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Joseph Scotellaro Obituary

Scotellaro, Joseph A. age 85, beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Findlay), loving father of James (Janet), dear brother-in-law of Mary Ritti, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Special "Uncle Joe" to Jackie Cleveland. Member of 82nd Airborne 325 Glider Division. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Tohle Funeral Home, 4325 W. Lawrence Ave., at Lowell. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mayfair Presbyterian Church appreciated. Lying-in-State Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service, 11:00 a.m. at Mayfair Presbyterian Church, 4358 W. Ainslie, at Kostner. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. 773-685-4400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2004.

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Emily & Bill Adams

June 11, 2004

To the family of Joe Scoellaro:

We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Joe and Kay were a very special couple. Warmest thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathy.

Emily & Bill Adams

Mayfair Presby. Church

Caryn Hayden (Hagen)

June 11, 2004

Jim (Jan too),

I was sorry to here of your Dad's passing. We sure had fun at your house with Hi-League. Your parents were always kind and gracious hosts to put up with our antics!

Love,

Caryn (Alan too)

Brett Nerad

June 9, 2004

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. It's very rare to meet a person with all the traits that Joe had - compassion, understanding, strength, humor, and selflessness. Even though we were friends and neighbors, he often treated us like family. It seemed like there was never a favor we couldn't ask, nor a favor big enough to repay him. However, Joe's kindness could never be mistaken for weakness. I looked up to him. I'm going to miss him.

Peter Nerad

June 8, 2004

Jim, Jan and Mary and Jackie,

From Pete, Linda, Ben and Brett, our deepest sympathies and condolences. We all feel very lucky to not only have known Joe and Kay, but to also have been lucky enough to live next door to them. They were without a doubt the two nicest and kindest people we have ever known. Both of them were so quick with a favor, help or a kind word that we were always trying, in some way, to repay all the kindness and favors we were always receiving from them. Our son Ben, age 11, said it was like living next door to angels. Joe and Kay were more like parents and grandparents to us than neighbors. I know one sunny summer day soon, we'll be in the backyard and two large, beautiful butterflies will glide by, linger for a moment on the rose bushes behind your house, and then all too soon take their beauty and grace upward again. We'll never forget them.

Tom Hansen And Family

June 8, 2004

Jim and Jan- Our deepest sympathy for your loss, and our prayers for Gods comfort and grace.

Rod & Jill Lear

June 7, 2004

Dear Jim, Janet, and Mary, On behalf of my Mom, Lorraine Sperath, Rod and myself, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies. Jill Lear

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