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Joseph Cancilla Obituary

Cancilla, Joseph V. 85, of Elmhurst, found peace March 15, 2010, WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army, owner of The Taylor Street Sub Shop and member of Woodmen of the World Lodge #0280, dear husband of the late Phyllis (nee Gangi), cherished father of Rose Lee (Jerome) Pampinella, Phyllis Mora and the late Sandra Williams and Arlene Biancorosso, loving and devoted companion of Zena Thompson, grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 12. Family and Friends may visit Friday, March 19th, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst. Prayers at the Mortuary Saturday, March 20th, 9:00 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Elmhurst. Interment Private. Info 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 17, 2010.

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Sharen Kelley

November 11, 2010

November 11,2010
We called him Papa, he called me his #1 daughter. For the short time I was with Joseph Vincent Cancilla, the time spent, was a gift to any daughter. Today I have a good husband, kind and generous, Joseph V. Cancilla was that blueprint for me. God bless you Dad. See you there.
Sharen Lee Cancilla Kelley
Hereford, Arizona
520-366-9886

April 1, 2010

Joe was a good man. I grew up on Claremont Street and my mother and I would always shop at the grocery store. He was always kind and generous. He will be sadly missed.
Barbara (Herron) Matthews

March 21, 2010

Our deepest condolences to Phyllis and Nicky Boy and Tiffany. Your Dad and Grandpa Joe was a very nice and kind man and he will be truly missed. Our Love and Sympathy, Uncle Frankie and Aunt Debbie

Veronica Burgess

March 20, 2010

My sincere condolences to Joe's family and friends. Joe will truely be missed. I'm glad to have had the pleasure of knowing Joe from the Taylor St. Sub Shop. He always made you feel welcomed and could always make you smile. For me Taylor St. will never be the same. Rest In Peace Joe.

Tom Patzelt

March 20, 2010

Our sympathy goes out to Joe's family.Joe was always helping someone.Joe's store was a memory filled
corner grocery store.Joe was the best and will live in the memories of all who knew him.I'm sure anyone who grew up in the neighborhood has many stories about Joe's store or sandwich shop.You will be missed

Ellisa (Lisa) Campos (Gonzalez)

March 19, 2010

Joe is going to be missed, his store was my first grocery store that I was allowed to go to and cross the street by my self. He always made me feel, like I was still that little girl. Joe is truly an icon of Taylor & Claremont.

Paula CeCe

March 19, 2010

Joe was a very nice and generous man. Three generations of my family and I shopped in his grocery store and ate in his sandwich shops. He was a great asset to the Taylor Street community...he will be sorrowfully missed.
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your father and grandfather.

Tom Cossa

March 18, 2010

I enjoyed seeing and visiting with Joe at the various family gatherings as well as at the store. He was always so much fun to talk to. Many happy memories. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Gentile

March 18, 2010

We will miss Joe very much! He would come into our store (J&S Produce) and buy vegetables and things he needed for his store. He was always a joy to be around and was a pure gentleman! Our sincerest sympathies go out to his family and friends. May you go on with wonderful memories of Joe in your hearts and minds. Truly a wonderful man!

March 17, 2010

Joe will be missed dearly what can I say but Joe was Taylor St our condolences from our family Mary Cantore.

Alicia Morado

March 17, 2010

I have many wonderful memories of Joe and his store. Taylor Street is in mourning as we have lost an icon.Gone but not forgotten- thank you Joe for being such an awesome friend!

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