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Maria Turano Obituary

Turano, Maria (nee Sorrentino) Passed away peacefully on December 13 at the age of 74, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Eugenio; devoted mother of Rosina and Francesco (Maritta); loving daughter of the late Gaetano and the late Luisa (nee Ruffolo) Sorrentino; fond grandmother of Kyle O'Carroll, Nicole Marie and Lauren Christine; dear sister of Emma (Cesare) Bosco, Cesare (Loretta) Sorrentino, Ada (Carmine) Garro, the late Francesco (Giuseppina) Sorrentino, the late Carmine (Jackie) Sorrentino; dear sister-in-law to Rafaella (the late Luigi) Tenuta, Orsola (the late Gerardo) Turano, Emilia (the late Guido) Ricchio, the late Carmine (the late Josephine) Turano, the late Francesco (the late Serafina) Turano, the late Mariano (the late Assunta) Turano, the late Filomena (the late Giuseppe) Ruffolo, and the late Attilio (the late Glosina) Turano; dear aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt to many. Maria Turano was the spouse of a founder, co-owner, and operator of Turano Baking Company. Maria was always very soft spoken, classy, and eloquent in her ways. Maria was not only a pillar of the community, but she was the foundation of our family. She was the complete package- a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to all. She will always be remembered simply as "Zia Maria"! Funeral Thursday, December 19, 2013 9:30 a.m. from Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 (between Mannheim and Wolf Road) to St. Isaac Jogues Church, 306 W. 4th Street, Hinsdale, IL, 60521. Mass 11:00 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For additional info (708)449-5300. Please visit Maria's personal tribute page at www.RUSSOHILLSIDECHAPELS.COM and sign the guestbook. In lieu of flowers, donations to Radio Maria c/o RUSSO'S Hillside Chapels would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 15, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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JF

December 24, 2013

To the family of Mrs Turano, hope you find comfort to know that god cares about you and will sustain you during this difficult time. 1Pet 5:6,7.

Lynn

December 21, 2013

We offer our condolences to the Turano family and friends.Draw close to God and he will shower you with comfort and tender mercies.

December 18, 2013

Dear Rosina & Family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May you be filled with her memories as you and your family celebrate the holiday season. Our deepest condolences. The Faso Family

December 18, 2013

Dear Rosina and Frankie,
Your Mom was a lovely person who treated everyone with respect and kindness. My Mom cherish her trip to Italy with Maria. I know you will continue to follow in her footsteps. Love, Andy and Doris Salgado

florinda partipilo

December 18, 2013

Dear Rosina, I'm very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman. God bless her soul. Love Florinda

June Merenkov

December 17, 2013

Dear Rosina,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was always so sweet and kind. I loved talking to her. She will always be with you in your heart. God bless her. My prayers are with you and your family.

With Deepest Sympathy,

June Merenkov

Kimberly Merenkov

December 17, 2013

Dear Rosina and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your great loss. Your mother always had such a presence and a smile that lit up a room. She always felt like such a calm, warm center in your big loving family whenever I had the honor to see her. I would hear about her loving ways and marvel at her garden. May her spirit live on through you and keep you strong. May treasured memories of your special time together comfort you and the love of your family help sustain you. May all the beauty of your mother's soul light up the universe.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Kimberly Merenkov

Jessica DePinto

December 17, 2013

I'll always treasure my first visit to Calabria in the wonderful company of Eugene amd Mary. I know Eugene has Mary's caffe' gia' pronto.

Marge and Clyde Gourley

December 17, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to the Turano family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 17, 2013

So sorry for the loss of such a sweet, kind lady!

CMK

December 17, 2013

We are sorry for you loss Zia Maria was a good person a great aunt rest in pease ? love you.Natale Frances Ruffolo &family

Nunzio & Francesca Covelli

December 16, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Maria was such a great lady , she will live on in our memories forever.

Nella & Serafino Ruffolo

December 16, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Ron Ledonne

December 16, 2013

Prayers to the family!
May she rest in peace!

Remo & Jan

December 15, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful aunt. We love you and will miss you always. Now Rosina and Frankie have a Special Angel watching over them.

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Memorial Events
for Maria Turano

Dec

17

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Russo's Hillside Chapels

4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

Dec

18

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Russo's Hillside Chapels

4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

Dec

19

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Russo's Hillside Chapels

4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

Dec

19

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues Church

306 W. 4th Street, Hinsdale, IL

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4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

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