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Ermalene Smith Obituary

Smith, Ermalene "Toni" (nee Sarelli) Age 80, late of Hegewisch and formerly of Roseland, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Smith (CPD); loving mother of Gena (Michael) Poulos; proud and loving grandmother of Gianna Marie, Ashley and Billy Poulos; kind aunt of Karen, Vince and Liesa Sarelli; dear friend of Ann Spremo, Diane Ritchie, Judy Swetlik and Hannah Stance. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Antoinette Sarelli and brothers, Joseph and Frank. Toni worked 30 years at the Chicago Police Department and participated in the CAPS Program. Funeral Services 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL 60633 to St. Florian Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation 2:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016. 773.646.1133 or www.opytfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2016.

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John Lotito

May 29, 2016

Gena,
My deepest sympathy. Your Mom was a great lady. We worked together at the 5th District. Your family is in my prayers.

Carl&Cyd Ostrowski

May 18, 2016

Rest in peace Tony and may God bless you.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

May 17, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Toni will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 JUN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Joe Lesczynski

May 17, 2016

Gina , Your in our thoughts today with many happy memories of your mom . She was a supporter of the Hegewish business community . Joe and Cathy (The Flower Box)

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