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Loriann Minardi Obituary

Minardi R.N., Loriann M. Age 27; Born Sept. 20, 1985, at peace February 19, 2013. Beloved daughter of Frank Minardi and Theresa Minardi (nee Gregory); dearest sister of Jennifer (Brian) Lazansky and Philip; loving girlfriend of Christopher Little; dear granddaughter of Antonietta (the late Tony) Minardi and Annie (the late Ernest) Gregory; loving niece of many. Visitation Friday 3 to 9p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to Immaculate Conception Church, Mass 10a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2013.

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Jay Zafiriou

September 8, 2021

Although I don't know the circumstances, I just found out about Loriann and I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. I worked with her at Maggie Moo's Ice Cream for 2 years (and then Phil) and went to high school with her. Although I only spent a small amount of time with her, I always enjoyed being around her. In fact, I was looking her up and that's how I found out. She was such a nice, cute girl and you have my condolences.

Kimberly Ybarra

February 14, 2019

I got a message from your sister today, & then I see this in my mailbox....You would be so proud of her. She is one of the strongest, most loving, commited, hard working mother/ wives I've ever known.... She carries you with her ALWAYS... And your niece, well she's one in a billion. A smile that can light up the sky!! YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. I bet allot of Jens strength comes from the memories of of time spent with you..... Xo

Her Grandma misses her soooo much!!

June 15, 2013

The Minardi Family misses and loves this beautiful girl!!

June 15, 2013

June 15, 2013

Frank, the Father that misses her so much!!

June 15, 2013

The Peter Gruber Family

March 24, 2013

Our Deepest Sympathy,we are so so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Casserly

March 8, 2013

Dear Dr. Minardi and all of your family, I want to express my deepest sympathy on the death of your beautiful daughter. I was out of town and was so very sorry to hear of your tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Linda Casserly

Brian McNally

March 5, 2013

I love you lori <3

Beth Ginsburg

March 4, 2013

Dear Frank and family.
I just heard about the loss or Loriann.
Words cannot express my sadness for your loss.

Diana Maduzia

March 3, 2013

Loriann, sweet Loriann. I met you working at Sunrise and found that we have so much in common when it comes to the love of animals. I enjoyed working with you on those overnights, and hearing about your triumphs through nursing school. You are such a caring individual. You are missed. The other night I was in Cuba Marsh taking photographs of the moon and it was so bright and beautiful, just like you will always be in my heart. :) I love you.. My sweetest thoughts go out to your family. Blessed Be.

Carol Flanagan

February 25, 2013

Minardi and Gregory families, My deepest sympathies on your loss. May Loriann's light continue to glow in the hearts of all who loved her. You are in my prayers.
Carol Flanagan

Noreen Casper

February 25, 2013

Minardi Family, So sorry for your loss prayers will be with you always.. former nurse of 2 West

Mary Centanni- Steindler

February 25, 2013

Dear Frank and family, Heartfelt condolences for your loss.

Karina Cadiz

February 24, 2013

Dear Minardi Family,

I cannot imagine what a difficult time this must be for all of you. Lori and I had been friends since we were roommates at Michigan State. I am so grateful to have known her and that we kept in contact over the years. I only wish we could have seen each other more often, but I will take the memories I have of her and cherish them always. She was such a rock to everyone. Showed such compassion to others, and was such a great friend. She lived with dedication, determination, conviction, and love for others. She always made sure to check in on me and give advice and a listening ear over the years. I will miss seeing her and that smile. She worked so hard for what she accomplished, and knew what she wanted. She must have been called upon for some greater good in Heaven. I just want you all to know that she loved you very much and she was very proud of your accomplishments, and to have you in her life. I am saddened that she had to depart this world so soon, but I will always remember my dear friend, and carry her with me always. My thoughts and prayers for you all during this time.

From 2007 at a Rascal Flatts concert in Michigan. She introduced me to country music and now I will think about her everytime I listen to country.

Karina Cadiz

February 24, 2013

Caren Tillrock

February 23, 2013

Dear Minardi Family, Chris, and Friends of Loriann,
I was a classmate of Loriann's during Nursing School. She was such a sweet, caring, determined and beautiful girl. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many of her classmates from Harper College. We were all shocked and saddened to hear of her sudden passing. May you find peace in the wonderful memories and pictures you have.

Noeleen and Frank Cleary-Gallagher

February 23, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss we are thinking and praying for you all

Effie Papanastassiou

February 23, 2013

Dear Frank, Theresa, and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out for you during this inexplicable loss. May God provide peace to you and your family.

Carol and Jim O'Hagan

February 23, 2013

Theresa, Frank, Jennifer, Philip,Linda,Mo,and everyone else who loved Lorian and knew her
We are feeling your pain and loss and praying for God's grace in this tragedy. I always remember Loriann as a little blonde-haired girl teaching our Colleen how to do somersaults when they were 2.i hope you will be able to find some comfort in joyful memories of your sweet Loriann.

Nancy Kinyanjui, RN

February 23, 2013

May your light continue to shine now and forever.

Nancy Kinyanjui, RN

February 23, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. She will be missed at The Moorings.

Colleen Nutley

February 23, 2013

Lori you will be forever missed!

Gerard Gallagher

February 22, 2013

Sorry. To hear of sad new of my first cousins Theresa's daughter Loriann.Remember "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,Love leaves a memory no one can steal" .Your are in my family thoughts and prayers, from your cousin Gerard Gallagher , Malin Head , Co Donegal Ireland

Clorindo frontanilla

February 22, 2013

My deepest condolences to Minardi's family for the loos of your daughter. A great coworker, a good friend and splendid human been with very sublime aspirations. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clorindo from " Moorings" .

Terri Timonen

February 22, 2013

Loriann was my former co-worker at Sunrise. What I remember most about her was the inherent protective "mama bear" instinct that she exhibited when it came to the care and well-being of "her" residents and their families. She had a maturity and wisdom that well surpassed her age and I am greatly saddened by her sudden passing. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that her life touched the lives of many people who knew her but are only strangers to you; her family and friends. Speaking as one of those "strangers", I am a better person for having known and worked alongside her. She "loved to love" and that love will continue to live on and bless all of us who were fortunate enough to have experienced it.

February 22, 2013

To Jenney and family. Our love to you during this time. May you find some peace in the memories and love you shared.
~ The Pinkerton/Lutz family

February 22, 2013

very sorry about the death of your daughter,thinking and praying for you all,your cousin anne and brendan doherty ireland

February 22, 2013

Frank, Theresa and family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Marge Montes

February 22, 2013

Il Suo ricordo vivrà ogni giorno nei nostri cuori, la Sua anima ci sarà sempre accanto e ci renderà più vicini a Dio.

Mena De Nicolò Campagna

February 22, 2013

Il Suo ricordo vivrà ogni giorno nei nostri cuori, la Sua anima ci sarà sempre accanto e ci renderà più vicini a Dio.

Mena De Nicolò Campagna

February 22, 2013

Il Suo ricordo vivrà ogni giorno nei nostri cuori, la Sua anima ci sarà sempre accanto e ci renderà più vicini a Dio.

Maryann Mancini

February 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

sara wenc

February 22, 2013

loriann was a co-worker with me at sunrise, i was so sad to here of the tragic loss of this sweet girl! my prayers are with her friends and family...heaven needed this beautiful angel.

Kelly Lankin

February 22, 2013

Loriann was such a delight to have in my pediatric clinical last spring. She exhibited nothing but compassionate care for her pediatric patients and I knew that she was going to be a great nurse. My heart aches for you and many thoughts and prayers go out to Loriann's family and friends.

Kelly Lankin,
Clinical Supervisor
Harper College

Allen & Lorraine Garcia

February 22, 2013

Frank:

There are no words that could ever express the deep sympathy that goes out to you and your family today. Children are a gift and yours was special. May she find true heavenly peace from above. We will always keep you and your family in our prayers so that you may find peace and comfort in this time of great sorrow.

Lisa Caputo-Jordan

February 22, 2013

Lori completed her capstone with us at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. She was a kind, compassionate person who was going to be an amazing nurse. I still have the nurse's hat she made me on my desk. May she rest in peace and may your hearts find calm in this storm.

February 22, 2013

Dr. Minardi & Family: So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Ed & Shirley Sobotka

February 22, 2013

So very sorry to hear of the lost of your daughter Dr. Minardi...you are in our prayers.

Carole Wieczorek and all the PBA staff

A beautiful picture of Chris and Loriann taken on 10/13/12. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Erin Abramson

February 22, 2013

Maryann Mancini

February 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Eileen McConway

February 22, 2013

Sorry to hear of Lorriann.s death Think and praying for you all Eileen Harry and Family Bellarena Limavady Co Derry

February 22, 2013

Sorry to hear of the loss of a beautiful girl Thinking of you all . Eileen and Harry Mc Conway & Family Limavady Co Derry IRELAND

Mary Gallagher

February 22, 2013

Sorry. To hear of sad new of my niece Theresa s daughter Loriann from Auntie Mary Gallagher Malin Head Co Donegal

Eileen Harry & family Mc Conway

February 22, 2013

Sorry for your unexpected loss of a beautiful girl .thinking of you all RIP.

February 22, 2013

At times of sorrow there is so little words can say. May prayers and memories comfort you at this time of your loss.

Karen Chandra
Associate Professor
Harper College

debbie frank

February 21, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Nina Lomsky

February 21, 2013

No words can describe how much Lori will be missed. She was a wonderful person and a very loyal friend and I will always keep the memories of her in my heart. Please accept my condolences.

Ybarra Family

February 21, 2013

My dearest Jen( & family) The bond you shared as sisters is eternal. I can not begin to express how Im feeling for you. I am comforted to know Brian will give you the strength you need to get thru this difficult time. I will smile because your sister knew how much she was( ~is)loved....

Kate Schubert

February 21, 2013

My sympathy to the Minardi family and friends during this difficult time of sadness and grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Eda Kaya

February 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this impossibly difficult time...

John Kay

February 21, 2013

Frank:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Mary Granito

February 21, 2013

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Minardi. Know that you will be in my prayers. I was so sorry to hear the news. May God Bess Your Family.

Lisa Shore

February 21, 2013

Dear Dr. & Mrs Minardi, I was so saddened by the news about Loriann. I remember her always being in the Talcott office when I would bring my daughter Melissa in to see you. Loriann was such a beautiful and sweet girl! May God give you strength in the days that lie ahead. Many Blessings.

February 21, 2013

To the Minardi family,
Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of distress. I didn't know Loriann, but I know losing someone is extremely difficult. We have the Bible-based hope of being reunited with our loved ones in a peaceful new world, which is a wonderful prospect to look forward to. May this good news as well as memories of Lori bring you great comfort.

Annie Oler

February 21, 2013

You were an amazing friend. I will miss you so much. Rest in peace Loriann.

February 21, 2013

I am a friend of Rose Loeb. Rose frequently told me about how much she loved Lori, her great attitude, and personality. I never met Lori but want you to know how sorry I was to hear of her passing. Take comfort in the Lord, friends, and family at this time. Pat Golden

Kim Ackermann-Rohskothen

February 21, 2013

Dear Teresa and Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My you find comfort in the memories you have of Loriann. My God watch over all of you in this time of sorrow. You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Kevin and Beth Gregory

February 21, 2013

Lori was a beautiful young woman with a spirit of grace and love. Our hearts are breaking, she will be so dearly missed. All our support and prayers to Chris, in this very difficult time. We also pray for Jenny and Phil, Theresa and Frank and all Lori's family and friends who will certainly miss her terribly.
In Sympathy, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Beth

Ray Bernero

February 21, 2013

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minardi,

As a parent, I cannot fathom the pain you are enduring right now.

As your patient of many years, I know how precious your children are to you. After all the care you have shown me, and all of the comfort and relief you have given me with your surgical skills, I feel helpless knowing that there is so little I may do for you to return that kindness.

I did not have the privilege or pleasure of knowing Loriann personally however, I am certain that, like her father, she poured her heart into her chosen profession, caring for others in their time of need

The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you now.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Ray Bernero

Robert Little

February 21, 2013

Lori-
I was touched by your light love and sincerity from the our first meeting. You interacted with a purity and calm intensity with whomever you came in contact with. We are all deeply saddened by your premature. But what a gift we had for this short amount time we had you here.

My deepest love and immeasurable sympathy to Christopher and the Minardi family.

February 21, 2013

Dear Jenney and family,
My thoughts and prayers are of you.
My deepest sympathy to you.
Sincerely
Kathie Randall

February 21, 2013

My deepest and heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Denise Battaglia

dennis dellaria

February 21, 2013

frank & theresa, my heart & my thoughts are with you,

February 21, 2013

For a bright, shining soul that will be sorely missed but never forgotten!
Much love,
The Gauer Family

Sheena Cooper

February 21, 2013

To the Minardi family my prayers and Heart goes out to you for you loss,may you find comfort in the memories that you have of Loriann and her beautiful smile and charming personality. She was a angel sent by God, she touched many lives and will never be forgotten.
Sheena Cooper
Staffing Coordinator
The Moorings of Arlington Heights IL

Joy Kruyswyk

February 21, 2013

Dear Minardi Family,
We are so incredibly sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I don't even know what to say other than our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, and may your happy memories of Loriann provide you with some bit of comfort.
Love, The Kruyswyks
Joy, Matt, Kenny, Micky and Scottie

February 21, 2013

Loriann enriched our family, we will miss her beautiful smile.
Our hearts are heavy, we will never forget her.
Deepest condolence to the Minardi family.
Brian & Carolyn Kelly and Family

February 21, 2013

Dear Minardi Family,
So sorry for the loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Ted and Diana Suchy

chris koretos

February 21, 2013

Loriann you will be forever missed!! I enjoyed our talks about our fur babies. you were an amazing woman and i am thankful you became a part of my life. I will miss you and never forget you. my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Tom Little

February 21, 2013

Lori you will be missed as much as you are loved.i will miss you dearly and think of you always. Tom

Tom Little

February 21, 2013

Lori you will be missed as much as you are loved.i will miss you dearly and think of you always.

Nicolle Bajgrowicz

February 21, 2013

Dear Minardi Family,
I know it has been years since we have all have seen each other but I remember the days when all of us kids would get together. Lori will be missed so much but will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you and all your family.

February 20, 2013

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter and loved one.
Sincerely,
Carole Bomba,
Professor, Nursing - Harper College

February 20, 2013

Lori u will be greatly missed...remembered for your positive outlook on life..we loved u dearly..
love aunt linda & uncle bill

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