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Joanne Bonavolante Obituary

Bonavolante, Joanne D. (nee Tangorra), of Oak Brook, formerly of Berwyn, beloved wife of the late Ralph, devoted mother of the late Frank (Marianne), Julie (Tom) Pianovski, Ralph (Robin), Joseph (Mary), Dean (Ann) and Dennis (Lori), cherished Nonnie of 11 and great grandmother of ten, loving sister of John (Connie) Tangorra, Colleen (Ken) Hoff, the late Vito (Anna) Tangorra, the late Michael Tangorra, the late Frances "Mimi" Spata and the late Sophie "Lizzie" (Anthony) Corvino, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, August 24, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th St. (1 block East of Oak Park Ave.), corner of Euclid, Berwyn and Monday, August 25, 9 a.m. until time of funeral mass 10 a.m. at Mayslake Village Chapel, 1801 35th Street, Oak Brook. (Family and friends are asked to meet directly at Mayslake Village on Monday morning). Entombment Queen of Heaven Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Info., 708-484-7415 or www.nosekfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 24, 2003.

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George Lekas

August 28, 2003

Joey,

I know you won't remember me from the Charlie Brown days, but I worked with john hummel at Interstate when he was with your aunt Mary. I know it's been a rough stretch for you, what with Frankie and now your Mom, and my heart truly goes out to you and the rest of your family. you know your Mom was a saint- she HAD to be, to keep you guys in line! Seriously, my most sincere condolences to you and yours.

George Lekas

Tia Coleman

August 25, 2003

My heart is just broken, she was my other mother for so many years.I wish I could of been there with all of you.Julie you were a wonderful daughter & caretaker,Ralph & Robin watch your P's & Q's, Joey , we were always in trouble with her,Dean &Dennis you were the trouble! WE all have such fun memorie's,thank you for letting me be a part of all your lives & Ma's.She was one of a kind & I loved her! Take Care,Love you all!Tia(Thea), Eddie & Christian

BERNADETTE SHANNON

August 24, 2003

DEAR JULIE & FAMILY, I'M SO SORRY UPON HEARING ABOUT THE DEATH OF YOUR MOM. I'M GLAD I HAD THE CHANCE TO SEE HER FOR THE LAST TIME. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I HAD ALOT OF GREAT MEMORIES FROM OUR CHILDHOOD WITH HER THAT I HOLD CLOSE TO MY HEART AND THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH. TAKE CARE. LOVE, BERNADETTE

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