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Lawrence Bongiovanni Obituary

Bongiovanni, Lawrence C. age 100, Founder and President of Bongi Cartage Inc., devoted husband of the late Geraldine "Mae" (nee Tornabene), loving father of Ce (Vince) Zarlenga, Joanne (the late Donald) Arquilla, the late Carl (the late Peggy), and the late Frank Bongiovanni, dear friend of Guy Fricano, beloved son of the late Colagero and Josephine Bongiovanni, fond grandfather of Cynthia, Vincent, Joseph (Olga) Zarlenga, Donielle (Stephan) Barney, Dominic (Jennifer), Donald Arquilla, Gerri Ann (Vincent) Capatosta, Frank (Kristy), and the late Larry Bongiovanni, dear great-grandfather of Hayden, Maggie, Matt, Ben, Alex, Sammy, Nicky, Nicole, Carl, Valentina, Patrick, Isabella, and Gabriella, loving brother of Vincent Bongiovanni, and loving brother-in-law of Norma Bongiovanni, fond uncle of many. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to Sacred Heart Church, Melrose Park, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2010.

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April 6, 2010

My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your father.
Bev Lehmann

Josephine Conty

April 5, 2010

Dear Joanne and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could be in Chicago for the funeral. I will remember everyone in my prayers.

ROSALIE LACALAMITA

April 5, 2010

OUR FAMILY SENDS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU. LOSING A PARENT IS HARD ENOUGH--BUT WHAT AN HONOR TO HAVE HAD THE NUMBER OF YEARS YOU HAD.

April 4, 2010

We love Uncle Lawrence and the entire Bongi family. Our thoughts and prayers
are with all of you. Much love,

The Kansas City Tornabene's

Sherry Matarrese

April 4, 2010

Prayers are with all of the Bongiovanni's at the passing of your dear Poppy. You will be in our thoughts & prayers

Neil Cacciottolo

April 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bongiovanni Family.
Larry has lived a long and productive life and Bongi Construction has always been a driving force in the Construction industry here in Chicago.
He will be missed.

April 3, 2010

Dear Joanne & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy & Tony Cosentino Palmetto Fl.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

April 3, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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