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Jennie Esposito Obituary

Esposito, Jennie (nee Galluzzi), age 89, dedicated crossing guard on Taylor Street for 59 years. Beloved wife of the late James V. Esposito Sr., loving mother of James Jr. (Joanne), Richard (Mary) and Ronald (Pat), dearest grandmother of ten, great-grandmother of 12 and great-great-grandmother of one, loving daughter of Rocco (Anna) Galluzzi, loving sister of Helen "DeeDee" (the late Daniel) Raymond, the late Louis Galluzzi, the late Anna Trekas, the late Joseph Galluzzi and the late Carmella DiGioia, dear aunt and great-aunt to many. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., (Frank Reda & Son Directors), to St. Celestine Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, from 3 to 9 p.m. For info call: 773-889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 12, 2008.

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March 30, 2009

Happy Birthday Gram! I love and miss you

Nicole Lyons

December 2, 2008

Gram...
Words can't express how much I miss you and what you mean to me. I love you so much and miss you everyday!

Frank & Dee Trovato

November 18, 2008

Dee Dee, So very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister Jennie. She sure was a very nice person to our family. I know she will be missed. You are in our prayers at this time.

Ben and Janet Ferenzi

November 14, 2008

We are sorry we were unable to attend the service. Please accept our condolences.

Wayne and Mary Piccin

November 13, 2008

Condolences to Jim and your family for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Patty Contreras

November 12, 2008

Please accept our condolences. Our prayers are with the family of Jennie.

Al & Patty Contreras

Cindy Ferro

November 12, 2008

GOD WILL BLESS JENNIE for ALL THE GOOD SHE DID ALL THE TIME!
She really was a wonderful person!
She will be MISSED, but not FORGOTTEN! TAYLOR STREET WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.

Lisa Pinaglia

November 12, 2008

Please take comfort in your family and friends during this difficult time. I wish I could be there for the service, but my thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you all.

November 12, 2008

Carmen/Rosa Passi

November 12, 2008

Please accept my sympathy, sorry for your loss.
From Old Friends on Taylor Str.
Helen Meyer's daughter-
Rosa Piciullo Passi

Jill & Ben Woods & Family

November 12, 2008

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert E. Hansen,Jr

November 12, 2008

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

Rosa Piciullo Passi

November 12, 2008

Sorry, I can't be at the services.
Please accept my sympathy..she
was a dear friend to my Mother
and myself. I,often think of my
old and dear friend on Taylor.
Helen Meyer's daughter, ROSA

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