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Joseph Tolitano Obituary

Tolitano Sr., Joseph R. 3HC40180 age 87, born in Reggio Calabria, Italy, WWII Army Veteran, loving husband of Margaret (nee Barilla), loving father of Anthony (the late Carmella nee Sorrentino), Mary Ann (John) Ciolfi, Joseph Jr. (Gail Manz) and Dr. Domenic (Hope nee Hlinka), dearest grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 13, dear brother of the late Domenic and the late Catherine (the late Joseph) Lucchese, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and a very dear friend to many. Funeral Thursday, 9:45 a.m., from The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave., to Our Lady Mother of the Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 773-622-9300 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2003.

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TONI ANN DE STEFANO-SALEMI

April 4, 2003

TO THE TOLITANO FAMILY,

JOE, TONY, AND DOMINIC...

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS VERY SAD TIME IN YOUR LIVES.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

YOUR FRIEND

TONI ANN DE STEFANO

Mark Zilinskas

April 1, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God continue to bless the Tolitano family.



Mark & Michele Zilinskas

Bob & Bev Albergo

March 26, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the Tolitano Family. My Dad Vito Albergo, was Joseph's electrician years ago, and also a member of the Scalabrini League. My cousin Bill Sorentino, of Montclare Shoe Repair, was a friend of of Joe's too. Our prayers are with you.

Mary Ann Viscomi

March 25, 2003

Aunt Marge,

We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. He was a great and wonderful person. Joey, Gina and Jimmy remember him givng them silver dollar coins when they were younger. You are in our prayers



Love,

Mary Ann, Joey, Gina and Jimmy Viscomi

Nick and Christina Zacny

March 24, 2003

Dominic,



My family and I wanted to extend our condolences on the loss of your father. While we did not know Joseph as only a son could, he must have been a great man to raise a son like you.



We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers my friend.



With love sympathy and our kindest thoughts,



Nick and Christina Zacny and Family

Paul Carcione

March 21, 2003

Our thoughts are with the Tolitano family during your time of loss.

Paul Carcione

Crystal Kessler

Bob Pistilli

March 19, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the family. Joe was one of the nicest and kindest persons that I ever met. He will be remembered by myself and the many police officers of the 1st District who knew him.



Bob Pistilli

Terri & Hugh Hollister

March 18, 2003

We didn't know Joe well but, knew him as grandpa to our neice and nephews, (Juli Ciolfi and George Beucher's children). Grandpa was a great man who was loving, caring and kind. We will miss him and his smile. What an inspiration he was to us. We are truely sorry for your loss.

BRUSA FAMILY

March 18, 2003

THIS IS A VERY SAD DAY TO LOSE A PERSON WHO WAS SO GREAT. WE HAVE KNOWN EACH OTHER FOR MANY YEARS AND EVEN THOUGH WE DID NOT SEE EACH OTHER VERY OFTEN WE STILL FELT CLOSE TO ALL OF THE FAMILY. WE WISH YOU PEACE AND STRENGTH.

Domenica Dahleiden

March 18, 2003

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLOLENECE TO THE TOLITANO FAMILY.



GOD BLESS

DOMENICA DAHLEIDEN

JOSEPHINE & FRANK CAIRA

March 18, 2003

WE WILL MISS OUR VERY GOOD FRIEND JOE.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

JOSIE & FRANK

Judy Lazzaro

March 18, 2003

Dominick,(the Doc)

Are prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Please take care of yourself and your family.

Sincerely

The Lazzaro Family

Robert Tarantino

March 18, 2003

Our deepest condolences to the Tolitano Family.



God Bless,

Robert Tarantino and family.

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