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Gayle L. Affinito

1946 - 2013

Gayle L. Affinito obituary, 1946-2013, Forest Park, IL

BORN

1946

DIED

2013

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Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home

7319 Madison Street

Forest Park, Illinois

Gayle Affinito Obituary

Affinito, Gayle Lynne (nee Burton) born April 8, 1946 - at peace March 5, 2013. Precious mother of Victoria Lynne Affinito; Beloved sister of Warren Burton; daughter of the late Lorraine Burton (nee Stryska) and Donald Burton; Loving grandma of Dina, Bella and Jasmine; Fond cousin of many including Kate Bassie and Maureen Poniatowski who lit up her life in the last days; Lifelong friend to Kathy "Rafter" Joyce; Great and fun loving friend of Annie Jackson and Pat Martina among many others whom she met during her successful career as a finance and credit manager for Peterbilt-Kenworth, Navistar, and HSBC. Mom, thank you for showing me the finer things in life and for teaching me humbleness; for teaching me to love animals and to be kind to people. Thank you for all the beautiful Christmases and making every holiday so very special. Thank you for working so hard for us, showing us how to fight for what's right, never giving up and for being my rock. Thank you for always being there and making me who I am. You are in our hearts forever. Watch over us Mama and be at peace with Jesus and the little Lambs, I love you. Memorial Service and Inurnment at Bohemian National Cemetery Chapel, 5255 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago on Friday, March 22nd at 11:30AM. Celebration of Life to follow service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Chicago Anticruelty Society at www.anticruelty.org. Please contact Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home for further information. 708-366-2200 or www.zimmermanharnett.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 17, 2013.

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REENIE BERGER-SHARP

June 22, 2013

WOW -DON'T DO FB JUST STALK ON MY DAUGHTERS'S AND HAD A THOUGHT ABOUT GAYLE--I LOVED GAYLE- SHE WAS MY ROLEMODEL FOR SO MUCH OF MY TEENAGE YEARS-LOVED SWEETIE, LORRAINE, AUNT PHYLIS AND YOU WARREN--ALWAYS LOVED BEING AT YOUR HOUSE---SHE WAS SO SMART AND SO BEAUTIFUL-WE HAD MOST FUN TOGETHER- MY WHOLE FAMILY LOVED GAYLE ESPECIALLY MY MOM--DAMN --- SHE WAS CRAZY ABOUT HER VICKI WHEN YOU CAME ALONG-WARREN VICKI, GRANDKIDS I AM VERY SAD FOR YOUR LOSS-LESSON TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH FRIENDS YOU LOVE --IT'S ALL TOO SHORT-----I HAVE A COUPLE PICS OF HER AND SOME OF YOU VICKI--MY EMAIL IS [email protected] IF YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO GET THEM TO YOU---HAPPY TRAILS GAYLE

March 19, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by almighty God who comforts his mourning ones & promises death will be no more. Isaiah 61:2

March 18, 2013

we were so sorry to hear about gayle..... we are old friends from albany park.......ikey and bob tenczar . we knew gayle and warren many years ago and thier dad too, bob used to bartend at pete's. pleasee give the family our condolences,gayle was a wonderful girl! it sounds like she has a wonderful daughter.

Lois Kersten-Martin

March 18, 2013

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Gayle was a wonderful person whose warmth, personality and sense of humor will always be remembered. We have another angel in heaven.

Joan Englert

March 17, 2013

Gayle was my one of my best friends and neighbor during my elementary years at Bateman. I lived on Richmond Street and remember Don, Lorraine and Warren. I connected with her by phone when she was in St. Augustine and briefly after but lost touch again. I have some fun memories of her and just shared one with someone the other day. How ironic. My deepest sympathy to Warren, children and grandchildren.

Althea Williams

March 17, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

John Woring

March 17, 2013

My condolences to the Affinito & Burton Family.
I graduated with Gayle from Bateman Grammar School Jan 1960. She was always a ball of fire and fun gal to be around. I am so sorry for your lose.

Vicki (also Victoria) Hilden ( Schnoor)

March 17, 2013

Dear Warren & Victoria, my sympathies to you both and your entire family. It was only months ago, after decades did Gayle and I have the chance to have a lovely chat about old times and classmates from Bateman Elem. School. She was as sweet and caring as I remembered her even as kids. I have informed other classmates of her passing and hope they too will always remember her smile and kind heart As I do. And to Warren, she was very proud of you and your success as are many that still remember Roosevelt High School and your many talents and friendly smile too.
May she rest in peace knowing that she was loved by man two legged and four legged creatures of God.

B. Gardner

March 17, 2013

Please accept my condolences. Words cannot express the pain in your hearts, but know that God is greater than anything that brings us pain and suffering. He promises that soon he will satisfy all proper desires, especially our desire to see our dear loved ones again. (Psalm 145:16)

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Mar

22

Memorial service

11:30 a.m.

Bohemian National Cemetery Chapel

5255 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL

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22

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7319 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130

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