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Concetta DeStefano Obituary

DeStefano,Concetta"Connie" (nee LaCognata), age 88, born in Ragusa, Sicily, October 15, 1919, resident of Elmhurst for 46 years, current resident of Greencastle of Elmhurst. Past president of Immaculate Conception Seniors Club and Greencastle Seniors Club, district representative for AARP, former officer at Abbey Senior Center, past president of Villa Scalabrini/Casa San Carlo Ladies Auxiliary, past president of Father FA.X. Breed Ladies Auxiliary, former officer for City of Elmhurst Senior Council. Beloved wife of the late Sam, loving mother of John (Kim) of Long Beach, CA, proud grandmother of Christine Stanford of Angleton, TX and Jennifer (Rick) Schneider of Sugar Land, TX, cherished great-grandmother of Kayla Mehl, Mandy Stanford and Trey and Julie Marie Schneider, fond sister-in-law of Almar LaCognata of Elmhurst and Alice LaCognata or Lady Lake, FL, Norma DeStefano of Chicago and Gloria Passmore of Reno, NV, dear friend of Kathy DeStefano of Brazoria, TX, aunt "Tina" of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. until time of funeral, 9:30 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception. Interment Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Seniors Club, 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst, IL 60126 or Villa Scalabrini/Casa San Carlo, 420 North Wolf Road, Northlake, IL 60164. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2008.

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June 10, 2008

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE
WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT
THIS TIME.I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES I HAD WITH YOUR MOM. LOVE, CONNIE SERIO

Patricia Nunes Browall

June 10, 2008

To Connie's family: Expressing my deepest sympathy; she was a wonderful and delightful woman. I met her in 1980 during our days working for Spiegel. She was always pleasant and happy to help someone. I have one especially fond memory when five of us from work, including Connie, attended our group leader's church event on the south side of Chicago. What an adventure! May she rest in peace.

Truman Passmore

June 9, 2008

John, my condolences to you on thenloss of your dear mother. I always enjoyed my brief visits with her.Her mind was sharp and conversations interesting. Truman Passmore

Jim & Gail Selzer

June 9, 2008

John, Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I remember how much you loved and admired her. You were a lucky man to have had her in your life for all those years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Barbara & Laura Werner

June 9, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
We knew your mother from Spiegel what a wonderful woman.

Cindy Majkowicz

June 9, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Marilyn Gentile

June 8, 2008

Connie, was my mother friend, at Greencastle.Mom, passed away 3 years ago. Connie and my Mom. are now in heaven- starting a Grandma club. Sorry for your loss.

The Gibbons Family

June 8, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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