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Elsie Arena Obituary

Arena, Elsie T. (nee Savastano), beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Arena, loving mother of Genevieve S. (John) Toman, Mariano A. (Betty) Arena and Gerald L. (Denise) Arena, dear grandmother of John (Janet) Toman, Mary (Tiger) Harris, Anthony Toman, Mariano Arena Jr. and Caryn Arena, great-grandmother of Catherine, Michael, Seth and Vivian, dear sister of the late Margaret Padula, Mary DelMonico and John Savastano, cousin and aunt to many. Funeral Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, to Our Lady of The Snows Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 5 to 9 p.m. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 7 to May 9, 2006.

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Liz Dorgan

May 9, 2006

Mario, Betty, JR, Caryn and Seth - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffcult time. Keep the memories of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother in your heart and she will be with you always. May she rest in peace.

Jolie Kozicz

May 8, 2006

Mario & Betty, my deepest sympathy goes out to the two of you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Audrey Wojtasik

May 8, 2006

I was so sorry to hear the sad news about your Mom. My daughter & I were just talking about her on Friday. I mentioned that I haven't seen her in awhile and I hoped everything was alright..... sad to hear it wasn't. Your Mom was a special person and had more energy and determination than I do....I have memories of her cutting the grass and your Dad following her around with the electrical cord!! Even tho we did not communicate that much, she will be missed. I have an empty feeling when I glance across the street at her house now.... I will keep your Mom and your family in my thoughts and prayers.



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Gerry Sachs

May 8, 2006

To Genny Toman and Family, My Children and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. Elsie is in a better place now and out of pain. We understand what your going thru and know that thru God you all will get thru this, it will not be an easy road, but with faith and prayer it will happen.

Gerry Sachs

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