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Madeline Fosco Obituary

Fosco, Madeline "Midge" (nee DeLaurentis); beloved wife of the late John "Chickie"Fosco; loving mother of Peter (Christine, nee Belpedio), Mary Jo (James) Gurgone, and Anna Marie (John) Scarsella; adoring grandmother of Carla, Michael (Cristina), James, John, Gianna, Cristina, and JoMarie; special GG to her grand-dogs Frado, Bugsy, Cecca and Puppa Chickie; cherished sister of the late Phyllis Fields, Tony (late Jenny) DeLaurentis, late Mary (late Stanley) Ferdinardo, Carmie (Anne) DeLaurentis, late Nick (Gloria) DeLaurentis, late Joseph (late Anna Marie) DeLaurentis, late Sam (late Jackie) DeLaurentis, and Dolores (John) Aretos; Aunt Midge to many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her caregiver, Vida Mantulioniene. Funeral 9 am Friday from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 545 West 31st Street to Santa Lucia Church 3022 S. Wells Mass 10 am, Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery . Visitation Thursday 3-9 pm, Information 312-225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 5, 2012.

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Laurie A Plescia

August 30, 2024

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

Mary Jo

September 14, 2012

On behalf of my family, thank you ever so much for your thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Jenkinson-Cope

September 7, 2012

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless your Mom, sweetheart and may she rest in peace.

Sharon & Lou Mategrano

September 6, 2012

MaryJo & Family:
Our prayers have been and still are with
you and your family. Our memories of
"Auntie Midge"(as many of us called her)
are always with a smile on our
face, she always had a story to tell
and she left us laughing so hard we
cried. Her memory lives on in all of you.
God Bless you & your family
Love, Sharon & Lou Mategrano

Marzena Klimek

September 6, 2012

Mary Jo & family, I am so sorry for your loss. My Deepest sympathy goes out to you. Madeline is in my prayers.

Nicole & Matt Taylor

September 6, 2012

Deepest sympathy to The Gurgone Family... Grandma Midge was a wonderful woman to be around. She will truly be missed...

Colleen & Berry Casteel

September 6, 2012

Anna Marie, John and Girls,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear mother/grandmother. May God give you strength and may you find comfort knowing that He has her in the palm of His hand. Love, Colleen & Berry and family

michael @ kathy alagna

September 6, 2012

peter mary jo and anna marie sorry about your mom our thoughts are with you.

Laurie Plescia

September 6, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 6, 2012

Pete, So sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely, Linda Valenzo Schurz High School

Tina Fowler

September 5, 2012

Mary Jo, our hearts and prayers go out to your family. With deepest sympathy, Tina & Brian Fowler

Therese Spalla

September 5, 2012

Mary Jo, Ana Marie and family, so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. You are in our prayers. Therese Spalla and family

Therese Spalla

September 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sharon Cohen

September 5, 2012

Pete,

Please accept my sincerest expression of sympathy. I'm very sorry for your loss.

September 5, 2012

Peter ,Mary Jo and Anna Marie, our deepest sympathy to all of you and your families.
Brian, Jo Anne (De Laurentis) and Jennifer Grubbs
Coon Rapids, Mn

Jr. & Adriana Ferdinardo

September 5, 2012

Know that God holds her in his arms and peace is her covering. Heartfelt sympathy to you all. Aunt Midge will be missed dearly.

Marilyn Bartucci Kornau

September 5, 2012

Maryjo and family, my prayers and thoughts are with u.

P Sipari

September 5, 2012

Please accept our condolences!

Rose Morrissey

September 5, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of all the joyful times together as you celebrate a live well lived.

Lee & Patty Laino

September 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gram's 84th Birthday Dinner

Carla Gurgone

September 5, 2012

Daniels Family

September 5, 2012

Fosco Family,
We offer our sympathies. May your memories of Midge bring you all comfort. Psalms 46:1 says God is for us a refuge and strength.

Stanley Jr. Ferdinardo and family

September 5, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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