Dolores Abruzzini Obituary

I love you Nani La La. I will miss you always. I will always think of you on our birthdays, my fellow sagitarrius. I will surely miss my birthday buddy and your chocolate cake. My mom's is just not the same.

Mom on Sunday Aug 23, 2009 we had a mass for you. There was 50 of us who attended. So many people who love you were there. Sacred Heart Church was filled with your family and friends. After that we all went to the cemetery. We then went for lunch and back to your house. Today is one year and it seems like yesterday. We will never forget you for you have always been the love of our lives. You will always be special to all of us. Dad is so cute and he misses his bride. Someday we will all be with you. Our chain has been broken but the love we have for each other and you will never fade away.
ALL OUR LOVE
DAD,MARY JO, MARLENE, DONNA & CARLA
AND FAMILY

Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Know that our loved ones are having a beautiful Christmas in Heaven this year.

Christmas In Heaven

I see the countless Christmas tree's around the world below. With tiny lights, like Heavens stars reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, Please wipe away that tear...For I'm spending Christmas in heaven with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart, but I am not so far away, we really aren't apart. So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear, and be glad that I'm spending Chirstmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above, I send you each a memory of my undying love.

After all love is a gift, more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do. For I can't count the blessings or the love he has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear. Remember, I am spending Christmas with Christ the King this year.

Author Unknown to me
Donna Scholl (Elmhurst, IL)

Dear Donna, Joey, Christina, and Nicole,

Please accept our sincere sympathy at the passing of your beloved mom. I too was raised on those "tradional Melrose Park Italian" values, family always comes first. (And as far as I am concerned, it always will!) I hope I have instilled in my daughters those same values that our parents taught us. Donna, I know how close you all were with your mom, exactly the same way as I am with mine. That is why this is so difficult to write. Always know how much she loved you, Joey, and the girls and hold on tight to that everyday of your life. You know she will always be on your shoulder guiding you through the rest of your life. She never truly leaves you!!.
I am so sorry I was not able to attend the wake, I found out about your mom's passing much too late. If there is anything you need, just let me know. Miss you and Melrose Park alot!!!! Take care, love to all of you.

Mom My Hero,

You have always been my hero. You are a carbon copy of your Mom. I have wonderful memories of the greatest childhood. Family and tradition was very important to you and we love you for teaching us that family comes first in life. We will continue to have Sunday dinner and celebrate the love we all share for you. No matter where you are in heaven you will always be the link that connected the chain to us & Dad. Your love, smile & kindness to all will never be forgotten. You truly where a gift from God to all. You will always be in our hearts. I know you will be with Christina and Fred on their wedding day. You are at peace now. We will take care of Dad just like we took care of you. He misses you and you will always be his bride.

Love you forever Mom
Donna, Joey, Christina, Nicole
XXXXXOOOOO

Dear Donna & Abruzzini Family,
While no words of mine can ease your loss, I just wanted you to know that I am grieving with you and thinking of you. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen all of you in the days ahead.
I hope this poem that I share with you helps you as much as it has helped me.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all about what God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Dear Uncle Chuckie,

My greatest sympathies are with you for the loss of Auntie LaLa. She will be deeply missed, but I know she is in a better place now watching down on us with my Papa Roy. I wish I could have made it to the wake and funeral. I will truly miss Auntie LaLa's beautiful smile.

Love Always,

Dear Uncle Chuckie and Family,

I am so sorry about Auntie LaLa's passing. I am sorry i could not make it to the wake and funeral. Auntie LaLa was always special to me. I have all of you in my prayers.

Love,

Michael Filetti

My fond childhood memories of Dolores are of a warm, caring woman who was a wonderful neighbor. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

DEAR CHUCKIE AND GIRLS, WHAT CAN I SAY THAT HASNT ALREADY BEEN SAID ABOUT DEE. I ENJOYED SO MUCH WORKING WITH HER FOR THOSE FEW YRS. I WAS WITH HER AT THE C.C.S.P.D IN MAYWOOD. I REMEMBER FINDING OUT FOR THE 1ST TIME THAT SHE WAS "BOOM BOOMS" MOM. WE LAUGHED AND LAUGHED, WHAT GREAT DAYS THOSE WERE. A GREAT LADY, A GREAT MOTHER AND A GREAT FRIEND TO ALL. SHE WAS LOVED BY ALL AND WILL BE MISSED. YOUR FRIEND, THERESA SABATINO

Our Dear Sweetheart Dolores

As you now have taken up residency next to God in eternal Heaven and await for the rest of us to join you in Paradise. We humbly thank-you for your loving presence on this Earth. Our finite time on Earth serves each of us individually as a “test” to each of our own Judgement Day. Those of us privileged to have known you whether family or friends you have shown us the Way.

God certainly gave you to us all as an example of how we should live. You taught each of us the beauty of Love. How precious! Material wealth is so very meaningless, you gave to us all those of privilege whom you touched the true meaning of what wealth is…family, friends and the Love we share with each other.

For Debbie, you became her second Mom….we thank-you. You showed us how to Love our friends…we thank-you. You taught us how families should be Loved…we thank-you. Chuckie and you taught us the virtues and beauty of what Marriage is…we thank-you both!

Now that your time is no longer finite but infinite with the grace of our Lord. Know well our sweetheart as your physical being may have passed from this Place. You’ve left behind through your Legacy an infinite amount of Love to so many of us still here…it will live on through untold generations. For you are one of those very priceless rare diamonds, our God has given us. You are one the wealthiest women we have and will ever know.

Enjoy and relish your Cubbies from your new skybox in Heaven!

We Thank-you
We Love You and All Your Family

Dear Chuckie, Mary Jo, Marlene, Donna and Carla
My deepested sympathies to you and your entire family. I remember Dolores growing up with Mike Abruzzini, and all the Friday Night Poker games at Uncle Al and Aunt Virg's house with my mom and dad, Bill & A LaPonte. Dolores had such a wonder sense of humor, I never saw her angry or mad, always a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Just know she is in a better place without pain and suffering.

Dear Chuck and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy with the passing of Delores. She's was the sweetest lady in the block. Scott, I, and the kids miss having you as our neighbor. You and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this most difficult time. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
My deepest sympathy

Mom,
What does someone say to someone who has meant the world to me? You have touched so many lives. So many people love and cherish you. You & daddy are the greatest parents my sisters and I could ever have asked for. You were always there without question whether you agreed with our point of view or not. I cherish all the vacations we went on as a family and especially the Vegas trip you and I took alone. I hope there is a casino in heaven or else you, Aunt Roz, & Tonina are very disappointed. You wouldn't be able to hear your favorite sound, cha ching! Just wishing my mom the best as she is the best. My sisters and I hope we can continue the traditions started by nani & you. You are in my heart always and forever! Love, Carla,

"Mothers hold their children's hands for just a little while, but they hold their hearts forever." I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I pray that you'll find comfort in the love of family and friends and peace from the wonderful memories your mom provided throughout her life.

To my family.... We lost the chain that connected us all together. We cant and will never forget her. Sunday dinners wont be the same but we have to make the best of them. My Nani was an all around perfect lady. From appearance to personality. Her favorite baseball team was her cubbies ; ) If i didnt know what time the game was on all i had to do was call her up and she knew the time and the chanel. One of the best memories i have of my grandmother is every sunday after we were done eating she would sit in the kitchen and order all of us around. And if we did something wrong she was sure to tell us that "the gravy doesnt go in that dish are u nuts!" We listened and did everything exactly the way that she wanted us to. Another great memory is every time she would ask my mom to do something for her.... by the time she actually got my mothers name out of her mouth she said, "Mary Jo, Carla, Marlene," and then finally got to Donna. We would laugh sooo hard everytime ; ) Another one is we would play 31 every sunday and Cincinati. Every time we played 31 she always claimed that she had 31 but then we would look at her cards and she would have a King of clubs, A queen of clubs and an Ace of spades..... she could never get it right and after she realized she screwed up she would dye laughing at herself. When we played Cincinati everytime someone threw a card out my Nani ALWAYS wanted it even if she didnt need it. I would always sneak a peak in her hand and say "Nani you didnt need that card!" Her reply was, "Im not going to let anyone else win if i cant!" ; ) Everytime we would play cards at the table she would tell us to shut the blinds because she didnt want the neighbors to see us and think we were gambling haha! She is the best and I will miss her so very much. *To my Nani.... I love you so very much and I will never forget all the great memories weve shared. Thank You for everything. I love you with my whole heart <3 *To Everyone else, thank you for your kind words to all of us and nice things youve said about my grandmother. She will definately be missed ; (

love you Nani - Your youngest grandaughter

Dear Aunt Dolores,

Barb and I will forever hold you in our hearts. We will never, ever forget you and will always keep you in our prayers. We have many, many years of wonderful memories of you that we will cherish for as long as we live. You were the kind of person who was always warm and loving, caring and giving. You and Uncle Chuckie always invited EVERYONE into your home to share wonderful times, some coffee, cookies, ice cream, and of course your unbeatable chocolate cake, or whatever food you had to offer at the time.

We know that on Monday afternoon when you left this earth, that GOD immediately embraced you and said "welcome home". We know you are at peace in Heaven now, surrounded by all of the loved ones who have gone before you. I bet you are reminiscing with mom and dad Jurek and all the Carpino's and Abrizzini's right now. We believe in our hearts that you are now a Saint and that we can pray to you also to intercede on our behalf with God.

We love you and will TRULY miss you. May God's light surround you forever. We look forward to the day we will see you and ALL of our loved ones again.

Love,
Barb & Mike & Family

I worked with Delores for many years at CCSPD and found her to be the kindest woman; always thoughtful and considerate. I know her family will miss her. Her friends certainally do!

Dear Dolores, our wonderful friend who always seemed to be there when you needed her the most. I shall keep her in my thoughts for all time. I and the others from Training can never say enough about our "Mom". Dolores was a part of the training unit, and I'll never understand how she was able to just go along with all the crazy things we did there. All of us were her special friend. JIM

I worked with Dolores for 12 years in the records section of The Cook County Sheriff's Police She was truly a beautiful person. She will be missed.

She was one of the nicest ladies I ever met, She made me feel like as if she was my "Nani". .I will miss her great caring and considerate personality, her wonderful cooking, her love for sneaking and eating candy, her "31, Nick Knocked" and "Cincinati" skills, and most of all her Chocolate Cake!!.. My sympathy goes out to her entire family and friends... She will be greatly missed...

Mrs. Abruzzini was truly one of the most beautiful and wonderful people to have been part of our lives. I have fond memories of seeing her and my dear friend Carla, her daughter, on my very 1st day in High School. Little did I know then that her daughter would end up being one of my best friends throughout my life. I was lucky to have gotten to know Mrs. Abruzzini over the years and never have I ever known someone so loved as she. We were all blessed to have her part of our lives and she will be truly missed. May her shining spirit live in our hearts forever. To the entire family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all very much.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I did Dolores's hair for so many years. before I gave up doing hair! We were like family and She will be truly missed!

To the Abruzzini family: My prayers and love are with you all at this very difficult time. I have so many fond memories of being a part of your extended family. I love you all and will continue to keep you in my heart.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.