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Edward Samuels Obituary
Samuels, Edward "John" age 79, of Chicago, entered into rest on August 16, 2007. He served the Chicago community in working with the Chicago Park District, the Cook County Sheriffs Department, the Chicago Police Department and retired with the City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation. He is survived by the mother of their six children, Patsy, children, John (Sue) Samuels, Kathy (Dan) Truszkowski, Rick (Tomi) Samuels, Mark (Sissy) Samuels, Marty Samuels, and Suzy (Andy) Smith, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Ezekiel Samuels and mother, Antinette. Visitation Sunday, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., from funeral home, to St. Thecla Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. For info 708-456-8300. 
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Kathy Truszkowski
August 11, 2008
Daddy, I love you, miss you and think of you everyday. You showed such strength throughout your life and your death.You always took good care of us, working so hard for your family.It has been a blessing to have you as my father. I thank you for the time you took out of your life to raise me and to teach me life's lessons, I will always remember! Love, Kathy
Michele Stone
August 28, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about John. I have thought of him often over the years and remember the good times.
Mark Holub
August 19, 2007
John, Sue and family
Mark and I are so sorry for your loss. Try to remember the happy times, Now he has no more pain - no more worries. He is with our beloved " Sarge. "
He will live forever in our hearts, May he rest in peace.
Your loving friends
Mark and Mary Holub
Barbara Tripoli
August 19, 2007
I wanted to pay my condolances to your family. Even though it has been some years I recently heard of your loss and wanted to pay my respect
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The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
August 19, 2007
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