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Lucille Vasto-Destefano Obituary

Vasto-Destefano, Lucille M. "Queenie" (nee Iasillo), beloved wife of the late Marco Destefano and the late Rocco Vasto, beloved daughter of the late Guiseppe and Antoinette Iasilo, fond grandmother of Casandra, step mother-in-law of Isabel Loos, dear sister of the late Christopher (Rose), Mariano, Ralph (Helen), William (Augusta), Angelina (Frank) Parilli and Mary Iasillo, fond aunt to Mary (the late August) Spalla and the late Josephine (the late Frank) Bertucci, William (Mary) Parrilli, Joseph (Mary Jane) Iasillo, Lydia (Dominick) Spataro, very special great aunt ot the Bertucci, Parrilli, Spalla and Iasillo families and great-aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb/ Bridgeport Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to St. Theresa Church, 218 W. Alexander St. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Italian Queen of the 1933 Chicago's World Fair and member of Club S.S. Maria Incoronata Club. Please omit flowers. Visitation Monday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. 312-791-0100. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
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Bruno A. Bertucci

August 14, 2002

My Dearest Aunt Lou:



Thanks for all the memories...you'll live on forever and ever. You were more like a Mother than an Aunt, and we'll miss you deeply.



Love,

Bruno, Jackie, Angie

Joseph Nardi and Daughter Pat

August 13, 2002

Dear Lou:



With most heartfelt prayers to you and deepest sympathies to all the extended family.

We are so sorry we can not attend, but our love and wishes are with you. We will miss you and all the good times you,Celia,Marco and I had together.

With love and fondest of memories.



Joe Nardi

Pat Francey-Daughter

Joe Nardi and Daughter Pat

cindy siano (BARAGLIA)

August 12, 2002

COUSIN LOU YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES WHEN YOU CAME TO VISIT

AUNTIE ANGIE AND MY MOTHRER DONA

ON SUPERIOR STREET. YOU ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH. WHEN YOU GET TO HAVEN SAY HELLO TO ANGIE AND DONA.

LOVE CINDY DONA DAUGHTER

Terry, Maria, Brandon Runge

August 12, 2002

Our Dear Great Great Aunt Lou, Lou!

We will miss you very very much!. You have been like a mom to us for many years and like a Grandmother to Brandon. You have given us many years of happiness and memories that will never be forgotton. You were always there for us. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Love, Terry, Maria & Brandon

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