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Clara DeMasi Obituary

DeMasi, Clara (nee Spatola), beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Jr., youngest of 12 children of the late John and Angela Spatola, loving mother of Theresa (Harry) Kekatos, Darlene (Tim) Dryer, Denise (Micheal) Grana, George (Joanne), James (Jennifer) and the late Joseph J. III (Kathi), grandmother of 19, great-grandmother of two, aunt of many nieces and nephews. She served multi-terms as President and Officer of the Elmwood Park Senior Citizens. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Ralph Massey Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to St. Vincent Ferrer Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cardinal Bernadine Cancer & Hospice Center, Loyola Hospital would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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Your Granddaughter With Love

November 23, 2006

Hi grandma. We'll its been a year since you've left and I still miss you like crazy. There is so much I want to call you up to tell you, but then I remember... It just seems like just yesterday we were going to the movies or taking a trip. I miss those good times. You were always there no matter what and I thank you for everything. I think that's why I love "Lucy" so much because she reminds me of you. I'll always remeber you and please remember I love you!!!

Donna Tentler

December 1, 2005

Aunt Clara



My memories of you always put a smile on my face. You were always the life of the party. I do know you are in a better place...and that is comforting.

Christine Grana

November 30, 2005

Gram, I miss you VERY much but i'm also glad that you're painless and at peace with Grandpa and all the other loved ones that we've lost over the years. I not only miss you but also your famous MEATBALLS AND RAVIOLI!! Everytime I attempt to make them, they're just not like how gram makes them! Even though I know you're in my heart, I know we will meet again in that fabulous heavenly place that you are at right now. i'll never forget you. love you always!

Georgeann (Spatola) Grindall

November 27, 2005

Aunt Clara you have been the life of all the family gatherings, and in March it was so much fun to have spent time with you and everyone else. You always had the same smile on your face as grandma did and you will always be in my memories and in my heart.You are now in God,s arms and can be with your family in Heaven

Theresa Langkan

November 27, 2005

Beloved Aunt

My memories of you are filled with all the emotions one can have. Your love and great strength are inspiring to all who knew you. You endured so much sadness and will finally be starting your eternal life with your love and soulmate. I will think of you often and will miss you as much.

Theresa

Someone special

November 26, 2005

Grandma,

Well I really don't know what to say. Except I miss you & thank you for being there. For all the trips, breakfasts at 2am, lunches, dinners, movies, and time we spent together. I'll never forget all the good times we shared and all the funny things we did together. I hope your looking down on all of us and keeping an eye on things. Until I see you next I'm glad your not in anymore pain, and take care of yourself. I know you have some company up there and they were special to me to. You'll be missed very much Grandma, but never forgotten. I love you and I'll never forget I promise!!!

Bernadette Vesely

November 26, 2005

Aunt Clara, You will be well missed and I'm glad I got the chance to share some memories with you and the rest of the family in March. You were always the jokster of the family, you and my dad, and really knew how to push peoples buttons...with it all being in fun. Well you are now with your family and probably organizing some type of family gathering. You'll be missed, and glad your not suffering any more.

Arlene Sperindeo

November 26, 2005

Memories I'll cherish about you Aunt Clara are impossible to share here, but each and every one of them, all have one thing in common, Your beautiful happy smile which always lite up your face and everyone's around you. My heart will always embrace you. How lucky to have had you and all your brothers and sisters as my Aunts and Uncles throughout my life. Thank you Aunt Clara, and as Billie Holiday's song says........"I'll be seeing you, with every lovely summers day, in everything that's light and gay, I'll always think of you that way.........." until then, my love always Arlene.

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