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John Scelfo Obituary

Scelfo, John C. beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Walkowiak), loving father of Debbie (Mark) Devlin, Cindy (Ivan) Parker, and John Scelfo Jr., proud grandfather of 8, caring great-grandfather of six, dearest brother of six. Visitation tomorrow from 4 to 9 p.m. at Theis-Gorski Funeral Home, 3517 N. Pulaski Road. Funeral Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., from the funeral home to St. Viator Catholic Church, 4170 W. Addison, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society are appreciated. For more information, please contact Theis-Gorski Funeral Home, 773-463-5800

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 12, 2005.

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Joe

June 3, 2024

He was my landlord, but more important my friend for many years when I was younger I still think of the crazy advice he would give that seem to work out later in life you´re a good guy, John

Robert Matheny

August 5, 2016

John I'm sad to see you pass on, but I know Shirley is looking over your next step. Wish I could have seen you again but it was not in the cards. Will miss you and hope to see you once again.
Joe Matheny

Brad Metge

September 9, 2005

I worked with John in the Marshall Fields Warehouse for many years. He even saved my job once or twice. He gave me a precious deal on his Cutlass Supreme only a true freind would give me. He always had great advice. I needed him most when my mother passes away. However, she died shortly after him. I hope theu meet in heaven.

Joseph Scelfo

June 17, 2005

Dear Uncle John, I love you!

Rebecca Wendt

June 15, 2005

To all of you, my deepest felt sympathy. Uncle John was always very kind. My family also agrees, sorry we did not know in time to make arrangements to come. Love all of you. Becky Wendt

CHRISTINE ROXWORTHY/WALKOWIAK

June 13, 2005

I just wanted to send my deepest sympathies to all of you. I really loved Uncle John,and wish I saw him more often.he always made me feel special.every time I saw him,he'd slip me a $5 or $10.and always made sure he'd give me a hug.I will really miss that.Christine Roxworthy

Liz Diaz

June 12, 2005

Nownowski, like I use to call you. You were a very special person to me. I was just 20 years old, back in 1986, when I started Marshall Fields,you were my friend from the start. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND... My prayers are with the family.

Liz Diaz

June 12, 2005

Nownowski, like I use to call you. You were a very special person to me. I was just 20 years old, back in 1986, when I started Marshall Fields,you were my friend from the start. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND... My prayers are with the family.

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