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Joan Therese Flynn Cantorna

Joan Cantorna Obituary

Cantorna, Joan Therese Flynn A woman who dedicated her life to her family, passed on in peace surrounded by her 7 children, 18 grandchildren and loving husband, the morning of November 23, 2007. Beloved wife of Bernard, loving mother of Bernard (Margarita), Julie (Richard) Weszelits, Mari (Leonard) Farrell, James (Melanie), Sean (Amy), Dione (Eric) Ebel, Terrence (Evelyn), loving grandmother of Elena, Gabriella, Ryan, Christina, Elizabeth, Madison, Sean, James, Fiona, Jack, Isabelle, Avery, Bernard, Ethan, Emelina, Katherine and Bella, beloved sister of "Peggy" Mary Margaret (Robert Black) and the late Dorothymay (late John Cunningham), the late James Flynn (Pat). Funeral Monday, from John Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463, 9:15 a.m., to St. Alexander Church, 10 a.m. Mass. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Park Lawn Vocational Services, 5040 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 25, 2007.

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Deb Millar

November 27, 2007

Dione, I'm thinking of you and your family.

Ann (Hughes) Bellair

November 26, 2007

Dear Cantorna Family,

Joan and I were friends at Visitation High School, we had a lot of fun together.(we were both rather mischievous). Joan was in nurses training at St. Bernards Hospital where I had my first baby in 1955, she brought Kathy to me for the first time. I didn't see your mom again until our 50th reunion and we picked up where we left off. I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

Patti Callaghan

November 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I have many memories of your family over the years. God bless you.

Linda Renardo

November 26, 2007

Joan will be missed. She was a very caring, helpful, lovely lady.

Ellie Crumback

November 26, 2007

Joan was such a wonderful and gracious person. She truly gave from her heart. She is will greatly missed. Everyone loved her at Park Lawn. Her memory will always be with us as she left an imprint.

Julie Grounds

November 26, 2007

I am so saddened to hear of Joans passing and send my deepest sympathy for your loss. Joan provided nursing support in a very loving way to Park Lawn's most medically fragile individuals for many years. Even after Joan retired to spend more time with her husband and grandkids, she came through to help us out in many a pinch. We will miss her.

Erin Callaghan

November 26, 2007

I lived around the corner from the Cantorna family and was a patient of Dr.Cantorna, I have very fond memories of Mrs. Cantorna. She was always so sweet but stern if you did wrong. My condoliances to the entire family. She will be missed very much. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Erin Callaghan

Julie Doherty

November 26, 2007

Such a beautiful and caring person, she was. She will be missed !

Phil & Amy Williams

November 26, 2007

We were saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. The wonderful family she leaves behind is her legacy: a testament to her character, love and kindness.

Though nothing can replace a mother’s love, be comforted knowing that she is at peace. May the joy you’ve shared sustain you through this difficult time.

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all. God bless you.

Giovanni Bernetti

November 26, 2007

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judith rich

November 25, 2007

My life has been blessed by having Joan as a friend for over 50 years.
She has left the world a better place, by being a loving wife, caring mother and a true friend.

Carol and Joe Cunningham

November 25, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of Joan's death at mass this morning....we remember her as such a vital part of her wonderful family.

Our prayers are with you all.

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