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John Worlds Obituary

Worlds, John M. Beloved husband of Laura D. (nee Biancofiori), loving son of Kay and the late Jim Worlds, dear brother of Fran (Ed Hernandez) Williams, Michael (Ginger) and Patrick (Tara) Worlds, fond brother-in-law of many, devoted uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 8:15 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. to Divine Savior Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. For info 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 16, 2010.

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Rhonda Rogers

January 4, 2011

We had to bring in the New Year without you down here but I know you were looking down at us... Happy New Year Booby, Love you ALWAYS Rob!!!

Rhonda Rogers

December 25, 2010

My Booby,I miss him sooooo much and today of all days is his favorite holiday.What I would do to go for a cruise with him and jamm to some Christmas music no matter if it was winter with snow or summer time,he loved Christmas songs... Merry Christmas Booby,I LOVE and MISS you VERY,VERY,MUCH!!!

Josey n Thom Dziedzic

July 20, 2010

Dear Laura,
I met you and your sweetie the year Dawn became my sister in law and now I was saddened to hear the news about the loss of your true love. He will surely be missed by many. Our prayers are with you and yours.

Sonia Ramos

July 19, 2010

Laura,
I am so sorry for you loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and that Buddy is now with all those loved ones that we have lost. Dawn Marie and all your family members that have passed are by his side. My sympathy to you and a big hug.
Sonia Ramos Hernandez and Family.

Denise Philippi

July 19, 2010

Laura, Our deepest condolences are with you & the family. Buddy will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

THOMAS GARCIA

July 18, 2010

LAURA I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. BUDDY AND I WERE GOOD FRIENDS BACK IN THE DAYS HE WILL BE MISS, ALL I COULD SAY BUDDY YOUR A GREAT FRIEND AND NOW YOU CAN REST IN PEACE LOVE YA

July 18, 2010

Dear Laura,
None of us know the reasons why God allows suffering & death- maybe if only for us to appreciate life & the people He brings into it. Buddy was a great man & husband & I know nothing I can say will erase the pain. But you also have alot of great memories. Remember him as he was. He loved you so much & he will be missed.
All of our love & sympathy,
Antonio & Alicia Morado & family

Yvette Rodriguez

July 18, 2010

Auntie Laura & Kay, there are no words that can take away your pain. I have many wonderful memories of Uncle Buddy from over the years. He was always giving and didn't ask for anything in return. There were not motives for his unconditional love. Kay, take comfort in knowing that he is with Mr. Worlds. He's up there asking everyone, "Have you seen anybody?" Love you both. Yvette & Joe

Regina Kaspar

July 17, 2010

Auntie Laura,
Though Uncle Bud is gone, but not forgotten. He will always live on in our world( just like my Mom,Uncle Tommy, Grandma Dorthy, Grandma Kaddy, Auntie Tricia, Papa Len, Aunt Kathy, Dawn Marie, Auntie Fran and anyone else who may have passed away). They live on in my heart forever and always. One day we will all be back together. I love and miss all of you guys. I love you Auntie Laura.

Regina Kaspar

July 17, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Debbi Leibas

July 17, 2010

Laura, Kay, Fran, Michael, Patrick and family... my deepest condolences are with you all. We are truly saddened by the loss of such a great man, you will be missed Buddy, but not forgotten. Rest in peace!

Tony and Liz

July 16, 2010

Laura, Kay, and Family, our prayers are with you! It is hard to lose such a good man! He touched all of our lives! We are all sad by this loss but know that he is not in pain and with good people in heaven. No one can take his place! I have so many stories to tell Isabella about her wonderful Godfather. Tony, Liz, Julio, Sunjay, and Isabella. Love you all and will be there for whatever you need!

Maye Atkinson

July 16, 2010

Auntie Laura,Thank you and Uncle Buddy for becoming a part of my life. I know that through Dawn,we became family.I know that he is in a better place and free from all suffering. I also know how much he loved you and how much you loved him,it showed. I pray that God will heal your heart and give you strength as time goes on. We have wonderful memories and he will forever be in our hearts. With much love.

Nicole Armstrong

July 16, 2010

Buddy will be truly missed, he was a really good cousin. Someone i knew was always on my side, someone that i could always tell what was on my mind. Going to miss are long talks on the phone. I'm going to miss you Bud. Loves you!!

Rhonda Rogers

July 16, 2010

Auntie Laura, I want to THANK YOU for bringing Booby into my life. He was MY UNCLE who later became MY SECOND FATHER and one of MY BEST FRIENDS! Before Booby died he told me I was HIS FIRST BABY... WE have the BEST OF MEMORIES and I will NEVER FORGET them! I LOVE YOU Auntie Laura!!! Booby, I will LOVE and MISS YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOU have MY HEART!!! LOVE YOUR BABY-NIECE-FRIEND ROBY!!!

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