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Gloria Cannistra Obituary

Cannistra, Gloria Ann (nee Ranieri), age 76, beloved wife of John J. for over 53 years, loving and dedicated mother of John (Kathy), Frank (Loretta), Therese (Paul) DeSario, Michael (Jody), and the late William, proud grandmother of Paul Jr., Tina Marie, Allyson, Andrea, Frank Jr., Christina, William, Victoria, Megan, Kelly, Lily and Jenny. Gloria was preceded in death by her son William, her parents Innocenta and Guillamo Ranieri, her sisters Clementina and Pearl Ranieri and her brothers Carmen and John Ranieri, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, April 24, 9:30 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Road, Mt. Prospect, to St. Emily Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Entombment Maryhill Cemetery. 847-394-2336.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2008.

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Don De Luca

May 11, 2008

Hello John and Family, I just heard the news of Gloria's passing. I wanted to visit with you and her after the holidays but I didn't know how or when. I hope you received the Christmas card I sent. I will surely miss her--can only think of her with respect and good memories for the things I learned from her when we worked together at Dom's. May God be with all of you. Don

georgine arvanites

April 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I fondly remember your mother as a valued co-worker and friend. She was such a bright light and will be sorely missed.
Georgine Arvanites (& Ashley)

Janine Tyser

April 22, 2008

To the Cannistra family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Auntie Gloria is now with her son Billy and know that they are always with you. I have many fond memories of her that I will always cherish and she will be missed but remembered in our hearts. She had a warm heart and a contagious laugh. May God be with you and Gloria always.

Love,
Janine Tyser (Raffin)

Mary Beth Lefevour

April 22, 2008

Our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

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