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George LaForte Obituary
LaForte, George age 77, longtime Dolton resident formerly of Roseland. C.V.S High School. graduate. U.S. Army Veteran. Retired Maintenance Mechanic at Argonne National Laboratory. Husband for 52 years of Giovanna "Joanne" (nee Spagnolo), father of Robert (Janet), Susan (James) Owen, Lynne (Scott) Cichocki, and Michael (Eva) LaForte, grandfather of Cheryl, Justin and Ross LaForte, Brandon and Emily Owen, sister of Grace (Harry) Aggen and Laura (Bob) Buzash. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St., (US Rte. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights, on Thursday, June 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m., to St. Jude Church, South Holland. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. 708-481-9230 
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5 Entries
March 22, 2008
Dad,
Missing you more each day.
Happy Easter
Love,
Lynne & Scott
Denis+Nancy Bowron
June 23, 2007
Dear Joanne and family. I just learned about Georges passing and I would like to extend our condolances. As you might recall I worked with George for several years in the late 60s and early 70s at Argonne and have fond memories of both he and his family.
Dolly Zapach
June 10, 2007
My deepest synpathy to you and
your family - - George was a
wonderful neighbor and friend.
kevin kufeldt
June 7, 2007
I worked with George for a short time before he retired, He was a good guy he will be missed.My condoences go out to his family.
Kevin Tina
&
Family
ps: Bob get in touch with me.
Jackie Britton
June 6, 2007
Lynn & Scott our deepest sympathys are with you and your family.Dan and I wish we could be there with you today,we also have another wake today and tomorrow.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Dan & Jackie
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