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Joseph Fishella Obituary

Fishella, Joseph F. U.S. Veteran. Beloved husband of Carmella (nee Schifo); loving mother of Frank (Jill, nee Buckley), Francine (Frank) Christiano, and Joseph J. (Francesca) Fishella. "Papa Fish" to Samantha (Evan) Dench, Sabrina (Scot) Schottenhamel, Salena Fishella, Dana (Mike) Dearth, Frank Christiano, Giuliana and Luciano Fishella; great-grandfather of Zachary, Jonah, and Zoe; dear brother of Frances (Fred) Litrenti, and the late Nanco (Josie), Philip (Ann), Louise (Louis) Rodriguez, and Mary Vanidia; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Santa Lucia Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of the Tomahawk Club. Please omit flowers. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312)225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 19, 2013.

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Mike Rosati

October 21, 2013

So very sorry for your lose. May God bless you and your family with his love in this difficult time.

October 20, 2013

Our sincere condolences to all the families.May God be with you now and always.Did. Zenon and Sophia Kecala

Matt and Mary Glavas

October 20, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Prayers are being said for you and the family.

October 19, 2013

joe fish was one of the funiest men and not to leave out great person. you WILL be missed scott and julie buckley

paula buckley

October 19, 2013

God Bless your family!!! Fish was an amazing,loving kind man.Prayers for your family for comfort at this time. God Bless!!

Sandy Hiipakka

October 19, 2013

Thinking of all the Fishella's,with love,at this time. Uncle Joey will be reunited with his brothers, Nanco and Phil and sisters, LuLu and Mary. May God bless them all.

Norbert Lauras

October 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 19, 2013

Draw close to God in prayer during the days ahead.

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