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DeVito, Cynthia (nee Varelli) Beloved wife of Dennis; loving daughter of Eleanor (nee Caputo) and the late John Varelli; fond godmother to Marissa Pileggi, Kimberly Johnson and Cynthia Moreno; dear sister-in-law of Michael DeVito; niece of Anne and Don; cousin and friend of many. Funeral Friday, November 15, 2013 at Holy Name Cathedral, Superior and State Streets, Chicago, IL 60611. Mass 3:00 p.m. Visitation will precede the mass from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral. (Enter on Superior Street) In lieu of flowers contributions in Cynthia's name to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950 would be appreciated. Information Cappetta-DiCaniio Funeral Directors, 708-222-T-O-N-Y (8669) or 708-222-F-R-E-D (3733)

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 14, 2013.

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Catherine (Alagna) Adams

November 9, 2024

Think about you and your Mom often and reflect on growing up together on Fillmore St!

Kathryn-

November 8, 2024

Her memory eternal...

kathryn Thanas

November 11, 2023

None lovelier,sweeter,kinder or more thoughtful than Cynthia.
Her love for the Lord and others,left a sweet fragrance wherever she was.
The healing comfort of the Lord to all who loved her.
With Sympathy,
Kathryn Thanas

Joan Ficaro

April 28, 2021

I just found out my dear friend Cynthia has passed. Dennis, I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for your family. Bunny Ficaro

Rick Redmond

May 18, 2020

I just discovered this and am deeply saddened. I had the honor of working for Cynthia back in the mid to late 90's. She was an incredible leader and an equally kind generous employer. Thanks to her good graces as my employer, I was able to finish college here in Chicago debt free.

Anna Marie Deleo

November 22, 2018

Cynthia, I think of you every year around the holidays. Your mom gave us your cranberry mold recipe and been making it ever since.

Jodi Cuchetto Stout

February 23, 2014

I light this candle in Cynthia's memory and to be a healing light for Dennis and Eleanor.

Jodi Cuchetto Stout

February 23, 2014

It was so sad to hear of Cynthia's passing. I wish I had known at the time and would have paid my respects. She was a kind boss at Varelli Reporting and wonderful to work for. Dennis, please know you and her mom are in my prayers. Big Italian hugs, Jodi.

Christina Scalzo

February 11, 2014

Cynthia and Dennis,
I just found out what happened. I am so sorry for you both. I am just so sorry.
Christina Scalzo

Janet Palmer

November 26, 2013

Dear Dennis, You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. I only met her once and she left an impression.

November 25, 2013

Dear Eleanor and Dennis,
Our family was so shocked to hear the tragic news. We will never forget that beautiful face and so many beautiful childhood memories. All of us here in Arizona extend our most sincere condolences to you and to all those she has touched.

Fondly,
Santina, Cheryl and Michael Alberti

Carol DiFrisco

November 25, 2013

We are truly shocked and saddened to learn about Cynthia. My Trinity High School classmate, one of my traveling buddies for our senior trip to Expo '67 in Montreal - oh the photos from that time are fabulous! court reporter extraordinaire; soft-spoken, beautiful woman. She will be missed by so many! May you, Dennis, Mrs. Varelli, and the entire family find peace in so many loving memories of Cynthia that will warm your hearts forever. With our love, Carol (Lo Verde) and Dominic DiFrisco

Donna and Bill Lea

November 21, 2013

Dear Dennis:
Please accept our deepest condolences. Cynthia will be dearly missed by all who knew her. You have our deepest sympathy.

Ernestine Alfonsetti

November 19, 2013

Cynthia walked in loveliness. She will be missed by her lovely mother Eleanor and so many more friends and family. She would easily be compared to Audrey Hepburn or Princess Grace Kelly. A true "lady" to be admired and modeled after.

John Elia

November 17, 2013

Dear Cousin Dennis and family. I am very sorry for your loss. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about the passing of Cynthia. She always made me smile whenever I would see her. I am just so saddened that it has been many, many years since I have seen the two of you. My thought and payers are with you.

Love,
Cousin John Elia

November 17, 2013

Dennis, I am so so sorry for your loss... Cherish the wonderful memories. Sincerely, Bonnie (Mucerino) May xoxo

Rick Evans

November 17, 2013

Dennis & Michael,

All of our us in our family were so blessed to know Cynthia through her kindness and cheerful smile. We are thinking of you daily.

Rick, Robin, Andy, Emily, Natali, and Olivia Evans

November 16, 2013

Please except over 100 years of family heartfelt sympathy

The Rocco & Rosemary Baraglia Family

November 16, 2013

Dear Mr. Dennis and Family
On the behalf of the entire staff and Salon Serenity we would like to send our deepest Sympathy. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Stefanie, Carol, Luis, Alex, Caroline, Camila

Gerry & Gayle Griffiths

November 15, 2013

Dear Dennis

Our hearts go out to you & your family in your time of sorrow. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Cynthia's death.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Love, Gerry & Gayle Griffiths

Robyn Levy

November 15, 2013

Dear Dennis,
We are so sad for your loss. We will miss Cynthia's beautiful face at TOC. Be strong and send our warmest condolences to Eleanor.
Love, Robyn and Larry

November 15, 2013

Dennis, Eleanor and Michael- I have known Cynthia for a long time as she was one of the first friends I met in Chicago when I met you. There was never a time I saw her she did not make me feel like a better person. She was beautiful on the inside and out and I am sure she is with her father and others who have already left. God Bless You- Jean Gamble

November 15, 2013

Dear Dennis & Family, We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Cynthia. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Fia & Don Dentamaro

November 15, 2013

Dear Dennis and My Dear Eleanore,
Words are never adequate,my heart pains for your great loss…
So unexpected…Cynthias warmth,beauty and love touched many lives…

May God comfort and strengthen you in this time of your great sorrow.
With Sympathy,
Kathryn Thanas

November 15, 2013

Cynthia's beautiful spirit will be sorely missed. With deepest condolences,
Lesa Ukman & John Stiefel

Lois and Michael Friedman

November 15, 2013

We were shocked and saddened to hear about Cynthia. Her warmth and beautiful smile was contagious and lit up the room. She will be very missed and we are thinking about Dennis and her mom at this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.

Maybell & Maurice Grondin

November 15, 2013

We are deeply sorry for your loss and send you, Dennis and the family, our condoleances. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Sincerely,

Maybell and Maurice Grondin
Quebec Canada and TOC

Gene Silverman

November 15, 2013

Dennis: So sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my Mary 2 years ago and I know what you are going thru. Life goes on, you will keep going.

November 15, 2013

Eleanor.. Deepest sympathy for your loss.. Phyllis taylor

Pat Iannino

November 15, 2013

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord. Our prayers and thoughts are with Varelli and DeVito families at this time.

Rosalind & Ami Dadoun

November 15, 2013

We are so very saddened to learn about Cynthia. She was the most a most beautiful and lovely lady and our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with Dennis and the family. Rosalind & Ami Dadoun

Brian and Carol Gilbert

November 15, 2013

Shock is an understatement Deepest sympathy to Dennis and all the family. We will miss her desperately. All our love

Carmen Trotta

November 15, 2013

Eleanor Dennis so sorry for your loss, Cynthia will be dearly missed.. Carmen Trotta Chicago,il,

November 14, 2013

Dear Mr. DeVito,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Mrs. DeVito was an exceptional woman who cared so much for the community. It was truly a pleasure working with her on several projects at TOC. She'll be missed.

Fondly,

Edna Hager

Stephanie Katz

November 14, 2013

Dear Cynthia,
We will miss you very much!!
You touched our hearts (as you did to many others).
Much love to the whole family,
Ces, Steph and Lorenzo

Joseph & Sandra Ditore

November 14, 2013

We were deeply saddened to hear about Cynthia's passing. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with Dennis, Cynthia's mom and the entire family.

sally Huszar

November 14, 2013

Eleanor
I was so sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing. I pray that you would feel God's peace during this difficult time! my deepest sympathy

Sally

Jim & carol Mazzaro

November 14, 2013

Cindy was a beautiful person. Jr always consider her a dear friend. She will be missed by all. Cindy as well as the family are in our prayers and hearts

November 14, 2013

Dear Dennis,
I am so saddened to hear about Cynthia....she was the best boss I ever had and sure all her court reporters fell the same...Her kindness and generosity will always be remembered by me..God Bless Youand Michael and her Mom...and am sure God will hold Cynthia close in his arms...
Ray Pytlik

Peter & Marietta Soto

November 14, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Cindy was a wonderful loving woman and will be missed by all. Love and prayers.

Chef Rick Chiavari

November 14, 2013

So very sorry she will be missed very much! You and your family are in our prayers

November 14, 2013

Dear Dennis & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. We are still in shock over this terrible tragedy. Our deepest sympathies.
- Rino Burdi, Milena, and Fabrizio

Paige Abadi

November 14, 2013

Dear Mr. De Vito,
I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Paige Abadi

Esther Dulcio

November 14, 2013

My heart goes out to you Mr. DeVito and all of Mrs. Cynthia D.'s family affected by this great loss. There are no words to express how much she'll be missed.

Oscar Torres

November 14, 2013

Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lee & Patty (Trotti) Laino

November 14, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

November 14, 2013

We will never forget Cynthia and are shocked and very saddened at the news of her passing. Sending love to Cynthia's Mum and Denis, thinking of you both at this terrible time.

Jill Windle and Irv Storfer Turnberry Ocean Colony, FL.

November 14, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss of such a warm, caring and lovely woman. My thoughts are with you. Pauline Menkes

Gloria Fellows

November 14, 2013

Dear Dennis,
David and I are so sorry to hear about Cynthia. She was a gentle and beautiful woman and we are so grateful to have known her. Prayers to you and Eleanor.
David and Gloria Fellows

November 14, 2013

Dear Dennis,

I know your wife will be held in the arms of our Lord.
Cynthia was the most gracious and generous boss I ever had.
She made 166 W Washington St glamorous...with her love for
all her court reporters and staff...My prayers are out for you
and Cynthia in heaven taking depositions for The Lord and all
the angels that surround her. God bless you...and
her Mom , Michael , friends and relatives.
Ray Pytlik

Marsha Fogel

November 14, 2013

So unbelievable and greatly saddened to hear of Cynthia"s
passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you Dennis, Cynthia's Mom, your brother Michael and to others who were close to Cynthia.
Marsha Fogel

Janice Kiefer

November 14, 2013

Dear Dennis, My deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss.

Andrew, Lauren & Christian Rose

November 14, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing. We pray that you would feel God's peace & presence during this difficult time! Our deepest condolences.

November 14, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing. She was my first boss out of court reporting school and she was a great one! Beautiful, strong, hard-working, friendly woman. Please take care. Love, Sara Olson

Catherine Adams (Alagna)

November 14, 2013

Dear Family of Cynthia,

I grew up with Cindy on Fillmore Street in the old neighborhood and have many fond memories, eating breakfast at the restaurant and Mom driving us to school afterward . Please know my prayers are with all of you and may God wrap his loving arms around her. Rest in peace dear Cindy

November 14, 2013

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WERE FRIENDS FROM GARBALDI ST.JOHN (JOHNNY SUGAR) ZUCCHERO & FAMILY

November 14, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss, Cynthia was an exceptional kind and wonderful woman, we will never forget her. Randy and Burgel

November 14, 2013

Dennis, so sorry, our prayers are with you.

Lenore Venute/Dabros

November 14, 2013

To the family of Cynthia
Cindy was a beautiful person inside and out. She will leave beautiful memories for everyone she knew. My deepest sympathy to all.

November 14, 2013

Dennis~
My deepest sympathy to you at this time. Cynthia was a beautiful person inside and out! May God bless you...

Melanie Ditore

DeDee Fosco

November 14, 2013

Dear Dennis,Eleanor and Michael,
What horrible news. A lady and a genuine star she was in the eyes of many. Our sincere symphathies to all of you. Kay will take over from here.
Our prayers and Love
DeDee and Paul Fosco

Janis Sinisi

November 14, 2013

Dennis/Eleanore-
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Cynthia was so very, very special and although she will be terribly missed I feel blessed to have had her as my friend. No doubt she is an Angel watching over her loved ones.
Love, Janis Sinisi

The DelVescovo's

November 14, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Cynthia was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.

James Broton

November 14, 2013

Cynthia was a great lady. Always gave Jim her heartfelt advice. May your memories bring comfort at this difficult time. James & Diane Broton

Ed & Eleanor Lezza

November 14, 2013

May God bless Cynthia and Dennis. We will pray for you.

Jeremy Vadnos

November 14, 2013

Dennis....please accept our deepest sympathies from Rose and myself....
I was saddened to hear the news....and you are in my thoughts...

Sandy Rentas & Family

November 14, 2013

Dear Dennis,
Our heartfelt love and sympathy go out to you at this very difficult time. Cynthia was an amazing person whom we feel privileged to call our friend. We will cherish her memory forever. May God Bless You All.

Laura K.

November 13, 2013

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Cynthia. She was my first -- and best -- court reporting boss, and through her I was able to make life-long friendships. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out.
My thoughts are prayers are going out to her family, especially her mother and Dennis, during this very difficult time.
May your sadness be overcome by the many happy memories you will always have of your time together.
She will be missed by all that had the great fortune of knowing her.

November 13, 2013

Dear Dennis,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Dennis and Karen Giammicchio

Nick Zucchero

November 13, 2013

To the family of Cynthia ,you have our deepest sympathy so sorry for your loss.Nick and Camille Zucchero

jody spizzirri

November 13, 2013

To our cousin Dennis,
Please accept our deepest sympathies from Steve and I. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time...........God Bless you , Michael and Mrs. Varelli. Auntie Kay has wrapped her arms around Cynthia!!

November 13, 2013

Dear Dennis,

Please accept our deepest, loving sympathies. We will always cherish our special family moments with you and our cousin Cynthia. She was an amazing woman and will be dearly missed. May God bless you during this difficult time. Certainly He has already blessed Cynthia. May Blessed Mother watch over you, Mrs. Varelli and Michael.

Love and prayers,
Cousins Larry, Sharon and Mario Cuttone

Sharon Cuttone

November 13, 2013

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