. God bless.

Love, Bob & Marge Garvy

Gloria Ringa

January 12, 2009

Dear Jim & Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy. You & your family
are in our prayers.

Ringa Family

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