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Irene Pistone Obituary

Pistone, Irene F. (nee Deane), age 90, retired Chicago crossing guard for 39 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph A., cherished mother of Brother Anthony Pistone S.M., Nancy (the late Frank) Kopczyk, Gerald and the late Joseph (Donna) Pistone, loving grandmother of Kellie Rice, Jennifer (Matt) Christenson, Tracy Ramsey and Elizabeth (Frank) Fosdick, Big Nana of Gage, Marshall, Mason and Nolan Rice, Mercades Ramsey, Emma Christenson, Illeyton and Alyssa Fosdick, sister-in-law of Delores Pesole and Grace Pistone, also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. Francis Borgia Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Secretary of Thursday Hiawatha Senior Club and St. Francis Borgia Senior Club. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 20, 2009.

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Timothy Kenney

August 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Pistone family. I was just with Brother Tony and he spoke of his mom Irene and the many years of her life. She is a gift from God to so many and I thank God for the many ways she touched the life of so many. May she rest in peace... Fr. Tim Kenney, SM

Elizabeth Fosdick

August 20, 2009

To all of the family members, Frank and I send you our condolences during this time of sorrow. We love you all and will keep you close in our hearts and thoughts.

Patricia (Cieloha) Novakowski

August 20, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill Kearney

August 20, 2009

Dear Nancy, Jerry, Anthony and Family,

Im so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of your mom and im sure shes up there straightening out your dad right now.

Love,

Bill

Annette Marzano

August 20, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

August 20, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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