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Lucille DeSantis Obituary

DeSantis, Lucille 88, (nee Cuzeli), loving wife of the late Anthony, gentle mother of the late Deborah DeSantis and Diane VanLente, devoted grandmother of Kyle, Abigail and Drew DeSantis and Jason and Thomas VanLente, dear sister-in-law of Kay and Dante DeSantis, gracious aunt of many. Donations appreciated to the Lucille DeSantis. Memorial Fund Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, 60611. Private funeral services and entombment family mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 22, 2008.

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Tom Grady

March 12, 2008

Tom, Kyle, Drew, Abby,
I have such fond memories of your Grandmother when we would be upstairs hanging around the Penthouse on 95th street. She was so gracious and fun to be around!
Your losses have been many and difficult for all of you. Please cherish the great memories you have of your Moms and Grandparents.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail & Michael Premer

February 27, 2008

Dear Jason (Jamie), Tom, Kyle, Drew, Abby..the DeSantis and VanLente Family,
It is hard to imagine the losses you have incurred in the last year. Tony last June, then ChiChi, and now Lou. In addition to Debbie in the past.

ChiChi and I kept up to date a few times a year and I know she was so very proud of both her children and nieces & nephews.

Carry on Tony's tradition....do your own thing....but you must keep the "crystal chandeliers" that he loved so dearly.

With love and best wishes as all of you get accustomed to the new generation...We are sure they will be looking down and being proud.

Gail (Dwyer) & Michael Premer

Terry Biltgen

February 22, 2008

My sincere sympathy to the De Santis and Van Lante family on the passing of Lu De Santis. She was a sincere friend of mine as was her husband Tony and his beloved children and Grandchildren.
Terry Biltgen

Lois McLachlan

February 22, 2008

Lu was a special person.
She will be missed.

Ruth Dearborn

February 22, 2008

Dear Kyle: So sorry to learn that your grandmother has now passed away so soon after your grandfather Tony's passing. They have provided us all with so many memorable events. Their presence will surely be missed. May God give you the strength to continue on with their legacy and success.....
ITW Seniors Outreach

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

February 22, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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