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Jerome Laarveld Obituary

Laarveld, Jerome Anthony "Romie", was taken away unexpectedly on November 30th, at the age of 69, he was a maintenance engineer for 28 years at St. Hilary Church and School, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband to the late Rose, dear father of Mark (Ursula) Laarveld, Michele (John) Coglianese, and Joey Laarveld, proud grandfather of Madison and Sofia Coglianese and Lindsay and Lainey Laarveld, loving brother to Thomas, Frances, late Albert, Donald, Raymond, Faith and Marianne, beloved uncle and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, December 3rd, at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Memorial service Saturday, December 6th, 10 a.m., at St. Hilary Church, 5600 N. Fairfield, Chicago.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 3, 2008.

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Peter Buzzek

December 28, 2008

To the Laarveld Family;
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Romie, I was the saxophone player in the band, the Armando Quintet, in the 1960's, Romie was the drummer in the band.
Romie and I hung out together for many years. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Pete Buzzek

David Buzzek

December 9, 2008

My condolences to the Laarveld family. Your Cullom & Western Av neighbor.

Doug & Michelle Brown

December 4, 2008

Mark, Michelle and Joe-

I was blessed to have known your father. He was truly a wonderful and kind person. My heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family.

Erica Trier

December 4, 2008

Joe and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the unexpected loss of your father. He was such a genuine person. We know he will be missed by many... It seems life has not been fair to all of you with taking both of your parents so early in life. You just have to remember all of the good times you shared with one another and that your parents are finally together again and will be watching over each and everyone of you. Your parents have raised you to be strong individuals and in time, your pain and sorrow will ease. In the meantime do not take life for granted and enjoy every moment you have with each other. Sorry we could not make it to the wake, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May God bless all of you.
Love and prayers,
Erica Trier and family

Chuck Woods

December 3, 2008

BizMark,
Sorry I wasn't able to attend your dad's wake. My sincere sympathy is with you guys. It's been 11 years since I last saw you and your family. Seems like just yesterday. We'll have to get together for old time's sake!
Your friend, Chuck (the barber) Woods

Blue Line Security

December 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord look over and take care of Jerome in his life with him.

colleen etheridge

December 3, 2008

Michelle, Joey and Mark

Wow, just happened to see the obits today. Larry and I were just talking about your mom the other day, saying how it's going to be 10 yrs. since her passing come January.

Sorry to hear about your dads passing. Happy to see that he was blessed with grandchildren.

Though we haven't seen each other in many years, often thought about your family, mom especially, being I worked with her many years.

Memories of your mom, the baby shower for my daughter, who will be 18 in Feb., in fact I have video of your mom and dad when Amanda was born and the visited the house.

Again, sorry to hear of your dads passing. What I remember of your dad? He was really devoted to your mom.

God Bless your family during this time.

Colleen Etheridge (Liberty Federal)

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