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Mary Messina Obituary

Messina, Mary Ann R. (formerly Tonelli), nee Grasso, age 66, of Elmwood Park, beloved wife of Carl Messina, former wife of Mario Tonelli, loving mother of Anthony M. Tonelli, Theresa Romano, Gina (Donald) Malcolm, devoted grandmother of Dominique, Gianna, Melissa, Katrina, Mackenzie, dear sister of Margaret (James) Mitchell, fond aunt of James (Gina) Mitchell, Lawrence (Amy) Mitchell, survived by aunt Dolores (Richard) Lyons. Resting at Lewis Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (at the Circle), Elmwood Park, Sunday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday December 1st at 10:30 a.m. to St. Celestine Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. Info., 708-453-1234 or 773-625-5055.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2003.

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linda tonelli

December 1, 2003

now i lay me down to sleep with wonderful memories of you in my head, rain or shine i know you will be watching over me, i love you very much you will forever be with me.love your niece linda.

Lena Cacioppo

November 30, 2003

Dear Theresa,

My deepest symathy. I will miss your Mom at the beauty shop. She

was a very loving and friendly lady. Lena Cacioppo

The Staff of Lewis Funeral Home

November 30, 2003

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