Borrelli, Lianilda M. (nee Andrews) age 85, beloved wife of the late George V. Borrelli Sr., loving mother of George V. (Judith), Gene Kalauskas, Robert (Theresa), Michael (Cynthia), Anthony (fiancee Joyce Bates), and John (fiancee Valerie McNease) Borrelli, dearest grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 15, dear sister of the late Tony Andrews, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of St. Gabriels Womens Club, and a longtime lunchroom attendant at The Graham Elementary School. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S Wallace St., to St. Gabriel Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interment St. Marys Cemetery. For information 773-268-0703 
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MaryLou and Pete Ligue
January 9, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mr & Mrs. Everett Gott and Family
January 8, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Steven and Nora Rice
January 8, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
The Rice Family
January 8, 2009
We will always love and miss our friend, our lunch lady, "Our Grandma Lee". We send our love and prayers to the Borrelli family. And to Valorie and Chris, remember that her love and spirit will be with you always
Rene and Tiffany Zamudio
January 8, 2009
I will always remember the happy times we got to spend together...i love and miss you so much grandma....i know u are in a better place....you will always be in my heart i will never forget you... i love you...
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