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Luciano Spalla Obituary

Spalla, Luciano Carlo "Duke" age 81, of Palos Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2008. Survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Rosalie (nee Grieco), loving father of Thomas Spalla and Luciano (Cindy) Spalla, proud grandfather of Angela, Mary, Roseanna and Luciano Spalla, dear brother of Peter and Thomas Spalla, also left to cherish his memory are numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Francis (nee Demma) Spalla and a baby brother Thomas A. Duke was a long time member of ONIAC (Old Neighborhood Italian American Club) and will be dearly missed by all those who new him. Funeral services for Luciano C. Spalla will be Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 9:15 a.m., at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, to St. Alexander Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. Visitation Monday, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please omit flowers. For information 708-974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 11 to May 12, 2008.

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Gary, Cynthia and Marilyn Crutchfield

May 18, 2008

Mrs. Spalla, Lou, Cindy and Louie, We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss and we were so sorry we were out of town. Always know are thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very trying time. With our deepest sympathy.

Peggy Hanley (St.Pius)

May 13, 2008

Dear Rosalie, Tom & Louie. There are no words, there isn't anything I can say, except to say I am truly, truly sorry. Duke sounded like quite a guy!!

THERESA RENELLA

May 13, 2008

DEAR ROSALIE & FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN.

Pat, Eileen & Danny O'Brien

May 13, 2008

Lou, Cindy, Louie and the entire Spalla Family,

Our deepest sympathy for a beloved man. May he rest in peace.

Anthony Spalla

May 12, 2008

Dear Auntie Ro, Tommy & Louis,

We're so sorry to hear about Uncle Duke and offer our sympathy to you all. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Anthony, Cara and Anthony

Tom and Rosemarie Liberti

May 12, 2008

Dear Rosalee and Family, Pete and Tommy:
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Dukie was a great guy and always so friendly. We will keep him in our prayers.

Michele Gruzlewski

May 12, 2008

Ro, Tommy and Louie, I am so very sorry to hear about Dukie. We haven't seen you since we all moved from Nagle and miss those days. You are in our prayers.. Love Cousin Michele (Balestri), Duck, Jill and Jamie Gruzlewski

Roxanne Morello

May 12, 2008

Dear Ro, Tommy, Louie, Cindy and all the beautiful grandkids:
I would need 100 pages to say all the wonderful things I remember about Duke. My childhood was better just knowing and spending time with him. His smile made me feel safe and loved. I will never have that again but when I look up, I know Heaven is so lucky because they have him now. If we listen, we can hear him playing the drums and the horn from up above. I will always hold all those memories growing up in my heart forever. I feel special just knowing him. Ro, Tommy, Louie, thank you for sharing this wonderful man with all of us. We were truly blessed. Love Roxie, Vince & Family

Peter Demma

May 12, 2008

Hey Ro
Sorry to hear about Dukie. My best to you and the kids.
Love you Petey

Marie Bolf

May 12, 2008

Rose,
Please accept my deepest sympathy
on the loss of your beloved Duke.
I will alwayshave fond memories of him.
You were wonderful together.
Love,
Marie DeFalco Bolf

Chuck, Nancy and Erica Ekdahl

May 12, 2008

Rose: I know there is nothing that can be done or said to ease the sorrow of your loss. But please know that we are thinking of you and hope you are holding up as well as you can. We will be ready to help in any way we might. Our prayers are with you.
Love, The Ekdahl family

Gina Posey

May 11, 2008

To the Spalla Family,
Our deepest condolesces to all of you. We have the fondest memories our Uncle Duke throughout our childhood. He was such a special person and will be sorely missed.

The Posey Family- Gina, Michael, Sera and Michelle

Bob & Terri Hauck

May 11, 2008

All our prayers.

Bob, Lisa and Matthew Pyle

May 11, 2008

Aunt Rosalie, Tommy & Louie:
May God Bless Uncle Duke. We will always remember him happily playing his drumsticks. He was a wonderful man, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend to many and he will be missed. With much love...

Jamie Zimmermann and Family

May 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike and Carol Grieco

May 11, 2008

Aunt Ro, Tommy and Louie, Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Uncle Duke was a special person and will be missed. God, take care of my Uncle.

Marlene Annerino

May 11, 2008

Rose,

You and your family are in our prays.

Wally & Mar Annerino

David Gaidas and Family

May 11, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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