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Donald Dalle Molle Obituary

Dalle Molle, Donald R. age 50, longtime Downers Grove resident formerly of Chicago's Roseland Area. Graduate of Downers Grove South HS and College of DuPage. Donald was a lover of ethnic foods, music and cultures. Son of Jacquelyn (nee Kummerer) and the late Dante Dalle Molle, brother of Paula (Ronald) Pollack, Gina Marie (Phillip Dodge), John, and David (Cecelia) Dalle Molle, beloved uncle of Jessica and Alexander Pollack, Bryan and Marie Dalle Molle. Visitation Monday, March 10, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Conglianese Funeral Home, 7508 County Line Rd. (One block South of I-55/Stevenson), Burr Ridge. Funeral Tuesday, 11:15 a.m., from funeral home, to St. Mary of Gostyn Church, Downers Grove, Mass 12 noon. Interment Holy Sepulchre, Worth. 630-654-8484.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 9, 2008.

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Randy Pollack

March 31, 2008

To Paula and all of our loving Family.
I am so sorry for our loss of Donald. I'm am blessed have been part of Donalds life.Our losses have been extremely trying, beyond any word can describe,Donald is now with the rest of "OUR" family in Heaven, and they are all caring for each other as they did here in our lives on Earth.
Love,
Randy W. Pollack

Rita Santa Cruz

March 30, 2008

Dear Dalle Molle's,
We are really sorry to hear of the loss of Donald. We know this is a difficult time for all of you. We pray for you and know that Donald is at peace in heaven safely with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Take care, cousin Donald we will miss you and your enthusiasm for life.
Love, Rita, Ramiro, Michael & Daniel

Paula Pollack

March 18, 2008

Remarks of Rememberance-Donald R. Dalle Molle
By Dave Dalle Molle-March 11th 2008

Donal Dalle Molle-what can one say about Donald Dalle Molle?

Well I think there is a lot to say abpout him.

Donald was a bright person.

Donald loved to read and learn. He subscribed to many publications such as Time and Newsweek, and always up on current events and new trends. He read Audiophille and Town and Country, and was always up on the latest technologies and styles. He subscribed to monthly publications from Argonne and Fermi national labs. And he didnt just collect these periodicals, he read them, and he knew in detail what these bright minds were working on.

Donald was a sophisticated person.

He knew of and aspired to many of the finer things in life. And while he could not neccessarily afford them, he knew and appreciated top of the line cars, watches, furniture, and stereos. But while he liked Burberry clothes and Rolex watches, his wardrobe was from Sears and his watch was a Timex.

Donald appreciated the diversity of our world.

Donald loved to hear music from many cultures and genres of popular music. Don could just as easily listen to a quartet playing Vivaldi and then switch to the Ramones, or change from a German dulcimer CD to a Clifton Chenier CD.

Like our father, Donald loved to eat. But Donald took eating global. He loved foods from all over the world, and he never was afraid to try something new. Donald would shop at the Philipino grocery store in Darien or the Italian delicatessan in Downers. He would eat at the Indian buffet in Woodridge and the Asian Market in Westmont.

Even during Donalds last few stays at Edward hospital, when I would ask Donald if he needed anything before I came to visit him, his first response was "are you passing any restaurants on your way?"

And any of the times I went with Donald to a cultural festival or an ethnic restaurant, he always knew how to say "thank you" in the local language. I'd guess that Donald must have known how to say thank you in over 20 languages.

Donald was not only interested in, but he respected and appreciated many faiths in this world. In his home he kept the bible and poster of St Anthony's church next to his Yamika amd Menorah, just next to his Quran and muslim prayer rug. Donald attended many events at temples and mosques, and he was sincere in his appreciation for these faiths.

I guess Donald wanted to make sure he knew all the ways to serve God. And i think no matter what faith lens you use to look at Donalds life, I think you could say that he served God well.

But more than anything, Donald was a generous person.

If Donald saw someone whose car needed a jump, Donald would pull up and offer to help. When he saw someone who looked like their lifes troubles were more than his own, he'd give a few dollars.

Before his heart attack, when Donald could still mow the lawn and clear the snow, Don would often blow the driveways and sidewalks of some of the neighbors before he even got to his own.

When Donald saw someone who needed help, and he knew he could provide it, he helped any way he could.

I saw this generosity first hand. 25 years ago, when I needed a surgical procedure for my back pain that was not approved in the US, Donald didnt think twice about driving me to Toronto for the treatment. He made sure I had a good night's rest, he got me to the hospital, and he brought me back safely to Chicago.

But more than anything else, Donald loved his mother and father. Nothing was more important to Donald in his life than the well being of his parents. As they aged, he cared for them.

He fed them. He bathed them. He dressed them. He gave them their medicines and took them to doctors appointments. He loved them.

And with what little means Donald had to his name, he took his mother and father places and filled their lives with rich experiences. He would take them to cultural festivals and music performances:

*From Dutch Days in Fulton, Il., to Heritage fest in Downers Grove.
*From Fitzgeralds in Berwyn, to Orchestra Hall in Chicago.

And from Cantor concerts to Harpsichord recitals, he always made sure they had a good meal along the way.

Donald dedicated his life to the care and well being of his parents. For over 20 years of his relatively short life, he was there for what ever they needed, and for as long as they needed it. And he did this not because anyone asked him to, but out of his love for his parents.

Well into his vocation to care for his parents, it was clear to Donald that this is what he wanted to do.

In a Valentines Day card in 1997, he wrote to our mother:

"Love, from he who serves and is glad he does. It is not easy or simple. But it is the greatest thing I shall ever do with my life. Love, Donald Dalle Molle".

Donald, We love you and will miss you. May God bless you and care for you now.

(Your brother Dave)

Paula Pollack

March 18, 2008

Don,

You fought a tough battle at the end. I know you were not ready to go but the fight was too hard. I tried to help you the best I could this past year with all your medical challenges. You always knew what you wanted and we tried our best to honor this in your last days.

Your love for mom will get her through. She has been strong, sad, but strong. She said she felt like she was losing her right arm.

Jessica and ALex always saw your inner goodness.They have had many losses this past year and yours will be felt with them as deeply.

May God keep you safe and rest in peace with dad.

Thanks for taking such good care of mom and dad . As you always remembered to say to me, Thank You Don.

We love you and will miss you.
Love , your sister Paula

Gina Dalle Molle

March 14, 2008

Donald,

I know things were not always easy. You had to face a lot of challenges, but you did your very best. I hope you know how much you were truly loved.

Your sister,

Gina

Barb and Larry Kummerer

March 10, 2008

Don was a very dedicated son to both his father and mother. He will be greatly missed.

Sue Zwit-Frantzen

March 10, 2008

We are so sorry about Donald. He was a pillar of strength and true to his family. He devoted his life to taking care of his parents and demonstrated what it takes to give back. May god give you all strength through this difficult time. Sad.....Sue and Digger

Philip Kummerer

March 10, 2008

God love you and keep you. We will all miss you.
Uncle Phil

WILLIAM ZWIT

March 10, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Arch & Mary Ann Warnecke

March 9, 2008

For many years, Don was a very special friend to us. We will miss him. Dear Jackie, may God give you the strength and wisdom that you need. Don will be missed.

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