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Florence Tuntas Obituary

Tuntas, Florence (nee D'Agostino) Loving wife of the late Nicholas; beloved mother of Helen; best friend to Lou Alejandre; dear daughter of the late Sam and Nancy; fond sister of the late Jennie (the late Andrew) Kaligan, Tony (the late Neva), Joe (the late Rose), Pete (the late Bertha), Phil (the late Lucy), Sam Jr. (the late Joann), and Dominic; sister-in-law of Irene Tuntas, Barbara Kirkeles, and the late Chris Kirkeles and Jim (the late Nancy) Tuntas; aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9am from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Ralph Massey Funeral Director 1857 N. Harlem Ave. to the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Mass 10am. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Friday 3-9pm. 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 7, 2012.

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Laurie Plescia

June 1, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Deborah Craig

June 11, 2021

She was a Great Lady! Miss her

Dawn Galluzzi

August 24, 2012

I just heard about Florence's death. I'm so sorry to hear it. I loved her. She was a wonderful person who will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

June 7, 2012

Helen, I am so sorry to hear about you mother. God had blessed her with a long life and you to have her for so long. The Raya Family sends prayers to you and your family. God will comfort you at this time.

Raya Family

Laurie Plesica

June 7, 2012

Rest in Peace.

Laurie Plescia

June 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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