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Emil Mastandrea Obituary

Mastandrea Sr., Emil J. July 31st, age 82, late of Olympia Fields, formerly of South Holland, founder and owner of Emil J. Mastandrea Sr. Architects, Inc., beloved husband of Ann (nee Schavone), loving father of Jamie (Jeffrey M.) Lewis, Emil (Virginia) Mastandrea Jr., Kathryn Mastandrea, and Thomas J. (Agnieszka) Mastandrea, father-in-law of the late Donna Mitchell Mastandrea, cherished grandfather of seven, dear brother of Joseph P. (Joan) Mastandrea, fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor. Mass 11 a.m. Interment private at All Saints Cemetery, DesPlaines, Illinois. Memorials to the Donna Mastandrea Memorial Fund, c/o Bank One, 1 First Bank Plaza, Suite 100, Lake Zurich, IL. 60047, would be appreciated. 708-798-5300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3, 2005.

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Susan Yonker-Hermann

August 11, 2005

To the Mastandrea Family:

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Emil Sr. As his accountant for many years, I often heard him speak with great pride about his wife, children and their spouses & children. There was nothing in the world that meant more to him than all of you. I truly enjoyed doing business with him and getting to know him on both a personal & professional level. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We've lost a truly wonderful man!

David McKinney

August 3, 2005

To the whole family,

My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you all during this time. There are many memories I have of our families together and then later professionally with Emil Sr. and Jr. when I was with the school board in Westchester. Emil was a tremendous man and touched so many lives. May God bless you all during your time of grief.

Joanne Anderson

August 3, 2005

Sorry to hear about Emil. I am Josephine Altieri,nee Belevedere daughter. My Grandparents were Ann and Albert Belvedere

bill reynolds

August 3, 2005

to the mastandrea family,my deepest sympathy,emil was a fine man and will be missed by everyone who came in contact with him,sincerely,bill and carol reynolds

Barbara (Reamer) Monaco

August 3, 2005

Dear Ann & Childrenn

How sad that we didn't know that our cousin passed away. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Paul & Beata Machalek

August 2, 2005

To the Mastandrea Family - please accept our sincere sympathy. It has been a pleasure to know both Emil Sr. and Jr. for so many years through the AIA/Eastern Illinois Chapter. We will miss Emil Sr's. presence a lot.



Our prayers are with you all.

Hank Zuwala

August 2, 2005

Emil Jr., Please accept my condolences. I review the obit's everyday (something I remember my dad doing when I was growin' up)and I recognized a familiar last name. Sorry to read about your dad's passing.

Leroy Jarka

August 2, 2005

The Mastandrea Family,

My father and I send our condolences to all of you. I have wonderful memories of Mr.&Mrs.Mastandrea during our college years at St Joes. I am sure that God has reserved a special place for your father and he will be watching over your mother from up above.

Leroy Jarka

Richard Archambault

August 2, 2005

Tom and your Family,

Once, several years ago, I had the pleasure to meet Mr. Mastandrea and as well, Mrs. Mastandrea. Vividly, as if it were yesterday, I recall the warmth of their hospitality and the charming and generous spirit of their relationship. I am saddened for your loss yet I know that you have many, many cherished memories that will never be forgotten. I will pray for you as you go through these next days.

Respectfully,

Judy Longfield

August 2, 2005

Mrs. Mastandrea, Emil Jr., Tommy, Jamie and Kay,

E.J., Rachel, Anthony, Renee, Hannah, Max & Mia:



My sincere sympathy goes out to the entire Mastandrea family. I am heartbroken also. Emil Sr. was not only my “Boss”, he was a dear friend who I will truly deeply miss. I worked for Emil Mastandrea, Architect, Inc., for 22 years. Emil Sr. was always kind, understanding, caring, funny, sweet and generous. He did so much for me. He always treated me with respect and kindness. He taught me so much about life. I am honored to have been a part of the Mastandrea group.



As I am still grieving the death of my own mother, I can understand what all of you are going through. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.



Love,

Judy

Cyndy Hass

August 1, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Mastandrea Family. I hope the love and faith you have will guide you through this difficult time and may your memories help you through your days ahead.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Thomas and Darlene Pierro

August 1, 2005

Emil was a good and fun friend he will be missed by all who cared for and loved him.

Altho we haven't seen him in quite awhile ,we allways thought of him .

Ann we miss you and you have are deepest sympathy.

Kimberly Bond

August 1, 2005

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the entire Mastandrea family. Emil SR will be truly missed by many. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Thomas Mastandrea

August 1, 2005

Dad,

You were a wonderful father and granfather. You were a devoted husband of 50+ years to mom. You did more for me they I could ever list. Thanks for everything!



Love, Tommy

Thomas Mastandrea

August 1, 2005

Dad,

You were a GREAT man! Thanks for being a wonderful father and a loving grandfather! You were devoted to mom for 50+ years. God Bless your soul! Thanks for everything you did for me, which would be to long to list! May perpetual light shine upon you!



Love, Tommy

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

August 1, 2005

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