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Dolores Russo Obituary

Russo, Dolores "Dee" (nee Pontarelli), beloved wife of the late William J., loving mother of Joseph (Donna), Carol (Joseph), CPD Stenson and the late William (Marilyn) Russo, dear grandmother of Becky (Lee) Munger-Moujouros, Gia (Elias) Mallinas, Joseph, CPD (Arlene) Stenson, Denise (Vince) Angelilli and Nick Stenson, Stephanie (Dan) Hiffman and William Russo, great-grandmother of Alexis, Vinny, Sam, Alex and Ava, dear sister of Geraldine (the late Vince) Fasano and the late Lulu (Don) Frigoletti and Mary Jane (the late John Lunetta, CPD) Pontarelli, loving friend of Shawn and son, Matt. Please omit flowers. Visitation Tuesday, August 12th, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Peterson-Bassi Funeral Home/Gamboney & Son Director, 6938 W. North Ave. (3 blks. East of Harlem), Chicago. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from the funeral home to St. Domitilla Church, Hillside, for Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info 773-637-4441 or 708-848-6661.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2008.

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Mary Bucaro

August 13, 2008

Dear Gia,Elias & Family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandma. It is never easy to lose somebody so special to you. Please know that all of you are in our prayers.Please extend our condolences to your Mom and Dad.
With our deepest sympathy,
Mary & Michael & Family

Michelle Balodimas

August 12, 2008

Dear Uncle Joe Aunt Donna, Becky&Lee,Gia & Elias Kids,
Our deepest sympathies are with all of you and our prayers are with you.All our love always.
Chris&MIchelle&Gabby Michael Bella Balodimas

Joseph Spano

August 12, 2008

Joe & Carol,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Sorry we couldn't be there for you.
Joe & Carol Spano

Anna, David, Trevor, Cassi Whitworth

August 12, 2008

We can't even imagine the unbelievable loss you must be feeling at this time. We are so sorry that we can't be with you right now, but please know that you are in our prayers. God Bless.

Maria Madsen

August 12, 2008

Russo Family-
Auntie Tee was One of a Kind- she could always make me laugh-she was there for me when my mother-her sister was so sick-and thru my mothers passing- she never looked her age-always years younger! she was truly a Lady and always carried herself well- she will be greatly missed! She Danced her way into Heaven! - Love Ria & Danny

Nicole Jimenez

August 12, 2008

Dear Becky, Lee & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I am unable to be there, you and your family are in my prayers. May God bless you and your family.

Ann Marie & Patrick Bourke

August 12, 2008

Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dolores was an amazing lady who will be terribly missed.

Jennifer & Mick

August 12, 2008

Carol and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss- We did not know her long, but the memories that we do have are priceless. Your Mom was one of a kind and she will be missed. Love, Jen & Mick

Jennifer Sanders

August 12, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolances go out to your family along with prayers.
With love, Jeny and Rodrigo

Sheila & Dale Thomas

August 12, 2008

Dear Becky, Lee & Family,

Very sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joann Cozzi

August 12, 2008

Dearest Carol,
I was so very sorry to hear about Aunt Delores's passing. I have very happy memories of her and Uncle Willie...it always made me feel so good to see them. The first time I met your mom was at my wedding and Tom told me she was is aunt....I thought surely I misunderstood him because she looked to be more a cousin than an aunt. She will be sorely missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Love, Joann

Dominic & Angie Mangiamele

August 11, 2008

Dear Carol, Joe and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. May all your wonderful memories of her help you through it all. The deepest sympathy from all of our family to yours.

August 11, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to your family. We both loved Grandma like she was our own. She will be deeply missed.

Love - Kim & Joe Incaprera

Nathan King and Phil Barnes

August 11, 2008

Dear Nick and Family,

Please accept our condolances for your loss. We cannot be there for you, but please know that you are in our thoughts.

Joe Zucchero

August 11, 2008

Gia and Elias,

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.

The Zucchero Family

Dan Cirignani

August 11, 2008

Carol and family:
Gail and I have a pain in our hearts on the passing of your dear mother,although we new her briefly she was quite a lady and are saddened by your loss,may she rest in peace and have an everlasting light shine upon her...again our deepest sympathies.
Dan and Gail

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