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Josephine Christian Obituary

Christian, Josephine M. (nee Reda), age 90, beloved wife of the late S.M. Bobby Christian, loving mother of Sylvia (late John) Nasshan, Vernyle (Ronald) Steele, Norman (Patrice Ten Broek), Brian (Mary Ann nee Giordano), Mary Jo (Robert) Kemp and Kathleen (Timothy) Marden, devoted grandmother of 25, great-grandmother of 27, loving daughter of the late Frank E. (late Mary B. nee Vittori) Reda, fond sister of Frank (Florence) Reda, Henry (Josephine) Reda, Mary Jane (late Walter Oliver, late Harry Mac Laughlin and late Jack Coaker), the late Gussie, Anna, Louis (Phyllis), Edward (Jean and late Mercedes) and William (Jenny and late Anna), fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Funeral Thursday, 9:45 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapel, Frank Reda and Son Directors, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to St. Giles Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Wednesday only, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 5, 2005.

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Ellen Santercola

June 14, 2005

Dear Sylvia,

I will always remember your Mother fondly. It was a joy to see your Mom and Dad when they would mail his recordings. Then, I met you and so it goes. She was a joy and you are of the same light.

Sincerely, Ellen Santercola

Olga DeLuca

April 6, 2005

Sylvia and Tom

I sorry I can't attend but my prayer and thoughts are with you.

Jim & Mickey Mcguire

April 5, 2005

Dear Sylvia,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We always enjoyed your Mom and know you will miss her. Talk to you when we return from Florida.

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