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Dolores Rospenda Obituary

Rospenda, Dolores "D" (nee Jezioro), a retired secretary of the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 was called home to God on December 2, 2009 at the age of 79. Beloved mother of Judy, Michael (Melissa), Christopher (Maria) and Mary McClure, proud grandmother of Matthew, Jonathon, Samuel, fond sister of Dan (Sharon) Jezioro, dear cousin of Eleanor and Gary Schaafsma. Member of the Red Hat Society "The Danes of Dysfunction". Funeral Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Walter L. Sojka Funeral Home 1427 W. Chicago Ave. to Holy Innocents Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment at St. Adalbert. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 3, 2009.

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Audrey Nape

August 2, 2010

Dear Judy and Dan
So sorry I did not know about your loss of "D"...until a short time ago. All of those in Celias family loved her a lot. I will never forget that wonderful crazy trip you took with John and the children to Texas for Mary's wedding. Many folks loved D also...all the firefighters I knew spoke so highly of her. Women of her strength and faith are hard to find. I will cherish the memories.
Audrey Nape

Cara

December 4, 2009

Dear Judy, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I hope you find the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
Cara

The Chapas

December 4, 2009

Chris and Maria, we extend our condolences to you and your family over your loss. Vayan con Dios.

December 4, 2009

Dear Judy
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Mom was a wonderful lady. I'm sure she and "Moon " will have a lot to talk about now that they are together. He used to drive her crazy and she loved every minute of it.. God Bless and take care.

Lou Tagliola

December 4, 2009

What a lady, what a soul.

Hooligan

Kris Sayers

December 3, 2009

Dear Judy, I'm so sorry about the loss of Mrs. She was one classy lady. I will miss her laugh and twinkle in the eye. God Bless

Sue Sterling

December 3, 2009

Dear Judy,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Your Mom and mine are now up in heaven reunited again. How much fun they will have now. They were the best of friends for a very long time. Your Mom was one of the best. She always treated my family like hers. I will miss her terribly.

Sue Sterling (Marie Covert's daughter)

Thoms Kellerman

December 3, 2009

Chris, we are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. The bond between a Mother and Son is one of the true blessings on this earth. You loved and cared for eachother in good times and in bad. Remember the love and knowledge you gained from her and use it wisely in your future. Our deepest condolences to you, Maria, Jonathan, Matthew and all your family. Tom and Gail Kellerman

December 3, 2009

Chris, so sorry to hear this news. Please know that we are thinking about you. God rest your mom's soul and grant you peace.
Kim Hamilton

December 3, 2009

My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Martin Holland

December 3, 2009

JUDY,MICHAEL,CHRIS,MARY, AND FAMILIES,

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S (D) PASSING. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF WORKING AND GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MOTHER PERSONALLY WHILE AS EDITOR AND LATER DIRECTOR OF POLITICAL ACTION FOR CFFU LOCAL#2. AS EDITOR I USED TO BRING MY 2 YOUNG CHILDREN TO THE OFFICE AND GRANDMA'S D, AND MARIE WOULD JUST LOVE 'EM UP,AFTER MY WIFE PASSED ON SHE WAS EMOTIONALLY SUPPORTIVE OF US.
YOUR MOTHER WAS A KIND AND GIVING SOUL,ESPECIALLY THE MEMBERS OF LOCAL#2 AND THEIR FAMILIES.SHE WILL BE MISSED,BUT AM SURE SHE AND FRIEND MARIE ARE UPIN HEAVEN CATCHING UP ON THINGS. MAY GOD GRANT YOU ALL MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF D.

FRATERNALLY,
GEORGE M. KORDA
LOCAL#2 EX.BD./CFD (RET.)

December 3, 2009

Chris, Maria, and Judy:
Our Prayers are with you, I always had a special place in my heart for Dee.
Mike and Sheila Cohen

Retired former Locl 2 Executive Board Member

December 3, 2009

Judy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your fmmily.

Kimmy

Bunny Rubino

December 3, 2009

Chris, Maria, and Judy,
We were so sorry to hear about Dee. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Joe and Bunny Rubino

December 3, 2009

Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss. You know how I felt about your mother. She was not just a client. She was a wonderful friend that I will truly miss.She will forever be in my heart.
Maria

Nancy Robinson

December 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Nancy Robinson

December 3, 2009

Chris,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you in his arms for peace and comfort. May your memories be abundant and always joyful.

Regards,

Debra and Frank Merlino

Agnes CHAPUIS

December 3, 2009

Dear Chris and Maria, I am deeply sadden by the lost of your loved one. You are in my thoughts and I hope you find the strength you need in knowing that your mom is now in a good place with the Lord.
I am sending a lot of Love your way. Agnes & JF

Donna

December 3, 2009

Dear Judy - I am so sorry. Your mom was more than just a mom and you were more than just a daughter. All the wonderful memories you have - I hope they bring you some peace. Remember how she loved to go to the buffett? The wonderfulness of your mom shines thru you - she raised an outstanding daughter. Love, Donna

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