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John "Chickie" Fosco

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John Fosco Obituary

Fosco, John "Chickie" beloved husband of Madeline "Midge" De Laurentis, loving father of Peter John (Christine nee Belpedio), Mary Jo (James) Gurgone, Anna Marie (John) Scarsella, devoted grandfather of Carla (boyfriend, Glenn Dedina), Michael, Jimmie, Johnnie, Gianna, Christina and Jo Marie, fond brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapel, Frank Reda & Son Directors, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 23, 2007.

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Joseph P. Cairo Family

October 24, 2007

Mary Jo, Jimmy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very very sad time. We will be praying for you all.

Suzanne Kimps

October 24, 2007

Mary Jo, Jimmy and Family, so sorry to hear that your Father/Grandfather had passed away. I know you will miss him terribly, but your wonderful memories will last a life time. My deepest sympathy. Sue Kimps

Dan & Donna Folinazzo & Sons

October 24, 2007

Sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Jr., Adriana & Girls Ferdinardo

October 24, 2007

May the memories held deep in your heart help to soothe you. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

CARMEN GNOLFO

October 24, 2007

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW THE HURT YOU ARE FEELING.

Mary Chikerotis

October 24, 2007

I truly am sorry for your loss. I can tell what kind of man John was just by meeting his wonderful family. God Bless you all. Mary Chikerotis- Charge Nurse at Mercy

Mike and Diane DeLaurentis

October 23, 2007

Auntie Midge, Peter, Mary Jo and Anna Marie: Diane and I are so sorry to hear about Uncle Chickie and even though we can't be there in person our hearts are with you and your family. We love you.

Mallory Coffman

October 23, 2007

Chickie lived a full and happy life, and together your family has shared many years of love and happiness. Although he is gone, cherished memories of all that he meant to you will one day be a source of comfort. Until then, may it help to know that many are thinking of you and remembering him with love.

Colette Villicana

October 23, 2007

Dear Midge,Happiness was Sunday's when I waited on you and Chickie.I will always keep the both of you in my prayers.Thinking of you Colette.

Mimi Priley

October 23, 2007

Chickie, I will miss your smiling face and your hug whenever I seen you. Midge, Peter, Mary Jo, Annamarie. You have my deepest sympathy. You know how much I cared for him. Love Mimi(Tissy)

Jo Anne Grubbs

October 23, 2007

Aunt Midge, Peter,Mary Jo and Anna Marie,
We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Chickie. Please accept of deepest sympathy and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

We love you all very much,
Brian, Jo Anne and Jennifer Grubbs

Marian Ordinario

October 23, 2007

We are sorry to hear about your father--you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Marian, Patti & Jessica Ordinario

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