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Joann Harris Obituary

Harris, Joann A. age 61, (nee Balestri), beloved wife of the late Dallas, loving mother of Lori, Anthony, and the late Rev. Peter, and Vincent, beloved daughter of the late Tony and Santa Balestri, devoted grandmother of Jackie, Jason, and Joey, dear sister of John Balestri and the late Loretta (Frank) Bilotta, fond aunt and godmother to Bruno Bilotta, fond niece and cousin of many, dearest friend to Natia De Fazio. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to St. Jerome Croatian Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 312-225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 5, 2006.

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SHE-WOO

September 5, 2006

DEAR TO-NAY, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS OF YOUR MOM. WISH I WAS WITH YOU, BUT KNOW THAT SHE-WOO LOVES YOU AND AWAITS FOR YOUR RETURN.

SHEILA CAMPBELL

September 5, 2006

"HOW BLESSED THOU ARE TO HAVE BEEN IN THE COMPANY OF ANGELS". DO NOT WEEP DEAR LOVED ONES; FOR, THE MALFUNCTIONED SHELL SHALT RETURN TO DUST, BUT JOANN'S REAL FORM LIVES! MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL...

Gina Newton

September 5, 2006

Lori -

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. If you need anything please let me know.

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