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Frances Conteduca Obituary

Conteduca, Frances E. (nee Palmere), of Melrose Park, former owner of Palmere's Pizza. Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Anmarie (Sam) Garofalo, John "Rocky" (Monica) and Nicholas, devoted grandmother of Alexis Garofalo and Dominick Conteduca, dear sister of Joanne (Frank) Catalanotto and the late Rose Marie (the late Frank) Coscino, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, June 9th, 10:15 a.m., from the Ed Prignano Funeral Home, 1815 W. North Ave. (at Broadway/19th Ave.), Melrose Park, to St. Charles Borromeo Church. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Inurnment Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated. 708-344-0635. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 6 to Jun. 8, 2003.

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Dominick Conteduca

May 19, 2020

I only ever met my grandma when I was one and I don't remember much about her, but I do have a toy vacuum machine that she gave me and i still cherish it to this day. My dad, Auntie Anmarie, Uncle Nick, and all of your grandchild miss you and love you so very much.

Tina & Ron Kostrzeski

June 13, 2003

I will miss my aunt very much. As a child she was the 'cool' aunt. I have many fond memories as a child but one stands out, going to Kiddyland in her new convertible.

As an adult, I admired & looked up to her. She was a wonderful aunt & friend to both Ron & I. We will miss her very much.

Anmarie, Rocco, & Nick our thoughts & prayers are with you always.

We love you very much.

Tina & Ron

John and Danielle Poynter

June 13, 2003

May God's love comfort Fran's children, grandchildren, friends and family. She is now whole and walking the streets of gold with our Lord! We will never forget you Fran!

Susan Reissenweber

June 11, 2003

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I worked with Fran at Lions and had many chats with her about her wonderful family. Fran helped me when my daughter got married arranging the invitations for the shower and the labels. I'm sure she will be missed. Just remember:

Whatever your cross

Whatever your pain

There will always be sunshine

After the rain

Perhaps you may stumble

Perhaps even fall

But God's always there

To help you through it all.



Peace,Sue

Lee Rodriguez

June 10, 2003

My deepest sympathy to Fran's family. I worked in the accounting dept at Lions Clubs with her. I have missed her very much since she went on medical leave.

Ron Napier

June 10, 2003

Many of us will miss Frannie, a good friend. She was always pleasant, and enjoyed a good party.



All the members of the Cozy Corner Social Club send their sincere condolenses to her family. She was an honorary member of ours.

Janine Santilli

June 9, 2003

Fran's Family & Friends, so sorry for your loss.



I am a member of the Lung Cancer Board Fran was a part of and I would just like to offer my sympathy to your family at this time. She was a great and courageous woman.

Pellicori Family

June 9, 2003

AnMarie, Rocky & Nicholas,

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in loss of your Mom. We share many fond memories of 34th Avenue. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.



Love,



The Pellicori Family



Fred, Mary, Lou, Lisa & Charisa

JERRY & BETTY FRANCESCONI (PALMERE)

June 8, 2003

TO THE FAMILY OF OUR DEARLY DEPARTED COUSIN. EVEN THOUGH WE LOST TIME WITH YOU, YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS, ALWAYS.

Linda Bublitz

June 8, 2003

Anmarie, Rocky & Nicholas, We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a wonderful lady, she will be greatly missed. The Bublitz Family

BETTY FRANCESCONI (PALMERE)

June 8, 2003

FRANNIE, DEAR SWEET COUSIN, YOU WILL BE MISSED. I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING. MY LOVE WILL BE WITH YOU AND YOURS FOREVER.

Matty & Linda Heitz

June 8, 2003

Anmarie(Sammy) Rocky & Nick,

Please accept our hugs and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mom. A Mother's love is like no other and Fran will always be remembered as a special Lady who gave more than 100% of herself.

Love to all of you,

Matty and Linda Heitz

Rickey Brown

June 8, 2003

Fran, you have been a great online friend. You will be deeply missed at the lungcancersurvivors.org message board. It is truely a horriffic disease and am sure you are in a much better place.



As we have often had to do, let me just end this by saying goodbye Fran.

David Grant

June 8, 2003

I got to know Fran through Lung Cancer Survivors for Change. We traded phone numbers and talked atleast twice. Sharing the same disease, Lung Cancer, formed an instant bond. We both understood the other's plight. We found the we graduated high school the same year, 1961 (I graduated from Maine East). Fran will be missed. All of us at Lung cancer Survivors for Change enjoyed her postings very much.



Dave Grant

Co-Director Lung Cancer Survivors for Change

Frank, Kyle & Dominic DeGuiseppe

June 7, 2003

To know Fran was to feel blessed to have a devoted family friend, who cherished her family and always made memories so everlasting. The mold was broken with Fran, a beautiful and very special woman. We will deeply miss her and our heartfelt condolences go out to her children Annmarie, Rocky and Nicholas and to the rest of the family. We love you all dearly.

Frank & Carol DeGuiseppe

June 7, 2003

Our sincere prayers are with Fran and her loving family. She has been a life-long friend to many, always staying in contact with friends. Our hearts are so sad, we will all miss her.

Fred & Deane Turbeville

June 6, 2003

Fran was a dear lady and a wonderful friend. No one loved her children and grandchildren more than Fran. I will miss her,



With love and affection and our sincere condolances to Annmarie, Rocky and Nicky! You "ma" loved you,



With love, Fred and Deane Turbeville

Fred & Deane Turbeville

June 6, 2003

A dear lady, and a dear friend. No one loved her children and grandchildren more than Fran. I shall miss her. Our sincere condolances to Annmarie, Rocky, and Nicky.



With love, Fred & Deane

Aimee Johnston (Garza)

June 6, 2003

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

SHARON COONEY

June 6, 2003

DEAR ANN MARIE,ROCKY,&NICHOLAS,I AM SO SADDEN TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL,COURAGES,AND INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN TO ME AND I AM SURE TO MANY OTHERS.

Jerle Dexter/Taylor

June 6, 2003

My prayers' with the family......of Fran.........i know she'll be missed so very much. i will miss her also.

Kelly & John Thielen

June 6, 2003

Rocco, Monica & Family

You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Love John, Kelly, Katie & Lindsay

Angela Boscaccy (Zakrzewski)

June 6, 2003

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.

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