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Mary Di Pasquale-Ciaravino Obituary

Di Pasquale-Ciaravino, Mary Mary C. Di Pasquale-Ciaravino (nee Carvatta), beloved wife of the late Fred Di Pasquale, and the late Tony "Cesar" Ciaravino, loving mother of Gaspare "Gappy" (Sharon) Ciaravino, Marie "Babydoll" (Ray) Fisher, Anthony (Gloria) Ciaravino, and Angelo "Packy" (Mary Ann) Ciaravino, loving step-mother of Sandra (Hugh) Hamill, and Susan Kissel, beloved daughter of the late Tony and Ursula Carvatta, dear grandmother of Maria (Rocco) Arcieri, Gina (Greg) Arredia, Tony (Michelle) Ciaravino, Tony (Asia) Ciaravino, Michael (Bethany) Ciaravino, Brian (Melissa) Ciaravino, Lisa Ciaravino, Raymond Araldi, John Ciaravino, Anthony Ciaravino, Dawn (Mario) Luna, Jeff (Danielle) Kissel, and Tracy (Matt) Mc Mahon, dear great-grandmother of 19, dear sister of the late Tony (the late Florence) Carvatta, Nick (the late Theresa) Carvatta, Lena Carvatta, Josephine (the late John) Rossi, and Angelo Carvatta, dearest friend to Phyllis Pinotti, and Katie Ferro. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to St. Jerome Croatian Church, Mass 10 am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 312-225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 1 to Sep. 2, 2008.

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anthony ciaravino

August 25, 2009

Dear Mom it's hard to believe it's been a year since you left us.We miss you very much, and you will be glad to know we are all well,and happy for all
you have done for us over the years.We
pray that you are at peace and out of pain.Please pray for us as you did when
you were here.
God Bless you always.
Anthony (your favorite Son)

August 24, 2009

Hi Mom, It's been one year this week. a day dose not go by that i don't think about you. I know you are in a better place but it still hurts so much I pray that you are safe and with you family.please watch for me and maybe soon we can be together again I LOVE and Miss you God Bless you Love Babe

Gina Arredia

June 7, 2009

Hello Gram , There hasn't been one day that I haven't thought about you. You are on my mind all the time. I still have a hard time believing that you are gone. You were such a big part of our lives. Well your birthday is coming and we are all going to celebrate it together. Aunt Babe and Uncle Ray, Uncle Packy, Aunt MaryAnn, and all of us will be together on your birthday. We know you wouldn't want it any other way. We Love and Miss You So Much. Happy Birthday. Gram. Love, Gina

anthony ciaravino

April 5, 2009

Hi Mom it's going on eight months since you left us ,and it dosen't seem to get easier.At least not for me.We all miss you very much and you'll be happy to know we are keeping in touch.We are a week away from Easter and I will never forget how you woke us up on Easter morning. You would get the broom and go from room to room chasing the devil out of the house.It was pretty scary at the time,but it worked it kept us in line.
We hope you are resting and have reunited with your other family I know they missed you also. Please continue to watch over us as you did when you were here.
much love Anthony

Anthony Ciaravino

December 24, 2008

Hi Mom It's been a tough day,but I want you to know that we got all of our kids & grand kids together just like you would have wanted. Packy & Maryann had everyone over to their house they are doing a great job carrying on your tradition. Babe &Ray are at home in florida and we all talked to each other. It goes without saying we miss you very much,but we know you are in good hands. You will always be in our hearts & minds on Christmas Eve.

much Love
Anthony

gaspare ciaravino

November 25, 2008

hello mom its your no 1 son gappy i was thinking about you so i thaught i would write you and tell you what is going on. last week we were at your house and it was my first time back since your death. mom it felt good to be back in your house. we can still see you in that house.the holidays are here and this is the hard one to get through. we will be together just like you always wanted. i hope that you and your eternal family will be watching over us.mom say hello to my father cesar and say hello to my step dad fred. we hope to visit you at the cemetary during the holidays.as your first born i will never forget what you did for me and my family.mom keep smiling and praying for all of us because you were the heart and soul that kept us all together.in closing have a wonderful holiday. some day we will all be one happy family together again.love your no 1 son gappy c.

anthony ciaravino

November 22, 2008

Hi Mom I just want you to know we are all fine except for missing you allot. This will be our first holiday without you ,and we are all trying to make the best of it because we know that's what you would have wanted.When we give thanks this thanksgiving we will thank God for our most beautiful Mother who not only gave us life ,but taught us how to live it. We pray that you are now reunited with your family,and that one day we will all be toghter again.

much love
Anthony

GINA ARREDIA

October 21, 2008

Hello Gram : I don't know what hurts more, not being able to visit you at the condo., or talking to you on the phone, well at least when I would get a chance to talk to you , you always got alot of calls!! Even when you weren't feeling so good. You always had the time to see how I was doing. You were truly one of a kind. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and pray for you. I have some of your things that I took, because I just needed to have them with me at my house. They mean the world to me. I miss hearing your voice and hearing some of your one-liners-You had a way of making us laugh. I miss your phone calls on Mondays , you would always tell me what a good job I was doing as a mom!! The holidays will be the hardest for all of us., Christmas without Grandma Mary will never be the same. We Love and Miss You So Much !!! Love Gina , Greg , Natalie and Joey

anthony ciaravino

October 1, 2008

Dear Mom I hope you don't mind ,but from time to time I will write in your book to let you know what's going on in our lives. First off let me say you should be very proud of your Daughter she was there for all the way til the end,doing her best to comfort you.She was not alone her husband was by her side for support Ray is a good guy Mom I'm sure you know that now. Packy has done a wonderful job following your wishes.He too did not stand alone he had Maryann at his side giving him the moral support he needed You picked the right Son to take care of us all. We are all better for having you for our Mother.You would be proud of Katie she has adopted me as her Son,and she prays for me like you did. I hope you were able to see how many people were there to pay their respect's it was heart warming to learn how many people loved you .Please rest now Mom you did your job.
Much Love
Anthony

anthony ciaravino

September 9, 2008

Dear Mom i hope by now you are with your family in heaven I know that's what you wanted for a long time. I want to thank you for all you have given me in my life. A wonderful
sister two great brothers many nephews,and neices and grand nephews and neices and ofcourse my
children and grandchildren. Without you none of it would be posiable.I will
miss you more than you could ever know,and if I'm anything it's because
of you. Rest good now Mom you have earned it.
Much love
Anthony
p.s. The fact that I was your favorite will be our secret.

Anita Williams

September 5, 2008

Gappy, Anthony, Packy and Babe.
my memories of Auntie Mary are very vivid, as a child coming to your house the smells of cooking always in the air. The caring love of a selfless woman, you called her MOM, I called her a role model. She always made us feel good about ourselves.
I am glad she had alot of happy years, what a wonderful lady. Now she is happy once more without pain and suffering. You should all be proud of your relationships with her, you all made her proud.
With lots of love & Prayers
your cousin
Anita Williams (Abraham)

gaspare gappy ciaravino

September 5, 2008

mom as your oldest son i want to thank you for being the wonderful mother that you were.i was with you for over sixthy five years you made me feel so special that i will never forget all the good times that we shared. when god gave out mothers he gave me the most loving and caring mother that ever lived, you shaped my life and you also took special care of my family. this time is the most difficult time in my life and you prepared all of us for the future without you here with us. i hope that you are at peace with your family in heaven.mom tell all of them about that wonderful family that will be thinking about you for the rest of our lives.mom in closing i will always love you and never forget what a mom you were to your no. one son gappy c.

Gina Arredia

September 5, 2008

Dearest Grandma and Great-Grandma: Now that everyting is over and reality is beginning to set in, I don't even know where to begin. I feel such pain in my heart. I think of you everyday.It is a pain that just won't go away. You have touched our lives in a way that we will never forget !!! Thank You So Much for all the wonderful memories you gave us. I know you are so happy and in a better place. I want you to know We All Love You and Miss You !!! Love, Gina , Greg , Natalie and Joey

Tammie LaRocco-Eldridge

September 4, 2008

Dear Gappy, Anthony, Babydoll and Packy,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I had so much admiration for Aunt Mary. She had such a soft demeanor with an underlying zest of fiesty. I remember the incredible meals at her home, her warmth, her teasing my dad resulting in a lot of laughs, and how beautiful she was - inside and out. I will miss her.
With love,
Tammie
PS. Packy, if you still do karaoke, Nashville is a great place. Would love for you and Mary Ann to visit.

Paula & Glen O'Brien

September 3, 2008

Dearest Tony, Gloria & Family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your Mother. You and your entire family are in our prayers and thoughts as you go through this very difficult time. She saw the "light" and is where she wanted to be.

angelo casa

September 2, 2008

packy and family very sorry to hear about your mom packy you be strong

your freind angelo casa

angelo casa

September 2, 2008

packy and family very sorry to hear about your mom packy be strong one day you wil se her again

you freind angelo casa

Mary Gilligan

September 2, 2008

Gappy & Family,

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

Vikki LaRocco-Giacalone

September 2, 2008

Dear Gappy, Anthony, Babydoll and Packy, Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. She has always had a special place in my heart; a phenomenal lady. She will be missed. Would love to hear from you. With love, Vikki & family (Heidi, Tammie and Aaron plus spouses)

Morgan and Brenda Green

September 2, 2008

Dear Ray, Marie and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We offer traveling mercies to you.

Your Friends in The Villages FL
"The Water Volleyball Team"

Matthew Ruyechan

September 1, 2008

Packy and family

Accept my sympathies at the passing of your Mom. You are in my prayers.

Fr. Matt

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