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Gary Pontanini Obituary

Pontanini, Gary L. 58 years, October 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Noreen (nee Tomasello), loving step-father of the late Melody, dearest brother of Linda Balderas, Ina (Chick) Bird, Janice (Edwin) Rosario, Lloyd (Lucia), Henry (Angie), Florence (Amjad) Kawash, and John (Sandra), uncle and great uncle of many. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from Ewald-Barlock Funeral Home, 2501 N. Southport Ave., to Our Lady of Grace Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation from 3 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Info., 773-549-0098.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 11, 2005.

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Marguerite Schroeder

October 11, 2005

Gary...

You were the smiling face at Tingstol. You knew the value of a moment spent in passing to say "hello" and offer a kind word or two. Always selfless, always cheerful. In your humble ways you have taught us. You will be missed dear friend.

May God smile on you this day!

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