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Fred Nowak Obituary

Nowak Sr., Fred age 66, Veteran of the Vietnam War, loving husband of Annette (nee Ruffino), loving father of Freddy (Sara) and Anthony, loving son of the late John Henry (the late Genevieve, nee Maksylan), dearest nephew of Celia Maksylan, brother of Richard (Cheryl), loving son-in-law of the late Russell (Florence) Ruffino, uncle and great-uncle to many, dearest friend to many. Funeral 9:00 a.m. Monday, from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago (Frank Reda & Son, Directors), to St. Mary of Celle Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. For info call 773-889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 17, 2010.

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Anthony & Cynthia Mategrano

April 19, 2010

Cousin Nette,
We are sorry for your loss and that we could not be there for you in your time of need. The hardest thing about living in Texas now is not being close to family in times of need. You are in our prayers. We love you.
Anthony & Cynthia Mategrano

Gail Polanek

April 18, 2010

Tony and Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. (Anthony Pellegrino's mom)

russ ruffino

April 17, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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