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Luigi Cagnina Obituary

Cagnina, Luigi "Lou" age 36, of Evanston, beloved husband of Celeste (nee Cece); loving son of Antonietta and Salvatore Cagnina; dear brother of Mariella (Daniel) Zdebski and Margherita; loving uncle of Jonathan and Matthew Zdebski; son in law of Vito and Jean Cece; brother in law of Andrew Cece; fond grandson of Margherita Ippolito and Celeste Cece. Visitation Friday, 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:15 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie to St. Francis Xavier Church, 9th and Linden, Wilmette. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Rd, Des Plaines, IL, 60018. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2007.

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Peter Renardo

November 12, 2007

Dear Sam and Antoinetta, My name is Peter Renardo. I'm a friend of Luciano and Antoinetta Cagnina, whom I've known since I was a teenager, growing up in the Mt. Greenwood neighborhood, near their hair salon at 111th and Kedzie Ave. I was saddened to hear of the loss of your son Luigi, and I wanted to attend the wake, however I am disabled and cannot ride long distances in cars. So, when I found this guest book on the internet, I wanted to to sign it and post my condolences to you. I am of Sicilian ancestry too, my paternal grandparents were both from the Enna Province,not far from Caltanissetta, which I visited last year, staying with my cousin in Catania and going back to the town of Leonforte, where my grandfather was born. Please accept my and my wife's condolences on the loss of your son, Luigi. Sincerely, Peter and Mariann Renardo (Rinaldi)

Karen & Rob Willy

November 10, 2007

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

Aldo & Tricia Burcheri

November 10, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Grace Cece-Colonna

November 9, 2007

To Celeste and the Cece Family,

We are thinking of you in your sorrow and wishing you comfort in the memories and love that you shared of Lou.

With Deepest Sympathy and Love,

The Cece & Colonna Families,

Pepino, Rosa, Vito, Mary, Anna, Danny, Joey, Carolyn, Frank, Lisa, Michaelangelo, Grace, Anthony, Filomina, Alexandra & Samantha.

donnarose scherrer

November 8, 2007

Dear Vito,
I am sorry to learn of the loss of your son-in-law. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Maria & Thomas Digangi(Ravnic

November 7, 2007

Dear Sam and Antoinetta, Please accept our sympathy and condolences for the loss of your son, Luigi. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Maria(DiGangi) and Thomas Ravnic.

Mrs. Kim Canchola

November 6, 2007

Dearest Margaret and Cagnina Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Lou. He will be in our thoughts and our prayers and we will be praying all of you during this most difficult time.


The Canchola Family

Harriet Poulos

November 6, 2007

Dear Cece Family,

I was very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace and strength during this difficult time and may the memory of Lou be forever eternal.

Your Friend and Neighbor,

Harriet Poulos

Jennifer Hallberg

November 6, 2007

I will miss my buddy Lou, but now we all have another angel watching over us.
Celeste and Family -- You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. My deepest sympathy
Love Jennifer Hallberg

Amanda Jarzabek

November 6, 2007

Maria, Celeste and Family - our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Jarzabek Family

Shannon Klaus

November 6, 2007

Dear Celeste and Family-
I am so sorry to hear about this. I have kept Lou in my thoughts and prayers and would always ask Angie how you both were doing as at times he weighed heavily on my mind. I pray that your memories and the love that was so obvious between the two of you sustains you through this difficult time. God bless you and your family.

Amelia Kobek

November 6, 2007

Dear Sam and Antoinette and Family,We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your son Lou.May He REST in Peace.Our sincere sympathy to your whole family.Amelia and Tom Kobek and Family.

Mary Kay O'Connor

November 6, 2007

Celeste, Colleen shared the news. I am so very sorry. You and your family are in my prayers. Much love from the west coast.

Josephine Gonzalez(Spiga)

November 6, 2007

our thoughts and prayers are with you. May god bless you all in this difficult time. We are here for you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Carmi Fazio

November 6, 2007

Celeste and family
It was an honor and privelege to care for Louie in his last days. My sympathies to you all, Carm RN

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