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Marie Jordan Obituary

Jordan, Marie (nee Rispoli) 92, passed away December 8, 2012 in California. Loving mother of Joanne Curran and Rosemary; proud grandmother of Dawn, Angela, and Gina (Sean) Fraizer; treasured great-grandmother of 7; fond sister of Jerry (late Catherine) of California, Joseph (late Celeste) of Florida. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony (late Anne) Frank (late Dorothy), Sabatino; and sisters, Rose and Emilia (Patrick) Doyle. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and cousin to many. Mary was born on August 21, 1920 in Sassano, Italy and arrived at Ellis Island with her mother, Josephine and brother, Anthony on April 10, 1924. She was a longtime resident of Chicago until she moved to CA with family in 2002. She used the stage name Marie Jordan in the 40s and 50s and sang "Silver Dollar," "Magic Circle" and other wonderful songs in Chicago clubs. Services were held in California.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 14, 2013.

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Angela Laskey

March 8, 2023

I miss you every day gram. I think of you when I am singing with the radio. I know you're watching down on this grandma. And I may be so excited about our newest family member aslan I can't wait to meet him grandma and I know you're watching over him. I love you so much and we miss you everyday

Diane (Limberg) Price

March 17, 2013

Condolences and prayers from Diane (Limberg) Price. Hello Joanne And Rosemary Curran. 4318 South Maplewood Avenue. 1-773-847-6455

Mary Gonzalez

March 17, 2013

Aunt Mary,
Hi ya! Miss everything about you. Your joy, especially your laugh and your beautiful voice. Forever in our hearts!

Me and Mama

March 16, 2013

Dawn Sasser

March 14, 2013

My Dearest Grandmother,
My cup runnth over !
You are always with me and Iam blessed to know the love you gave.

Jo Galfi

March 14, 2013

Aunt Mary, you will be missed but never forgotten. Being remebered for your laugh is a beautiful thing. Love you.
JoJo

My Sweet Grandmother, Your love will be with me forever. Love, Dawn

March 14, 2013

Patricia Thomas

March 14, 2013

To the family of Marie Jordan. We don't always have to know a family to express empathy for them when they lose a loved one in death. Please allow me to express my condolences as you endure this great loss. Our heavenly father is near to those who are broken at heart. Also, God is there to sustain you through all anxieites because he cares for you.

March 14, 2013

To the family of Marie Jordan may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philippians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Gina Giangrosso- Frazier

March 14, 2013

Grandma... not a day goes by that I don't do something that reminds me of you... making Easter eggs, getting pulled over... YOU gave me such memories.. I cherish them. You are at the core of my heart, and now the energy that surrounds me.
Thank you for the gifts you gave me.. your love was consistent and strong.

Joanne

March 14, 2013

To my mother..I will always love you and remember your laugh, they way you always said Hi Ya when answering the phone, your Sunday drives to visit grandkids and so much more. I carry you with me all the time. I love and miss you very much.

Roseanne Rogach

March 14, 2013

My beloved aunt and Godmother, I will treasure your love and memories forever. Your contagious laugh and happy go lucky attitude were inspirational and will live among us always! I miss you and love you. PS - give my mom and sister a big kiss and hug xoxoxo

Angela Laskey

March 14, 2013

Grandma , I love you with all my heart and miss you more every day.....I will always tell Kayla stories about you..... In my heart always.....love Angela ( & Kayla)

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