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Laura DiChristofano Obituary

DiChristofano, Laura M. (nee Grossi) Passed away September 20, 2013 at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph. She is survived by her devoted daughters Maureen (the late Benedict Brocato, former Alderman of the City of Berwyn), and Laura Jo. Adored grandmother of Joseph B. Brocato (Kathleen). Cherished great-grandmother of Lauren, Ben, Jack and Joseph. She was a beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, godmother, aunt, cousin and treasured friend to many who she loved dearly and was dearly loved in return. Laura was a long-standing member and officer of the Italian-American Civic Organization of Berwyn Ladies Auxiliary. As corresponding Secretary she made sure every member was remembered with beautiful cards on their birthdays and other special occasions in their life. She will be missed dearly by everyone who had the privilege of knowing this gentle woman. She extended a helping hand to all and never spoke ill of anyone. She felt blessed that she had such a wonderful family and friends. It is those of us left behind who are truly blessed to have had her in our lives. She will always be the angel on our shoulder. Visitation Friday, September 27, 2013 from 3-8 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2921 S. Harlem Avenue, Berwyn. Funeral Services, Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:45 a.m. at the funeral home for prayers, then proceeding to St. Mary of Celle Catholic Church 15th Street and Euclid Avenue, Berwyn, for 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment, Mt. Carmel Cemetery. For info, 708-484-4111 or www.adolfservices.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2013.

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September 20, 2023

It is ten years today, and it feels, just like, yesterday. With Love, To You, Always, Gentle and Delicate, Butterfly , Of Mine...GG BB.

September 12, 2020

Hi Precious Mama!

I know, that you are celebrating Daddy's Birthday, Up In Heaven, by Cooking Up A Storm, for you and Daddy, Benny, Hearsay and Mickey, to Enjoy!

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

I surely miss, each of you, and wish, you were here, physically. I know, each of you, are watching over me, and all of us, everyday!

With Love, LJ

July 6, 2020

Wow!

Hi Mama!

Today, You , And Daddy, Are Married, '80' Wonderful Years, Together, Up In Heaven!

May God Bless, You And Daddy, Today And Every Day, As Both Of You,
Have Blessed Me, Every Day, Of My Life!

It Is, Surely An Honor, To Call, Both Of You, My Precious Mother, and My Dear Father.

With All Of My Love And Best Wishes, To Both Of You, On Your Very Special Day.

Happy 80th Wedding Anniversary,
Mama and Daddy!

Your Baby Daughter, L.J.

I Wish, Both Of You, Were Here, Physically, With All Of Us. But, I Know, That Both Of You, Are With Me, And Everyone, Every Day.

And We Thank You, Oh So, Very Much, From The Bottom, Of Our Hearts!

April 12, 2020

Happy Easter to you, my dear, precious, lovely, mother of mine, Laura, up in heaven, with Daddy, Benny, Hearsay, Mickey, and all of our loved ones! I know, in my heart, that you are cooking up a feast, to feed everyone, up above, from morning until night! What A Celebration, Of Jesus, On His Special Day, That Will Be!
I Have Wonderful, Oh So Very Happy, Treasured Memories, That I Have, Of Every Easter, I Had The Lucky, Pleasure, Of Celebrating This Holy, Blessed, Happy Easter Day, With You, and All Of Our, Family Members!
I Love You, Mama, With All Of My, Heart! LJ

February 22, 2020

Happy Birthday MAMA!

Dear Precious, Mama,

You are, 103 Years Young,

Today, Up In Heaven,

Looking Down On Me, . . .

With All Of My Love, Always,

From The Bottom, Of My Heart,

With God's Blessings

And

All The Best Always,

From Your Baby Daughter, LJ.

November 29, 2019

Hello My Dear, Precious Mama! It's Thanksgiving Day

Week, and All I Can Think About, Is How, You Used To Cook

Up A Storm, For Everyone, To Enjoy At Thanksgiving, And

May I Say, Everyone, Always Did Enjoy, Everything, You

Made, From The Appetizers To The Desserts, Like I Know,

You Are Doing Up In Heaven, Right Now! Cooking Up A

Feast, For All Of Our Dear Loved Ones! You Always Put,

Your Heart And Soul, In Everything, You Did! I Thank You,

Oh So, Very Much, For Instilling That, In Me,

Dear Mama, Of Mine! I Love You, With All Of, My Heart!

LJ

September 20, 2018

Hi Mama. It's 5 years today and it feels, just like yesterday.
My oh my, how I wish that you were here. Physically, here. For I know, that you are, here with me, and everyone, every moment of every day, watching over us. I love you with all of my heart and I know that every person you have touched along life's way, thinks the same, as I do, about you, my dear, gentle, precious Mama, Laura D. LJ

September 13, 2018

Happy Birthday, Dadda! I know that you had to have a wonderful celebration in eternal life, with Dear Mama, yesterday. That's for sure! With Mama, cooking up a storm, with all of your favorite foods, for you to enjoy,
with Benny, Hearsay, and Mickey! Surely wish, each of you, were here! Love, L.J.

August 29, 2018

I miss you today, Mama, more than words can say
and I wish you were here.

For I know, you are by my side.

May God Bless You, Today and Every Day,
Up I Heaven, Dear Mother Of Mine,

I Was Blessed To Have, In My Life, and Still Am.

I Love You, With All Of My Heart. LJ

August 26, 2018

Hi Dear Mama. I am thinking about you, as I do, every day.
I wish you were here, physically, but I know, that you are with me, and everyone, at every moment, of every day, by watching over us, and for that, we are thankful. May God Bless You, Up In Heaven, Today, and Every Day, With All My, Best Wishes To You, Always, Precious, Mother Of Mine, Laura. XO Your Baby, LJ

May 1, 2018

Happy St. Joseph The Worker Day, To You Daddy!, My Dear Father, Joseph, Who Was The Hardest Worker, I Have Ever Known, Other Than You, Dear Mama! Up In Heaven, With Benny, Hearsay and Mickey, May it be a Glorious Day, For Each Of You, With All Of My Love, and Best Wishes, Always! LJ

April 1, 2018

Happy Easter!, Mama, to you and Daddy, Benny, Hearsay

and Mickey, up in heaven! Wow! The food, we used to

have, for breakfast / brunch!...that you made from scratch,

from the bottom of your heart, with love, for everyone!

Wow! Oh so very cool! It seems, just like yesterday, for

sure! Great memories!, to treasure and to keep and

remember, in my heart, forever! God Bless Each Of You,

at Eastertime, and All The Time!, With Love Always! LJ

March 24, 2018

Hi Dear Mama, It's Palm Sunday Eve. I remember how you

would make Palm Crosses, lots of them, for everyone, one by

one, with Love, from the Heart tonight, as you always did.

It feels, just like yesterday. And you said, you can make

some too, with me, and I would. Wow! What Beautiful,

Crosses, you made! I know, everyone appreciated your

loving kindness! Thank you, for sharing, such wonderful,

caring times, with me, precious mother of mine! Times

that I will always remember, treasure, and carry in my

heart. Love You! LJ

March 19, 2018

Happy St. Joseph's Day to Dear Daddy,

for his name's day, Dear Mama, and to you,

Benny, Hearsay, and Mickey, too!,

on this very special day!

May each of you, enjoy!, Zeppole,

up in heaven, today, while wearing red,

in honor of St. Joseph!,

With All Of My Best Wishes and Love,

This, St. Joseph's Day! L.J.

February 26, 2018

I'm thinking of you mama and daddy, today.
For you are both in my prayers,
as I do everyday, with all the best,
sent your way.


May God Bless,
'The Two Of You',
Up In Heaven,
Today and Every Day,
With All Of My Love,
Always, Your Baby, L.J.

February 22, 2018

Happy Birthday, Mama !!!

Just like, our First President,

George Washington !!!

You have brightened, my life,

you are the light, in my life,

and will always be, the light,

that brings bright sunshine

in my life, and everyone,

who has ever had,

the pleasure of knowing you.

May sunshine, fill your special day,

up in heaven, with Daddy, Benny,

Hearsay and Mickey !!!...

(While you are,

Cooking up a storm)

for everyone.

With All Of My Love, Always,

Your Baby, L.J.

February 14, 2018

God Bless You,

On Valentine's ❤Day,

Dear Mama, Of Mine!

I Love You,

With All Of My Heart ❤ ! L.J.

November 23, 2017

Hi Mama! Happy Birthday, to Benny, for November 22nd and Happy Thanksgiving to you, Daddy, Benny, Hearsay and Mickey, up in heaven! I remember you, cooking up a storm, that could feed, everyone!, with your turkey, ham and lamb! And with you surprising Benny on his Birthday, that was on Thanksgiving sometimes, with your Birthday dessert surprises, and mb making his favorite cake! Great memories, which we treasure, and will always remember, and keep alive in our hearts, and by reminiscing, about the good times, that we all had together. With Love and God's Blessings to Each Of You, from All Of Us, this Thanksgiving Day, and Every Day!

September 28, 2017

Dear Mama, The Cubbies have done the same, as the 1906-1908, Chicago Cubs, which is so fantastic! Luv Ya! L.J.

September 28, 2017

Hi Mama.

I am thinking of you today, as I do, every day,
and I, as everyone, surely wish, that you were here,
with us.

The Cubbies, who we all love, clinched their division,
for the third year, in a row. I know that you and Daddy, are 'happy', up in heaven, that they have won.

With All Of My Love, Always, Dear, Precious,
Mama Of Mine, L.J.

September 20, 2017

Thinking of you today, as I do, every day, dear mama of mine, and wishing you were here with me and everyone. Thank you for always being there, for me, watching over me, and for always being my guardian angel, from above, which means the world to me, today and every day. With Love Always, LJ. I could always count on you dear mama.

July 6, 2017

Mama and Daddy, Today You Were Married, on
July 6th, 1940! 77 Years Ago Today!
With All Of My Love Always, To Both Of You,
On Your Special Day, Together!
God Bless You, Both Today, and Every Day!
I Know That You Are Cooking Up A Feast,
For Every One, Up In Heaven, Dear Mama! LJ

June 30, 2017

Thinking of you Mama, today and every day, with all my love always. LJ

May 14, 2017

HI Dear Mama Of Mine!

I Surely Wish That You Were Here,
This Mother's Day, and Every Day!

For I Know, That You Are,
Watching Over Me,
Every Moment.

I Love You, With All Of My Heart Mama!
Your Baby Daughter, LJ. XO

April 16, 2017

HAPPY EASTER!... my dear, precious, wonderful, Mother of mine!
I love you and miss you, with ALL MY HEART! I remember the beautiful EASTER CELEBRATIONS at our house, with everyone.
ALL the food, you had for each of us, from morning til night. Those are precious moments and memories that I will always treasure!
You are, FOREVER, in my heart, every moment of every day, Mama! And...I do wish you were here, but I know, that you are watching over me, every second of every day, which is very comforting to me. With Love and God's Blessings, on this Glorious, Holy Day, dear Mama, up in heaven. I know that you are cooking up a feast for Daddy, Benny, Hearsay, Mickey, and everyone, that's for sure! Your Baby Daughter, LJ. XOXO

March 19, 2017

God Bless You, Mama, Daddy-(today is your day), Benny, Hearsay and Mickey, on the Feast Day, of St. Joseph.

The Wearing, of the Red!


I know, that each of you, are enjoying,
the Italian Pastry, Zeppole!, Up In Heaven, that's for sure! LJ.

February 22, 2017

Happy 100th Century Birthday,
Dear, Precious, Mother Of Mine!
I Love You, With All Of My Heart!
Your Daughter, LJ

I know that you will
be cooking, Up A Storm,
to feed everyone,
Up In Heaven, for sure!

The temperature, will be 73 today!
How wonderful!
Right on your 100th birthday!
And our First President, of
The United States Of America,
President George Washington!

God Bless You Mama,
On Your 100th Birthday, and
Every Day!

February 14, 2017

The Love, That You Gave Us,
Through The Years,
Has Filled Our Hearts,
On This St. Valentine's Day,
Dear Mama and Gram!!!
We Love You,
With All Of Our Hearts ❤!

February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day Dear,
Precious, Mama !!!, Of Mine !!!

May your Valentine's Day,
Up In Heaven,
Be Filled With Light and
❤ !!!!!

With All My Love,
From The Bottom,
Of My !!!
Your Baby Daughter,
LJ

January 6, 2017

Merry Little Christmas Mama! I Love You! LJ

January 1, 2017

Mama, it is the start of a new year, 2017.
I am grateful to have been raised by you
and daddy. Thank you for being the light in my life. Love You. LJ

October 22, 2016

Yes! Alright! Way to go Cubbies!
Light Their Way!
Off To The World Series, We Go!
It's New Year's Day, in October!
Wish You Were Here! They are doing it for the five of you, Mama, Dadda, Benny, Hearsay and Mickey, for sure!
Luv Ya! LJ!,and Everyone!

September 28, 2016

Dear Mama, It was three years ago today, that I saw the lovely butterfly. The lovely butterfly was so lovely and precious, as you were, are, and always, will be, forever, in my heart, always, with all of my love always. LJ

September 21, 2016

Dear Mama, It was three years yesterday, and it seems, just like yesterday. But, I know, that you are with me, every moment of every day. With All My Love Always, LJ

September 12, 2016

Happy Birthday to Daddy, Mama!
100 Years Young, today! As always, Daddy will enjoy the feast of food, that you will make for him, on his special day! I know that Benny, Hearsay and Mickey, will too!
With Love Always, Your Baby Daughter LJ

September 11, 2016

May you have a Happy Grandparent's Day, up in heaven, Mama, with Daddy, Benny, Hearsay and Mickey. I Love You, LJ

September 11, 2016

Mama, Happy Grandparent's Day to you, Daddy, and Benny, today, with my best wishes to each of you up in Heaven. The three of you are missed every single day, but I know that you Mama, with Daddy and Benny, are watching over me, and all of us, every single day, of our lives. Love, LJ

August 29, 2016

Today is my Special Day, Dear Mother of Mine. Thank you for always being there, for me, and being by my side today and everyday with God's Blessings!
With All Of My Love Always, Your Baby, LJ.

May 9, 2016

May 8, 2016

Dear Mama,

Happy Mother's Day to the most wonderful mother ever,
in the whole wide world!

I was, am, and always will be, forever blessed, to have you as my mama!

May God Bless You,
up in heaven,
dear, sweet, precious,
Mother Of Mine, on this Mother's Day, and Every Day!

I know that you are with me, all the time.

With All Of My Love Always, Your Baby Daughter, LJ

May 1, 2016

Today is Sunday, May 1st,

St. Joseph The Worker Day,

Mama. May you and Daddy,

(Joseph), have a wonderful day

up in heaven, on his name's

day with Benny and Precious,

Little, Hearsay.


May God Bless the four of you

on St. Joseph The Worker Day,

and Every Day, With Love.

Your Baby, LJ

March 26, 2016

Today is Holy Saturday,

and last Sunday, was

Palm Sunday, and five years

ago, on that holy day,

we celebrated your

94 Years Young, Birthday,

Dear, Wonderful, Precious,

Mother, of Mine!

This year, holy Palm Sunday,

is on Sunday, March 20th,

which also was, the first day

of Spring!, and National

Happiness Day, too!!!!

Thank you, for always bringing

happiness, to everyone you

knew!!!! For you have instilled

that in me, mama.

May you and Daddy,

have a Holy and

Happy Easter, up in

Heaven, on Sunday,

March 27th, with

Benny and Hearsay!!!!

May God Bless,

Each Of You,

at Eastertime

and All The Time,

With God's Blessings,

And Love Always!!!!

I Love You, Mama,

With All My Heart.

Your Baby, L.J.

Thank you being with me,

every day, guiding me, along

life's way, mama.

February 22, 2016

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Mama and Gram! We love you with all of our hearts!

God Bless You, on your Birthday and every day, up in heaven!

You have lit up our lives, light up our lives, and will always be, the light in our lives, by always being in our hearts.

We Love You With All Of Our Hearts! Your Family.

January 1, 2016

Dear Mama,

Today is the first day of the
new year, 2016. I know that you are here and watching over me, and being by my side, each day, of the year.

I Love You,
Your Baby Daughter.

August 27, 2015

Mama,

I'm thinking of you today,

as I do, every day,

with all of my love, always,

from the, bottom, of my heart.

Your Baby

July 6, 2015

Mama, today is July 6, 2015, your Wedding Anniversary Day,
to Dear Daddy.

God Bless You,
Mama and Daddy, On Your Wedding Anniversary Day,
and Every Day.

With All Of My Love,
To Both Of You,
On Your Special Day Together,
Your 75th Wedding Anniversary
Up In Heaven.

Your Baby Daughter.

July 4, 2015

Dear Mama,

Today, is the 4th of July,
2015 - Independence Day!

The sky is lighting up,
with Fireworks...

As You, Have Lit, Light Up,
and Will Always, Light Up,
My Life.

I Love You!
Your Baby Daughter.

May 10, 2015

I Love You,

With All Of My Heart,

My Dear, Precious Mama,

Of Mine, On Mother's Day,

and Every Day!

You Will, Always Be,

The Angel, On My Shoulder.

Happy Mother's Day,

MAMA!

Your Baby

April 10, 2015

God Bless You Mama, and Thank You Mama, Today,
and Every Day.

With All My Love Always,
Your Baby.

April 5, 2015

Dear Mama,

A week ago was Palm Sunday, followed by

the holiest week, in the year. Today is

Easter Sunday. It's 65 degrees and sunny,

and not a cloud, in the sky.


Easter Sunday, and Every Easter Sunday,

is Bright and Sunny, which is your nature,

making is wonderful for everyone, and

everything, as always.


I Love You, With All Of My Heart,

Your Baby.


Thank you for everything that you have

done for me, and everyone and

everything, and all that you do for me,

everyone, and everything, now.


God Bless You Today and Every Day,

Dear, Precious, Gentle, Mama Of Mine,

March 1, 2015

I honor you on your birthday,

February 22, and every day,

dear, gentle, mama of mine,

with all of my love, best wishes,

precious thoughts and loving

prayers, to you, always and

forever, with smiles, for having

been blessed, to be your

youngest child, and to have

you, in my life, for you will

always be, the angel on

my shoulder, MAMA.

I Love You, Your Baby.

December 6, 2014

Happy St. Nicholas Day,
Dear, Precious, Mama Of Mine!

I am oh so very thankful,
for all of our,
St. Nicholas Day traditions,
that you have instilled in me,
that I am keeping up,
to honor you Mama.

With All Of My Love Always,
From The Bottom,
Of My Heart,
Your Baby!

September 30, 2014

We really miss your smiling face and wonderful words! You are always in our thoughts and prayer! The Meyer Family

September 28, 2014

You are missed,

every moment,

of every day,

by everyone.


With All Of Our Love Always,

From The Bottom Of Our Hearts,

Your Loving Family and Friends.

February 23, 2014

We miss you Laura and hope you are celebrating your birthday in heaven with Joe!

Your Family.

February 22, 2014

With Love From

All Of Us,

On Your Birthday.

September 25, 2013

My sincere condolence to family and friends . may joyful times shared together soon replace the sadness you now feel , and may peace and comfort from God be with you .

Michael Provenzano

September 25, 2013

Maureen and Laura Jo,

Our fond memories of your Mother are of a loving and caring women who enjoyed and was extremely proud of her family. We hope that the joyful memories of her 96 years of life and your faith in the reunion with your father and her family that have gone before her, can comfort you as your grieve her loss.

Camille, Janice, and Michael Provenzano

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