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Mary Benson Obituary

Benson, Mary H. (nee Esposito), beloved wife of 62 years of Edward H. Benson, loving mother of Laverne Benson and Nancy (Richard) Fruscione, mother-in-law of Don Massie, fond grandmother of Shari (Jim) Selmer, Donnie (Michelle) Massie and Lisa Fruscione, great-grandmother of Drew Massie, dear sister of Helen Esposito, godmother of Jean Marie Bombicino, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Elise Esposito, brother, Joseph (Sandy) Esposito, sisters, Jenny (John) Bombicino and Estelle (Ken) Watson. Funeral Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to Divine Savior Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rainbow Hospice. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 6, 2004.

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