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Frances Costabile Obituary

Costabile, Frances "GiGi" (nee Messina), beloved wife of the late Carmen, devoted mother of Marietta (Edward) Walsh, Vicky (Wayne) Conley, Linda (Mike Gaimari) Costabile, Thomas, Carmen and the late Louis Costabile, fond grandmother of Kim (Mark) Lawless, Pam (Dom) Pontarelli, William Conley, Ken Prause, Jennifer (Dan) Flynn, Jeaneen Walsh, Tom and Derek Costabile and Anna Benedikt, grandma GiGi of Michelle, Kelly and Rachel Lawless, Ashley and Taylor Pontarelli and Amber Prause, dear sister of Madeline (the late Bruno) Nardi and the late Mary (Edward) Bremner, late Mike (Carol) Messina, Josephine (John) Catalano, dear sister-in-law of Angie Rainone, Albert (Rose) Mazzone, Roy (Marlene) and the late Sam (Catherine) Costabile and beloved aunt and friend of many. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to Divine Infant Church, Westchester, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. For Info., 773-889-1700. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2002.

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Michaline & Mica Beckmann

August 1, 2002

So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Many Blessings to your family.

Sue Beckmann

August 1, 2002

Vicki, Linda, Carmen,

I am truly sorry to hear about your Mother. I will always remember your Mother as a friendly and fun loving person



Sincerely,

Sue.

kenny & amber prause

July 31, 2002

gigi, we love you with all of our heart. you were a terrific grandmother and greatgrandmother.

you've toughed all of our hearts and we will never forget you. may you rest in peace.. kenny & amber

Frank & Judy Mirabella

July 31, 2002

To the Costabile Family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear "Gigi". May God bless her soul and ease your sorrow.

The Mirabella Family

Amber's Grandparents

Darlene Duke

July 31, 2002

Francy,you were a wonderful Godmotherand a dear friend. I will miss you.



Darlene

Kathy Petrone

July 31, 2002

May God rest Mrs; Costabile's soul and keep her in His loving arms. Rest in peace. You will be missed by each and every one of your dear family.

Amy Gansel

July 31, 2002

GiGi,

You will be missed so very much. You were loved by so many. How sweet you were to everyone around you. You have touched many hearts and will not be forgotten.

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