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George Curcio

1927 - 2019

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

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The Elms Funeral Home - Elmwood Park

7600 West Grand Avenue

Elmwood Park, Illinois

George Curcio Obituary

Curcio, George Fred Age 92, of Elmwood Park, IL passed away peacefully at home Monday, December 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Frances Curcio nee Shalzi; loving father of Anthony Curcio, George Jr. (Carole) Curcio, Terri (John) Sasnau and Sue (Mike) Gage; cherished son of the late Tony and Ann Curcio; proud grandfather of Brett (Jenna) Curcio, Brianne Curcio, Marina Sasnau, the late Andrew Sasnau, Olivia Sasnau, Ryan Gage, Zach Gage and Alison Gage; great-grandfather of Camden Curcio; fond uncle, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Monday, December 30, from 4:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Prayers Tuesday, December 31, 9:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park, at 10:00 a.m. Entombment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2019.

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Liane McNabb

December 28, 2019

Rest in peace dear Uncle Fred. Thank you for being a wonderful uncle and for the many fond memories of family gatherings with you and Aunt Fran. I will always remember your laughter and kindness. Love to you, Liane McNabb (Shalzi) and Joe.

jamie birmingham

December 27, 2019

George was a great person to talk to, I always called him every Friday, I am the caller
from Ministry of Care who called him every Friday. He was a great person to
talk to and always had a good joke for me. He will be missed.
jamie birmingham
Ministry of Care St Celestine Church

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Memorial Events
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Dec

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Elms Funeral Home - Elmwood Park

7600 West Grand Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Dec

31

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

The Elms Funeral Home - Elmwood Park

7600 West Grand Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Dec

31

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Celestine Church

3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park, IL

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The Elms Funeral Home - Elmwood Park

7600 West Grand Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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