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John Cifelli Obituary

Cifelli, John Andrew Age 27. Lifeong Chicago Heights resident. Graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Member of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity at Arizona State University. Beloved son of Mary Elizabeth (nee Madden) and David J. Cifelli; cherished brother of David Joseph Cifelli; devoted grandson of Irene (nee Romandine) and John Cifelli, and the late Helen (nee Mahoney) and John Madden; loving nephew, cousin, and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Monday, August 1st from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday morning, 9:45 a.m. chapel prayers to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Memorials in John Andrews name may be made to South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411 or Mercy Home For for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. For further service information contact (708) 481-9230 or panozzobros.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2016.

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August 19, 2016

Please except my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear John. May you find comfort from our Creator at a time such as this. Cry out to Him. He will hear you. ( Psalms 72:12-14)

Donna & Will Richards

August 14, 2016

Just heard of your loss. Please know of prayers for your family are coming. May the grace of the blessed Mother surround all of you as the pain and sorrow of this loss slowly leaves all of you who knew John. Our thoughts of sympathy. Donna and Will Richards Ft. Myers

August 3, 2016

David, Mary Beth, and the entire Cifelli Family, My deepest condolences to your family for such a tragic loss too you. My God find peace for all of you.So sorry. Dino Perozzi & Famly

Marilyn Letko

August 2, 2016

Mary Beth and David, my deepest sympathy and prayers for you.

Mario Mireles

August 1, 2016

Mary Beth and Family, My deepest condolences and sympathy for the loss of your son, John Andrew. May the memories serve to help you through your grief.

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

August 1, 2016

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of John Andrew Cifelli.
May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

Devi Book

August 1, 2016

Mary Beth & family, My heart breaks for you. You have my deepest sympathy.

C Rivera

August 1, 2016

Cifelli family, I'm so sorry for the loss of John. May the God of comfort
, comfort your family at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Angela

August 1, 2016

Sad loss to a good guy.

Maureen O'Brien

August 1, 2016

I am so very sorry. You are all in my prayers.

July 31, 2016

Deepest sympathy to John Cifelli's family,
So very sorry for your lost. May the peace of God guard your heart and his love give you strength to endure in the days ahead.

July 31, 2016

May you have comfort and strength in the days ahead and may these words be of support during this time.
~
2 Kings 20:5 I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Here I am healing you.

July 31, 2016

MY sincere condolences,God is a god of comfort and may he give you comfort and strength you need in such difficult times.
(Matthew 5:4).


C.J.

Tonya

July 31, 2016

I am so sorry for great loss. May God who "bind up the broken hearted" and "comfort all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time (Isaiah 61:1,2)

Susan Cooper

July 31, 2016

David, MaryBeth, DJ, Mr. and Mrs. C. There are no words to express my sorrow. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and always loved. David I hope I can be half the support for you that you have always been for me. Love to all
Suzi.

July 31, 2016

You are and will be eternally missed and loved by everyone that was lucky enough to have known you. I know you will continue to bring happiness to everyone that you knew in life. Thank you for the opportunity to meet you. Forever missed. Take it easy brother your work is done. Love Leeann and Zeus

Carol Jarrette

July 31, 2016

David, Mary Beth and family. So sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.May he RIP.

Marsha & Dr. Noetzel

July 31, 2016

Dear John, Mary Elizabeth & Family,

So very sorry and saddened to hear of your loss, may god be with you all through this time of sorrow, God Bless, and may John Andrew rest in eternal peace, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Angela Gasbarro Kylochko

July 31, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss, praying for God to wrap his arms around your family

Rich & Char Amadio

July 31, 2016

May our prayers be with you and your family.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

1

Reposing

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Aug

2

Funeral

9:45 a.m.

Infant Jesus of Prague Church

Flossmoor, IL

Aug

2

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Infant Jesus of Prague Church

Flossmoor, IL

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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