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David Zerante Obituary

Zerante, David M. Age 64. Proud lifelong resident of Chicago Heights and St. Agnes Parish. Husband of 40 years to Karen (nee Schnorenberg). Father of Benjamin (Matthew Esler), Andrew (Renee Keane), Nora, and Paula Zerante. Son of the late Rose (nee Nardella) and James Zerante. Brother of Vincent (Catherine) Zerante, Marianne (Robert) Smith and Patricia (James) Hughes. Loving son-in-law of Grace (nee Kate) and the late Paul G. Schnorenberg. Dear uncle and trusted friend to many. Dave attended the Minneapolis School of Art & Design. A graduate of Loras College, he received his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School and started his career as an attorney at Serpico, Novelli, Dvorak & Navigato. He worked as a partner at McCormick & Zerante and went on to open his own private practice in Chicago Heights. In addition to his private practice, Dave served as Township Attorney for Bloom Township and Prosecutor for the Villages of South Chicago Heights and Glenwood. He faithfully served as Trustee for the Thorn Creek Sanitary District and member of the Chicago Heights Planning Commission. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Friday, October 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friends will meet at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1501 S. Chicago Rd., Chicago Heights on Saturday morning for 11:00 a.m. funeral mass. Burial will be private. As per the Zerante family's wishes, in lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Agnes Parish would be greatly appreciated. For additional service information please contact (708) 481-9230 or www.panozzobros.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 24, 2018.

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Robert PApe

December 2, 2018

Most sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a great friend to me during law school and I knew he was a gifted attorney. He will remain in my prayers.

Z L

November 6, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

November 3, 2018

Very sorry for your loss. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared comfort you today and in the days ahead.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

October 30, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

Juanita Robinson

October 28, 2018

Karen and family, We did not hear of david,s passing until we went to mass today. May God bless you in this time of sorrow. We remember what a fun guy he was around St. Agnes,
The Robinsons

Juan&Toni Anzaldua

October 26, 2018

Dearest Karen and family, there are no words that will help. Know we are here for you if there is ANYTHING we can do for you. God give you the strength to go on along with you children.
Our deepest condolences. May God receive his soul.

timothy houlihan

October 25, 2018

A remarkable person with a feeling for everything he did, including clients and his community.

Met Dave as a client 36 years ago and found him to be my attorney and the same time a great friend

God bless him and his family

Linda Baltikas

October 24, 2018

Dear Nora and Paula,

I am so sorry. Your father seems to have been a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ms. Baltikas

Jo Ann Costello

October 24, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 24, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of David. May you find strength in the joyful memories you've shared and in the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
GD

Phyllis & Phil Panici

October 24, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Karen.

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October 24, 2018

Sorry for your Loss may the God of comfort be with you and your family

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