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Joan Schiavo Obituary

Schiavo, Joan M. (nee Larisey) 70, beloved wife of Robert Angelo Schiavo; loving mother of Meghan (Brandon Cialoni) Schiavo; best grandmother of her Brie-Brie and Joey; dear daughter of the late Donald and the late Marian Larisey and stepdaughter of the late Marcella Larisey; favorite sister of Don (Mary Kay) Larisey, Judy (Tom) White, Dan (Jacquie), Jim and John (Jennifer) Larisey, Maureen (Tom) Mitchell, the late Diane and the late Meredith Larisey; fond aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews; wonderful godmother to her sister, Maureen and nephew, Don. Best fur mom to all her dogs and cats. Joan was always proud of her South Side Irish roots, so here's to her honor. To her memory we'll be true. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Joan's life will be planned for a later date. For more info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 23, 2014.

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Peggy A Lynch

March 17, 2023

Missing you Joan!!

Lynn Novotny

August 25, 2014

I will truly miss Joan. She was a wonderful friend and nurse. May God the Schiavo family.

April 14, 2014

Schiavo Family,
We just heard that Joan passed away, we are so very sorry for your loss. Joan was a beautiful woman and will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace. Love, Nick & Melissa Gianakopoulos

Joan and Clare McDaniel

March 25, 2014

Mom and I will miss Joan's visits to the warm climate here in Henderson, NV. We always looked forward to the Schiavo family being next door. Sending prayers for you Bob, Meghan and all of her family.

March 25, 2014

I miss you..

March 25, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, I will always remember the big smile Joan carried whenever I saw her.

Matt Gainer

Peggy Lynch

March 24, 2014

To Joan's family; my deepest condolences; Bob, I'm praying for you, Meghan and her family to heal soon. Joan was one of my oldest and dearest friends in life. I miss her terribly. I have so many wonderful happy memories of Joan.
Joan, you fought it just as I knew you would

Mary ellen

March 24, 2014

I am so sorry ; such wonderful memories I have of her laughter

Carol Steinbrecher

March 24, 2014

Deepest sympathy to all the family especially my cousin Judy and family.

Love always, Carol Steinbrecher

Susie Schaller

March 23, 2014

"It's alright!" May they angles lead you into paradise!!

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 23, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Mr. & Mrs. Martin Gainer, Joan will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 13 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Jeni McGuire

March 23, 2014

So many fun memories at the Larisey parties... our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Dan and Jeni McGuire

Marty & Marianne Gainer

March 23, 2014

Our condolences to the entire family. God bless her soul.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

March 23, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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