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Lawrence Maffia Obituary
Maffia, Lawrence J. age 91, beloved husband of the late Marie B. (nee Bugay), loving father of Lawrence R. (Dianne), Carol Maffia Swiney, and Robert Maffia, dear grandfather of Nicole Maffia (Victor Sanchez), Elias Maffia and great-grandfather of Enzo Sanchez, loving companion of Iola Nesti, fond brother of Carl (Dorothy), May (the late Steve) Corbo, the late Mary Albert, the late Anthony (the late Bernice), the late Ella (the late Roy) Johnsen, the late Ann (the late Sam) Pacenti, loving uncle of many. Funeral services Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL to St. Isaac Jogues Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Purple Heart Recipient at the Battle of the Bulge WWII. Funeral info 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com 
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Bob Bell
June 18, 2009
Carol, Larry & Robert =
So sorry for your loss; your Dad was a great and funny guy. I really enjoyed the pictures and the DVD while I was there for a short time; love to see the full DVD and finish the article about him. You're blessed to have had him around especially to 91. Bles you all and you're in my prayers.
Bob Bell
Mary Anne & Ken Vydra
June 13, 2009
Dianne and Larry, I'm so sorry we missed the chance to express our condolences in person. We send them now along with this consoling thought someone once shared with me: "I am no longer where I used to be. Now, because you remember me, I am wherever you are."
Marty and Jeff Wilday
June 11, 2009
Jeff and I are thinking of you and your brothers as you lay your father to rest. We are so glad you all had time with him before he passed away.
We were lucky to have met him and Aunt May during their trip to Springfield. He lived an amazing life.
Take care. We love you,
Marty and Jeff
Ted & Helene Madsen
June 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rudy Sinon
June 11, 2009
Please accept our sympathies and condolences. We will pray for the repose of his soul and may he rest in peace with God!
ellen & rudy sinon
Martha & Bruce Rushton
June 11, 2009
Carol, I'm so glad you, Robert and Larry had last weekend with your father. Mom and I will be thinking of him and you at Mass on Saturday. Hang in there. Love Martha.
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