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John Marfoe Obituary

Marfoe, John N. beloved husband of the late Grace (nee Monteleone), loving father of Leo, John (Camie), Marie (Dennis) Boban and Charles (Letty), dear grandfather of Leo, Anthony, John, Lauren, Ruthann, Denise, Paul and Dominick, dear brother of Joseph (Florence) and the late Charles, Lawrence (the late Valmae) and Nancy (the late Mutt) Caruso, brother-in-law of Angie (the late Angelo) Buscemi and the late John and Mary (Gilbert) Valdez, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (formerly Blake-Lamb/Bridgeport Funeral Home), to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary. Please omit flowers. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 312-255-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 28, 2004.

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Sharon Marfoe

October 3, 2004

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father and grandfather. He was very dear to my heart.

Peggy Mulcahy

September 29, 2004

To the Marfoe Family:



On behalf of my family, please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers in your time of sorrow.



(Don Christie's family)

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