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Melvin Siska Obituary

Siska, Melvin James age 72, of Westchester, IL died October 21, 2010. Husband of Carolyn Siska (nee Nepil), father of Bonnie (Rick) Ranieri and Robert Siska, grandfather of Jake, Jenna and Matthew Ranieri and Jacob and Kayla Siska, father-in-law of Heather Siska, brother-in-law of John (Barbara) Nepil, uncle of Julia (Bryan) Mikulich, Jonathan Nepil, Erin Rodgers, John and Mark Siska, Memorial visitation Sunday, October 24 from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3:30 p.m. at Svec & Sons Funeral Home, 6227 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gateway for Cancer Research, 1336 Basswood Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173 or Demand Cures Today.org appreciated. 708-484-2050 or 773-242-2027.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2010.

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Mike Klein

October 26, 2010

Carolyn & Family

I had the pleasure to work with and occasionally travel with Mel over the past 10 years . He was truly a unique man and always a joy to be around.He will be sadly missed.
Mike Klein,Fabricated Filters

October 26, 2010

To the Siska family - I worked with Mel for the last two years - He was always cheerful and optomistic during his battle. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Miles Seter
Punta Gorda, Florida

October 26, 2010

Dear Carolyn and Family,

We just learned of Mel's passing today. Chuck worked with him for many years at IF&P and thought very highly of him. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your loss.

June and Chuck Novotny

Jeff & Rolle Burgeson

October 26, 2010

Dear Carolyn and Family -

I was so sad to hear about Mel's passing. I worked with Mel at IF&P for many years.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Marianne Ieuter

October 25, 2010

Dear Carolyn and Family -

I was so sad to hear about Mel's passing. I worked with Mel at IF&P for 5 years up until this passed April.

Mel was an incredible man with an incredible outlook on life. I remember a conversation we had when he was faced with his treatment options. He said "Marianne, hell yes I am going to fight it, I am not ready to leave my wife and family" I am humbled by his bravery and strength in fighting his illness. He battled it like a champ.
He was so incredibly proud of his grandchildren and loved to share stories of their accomplishments. They had a great role model. He was a great man.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marianne Ieuter

Brenda Pourciau

October 25, 2010

I have dealt with Mel in business for over 30 years, first while working for R.H. Creager, Inc. and now with National Filter Media. Mel always made me laugh and made you feel happy just when he walked in the room with his boisterous personality. He will be missed.

God Bless,
Brenda Pourciau

Elizabeth Caputo

October 24, 2010

Carolyn & family,

Frankie and I will miss Mel very much. You are in my prayers.

Lorraine Caputo

October 24, 2010

Dear Carolyn and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Lorraine Caputo and Betty Richards

October 24, 2010

Dear Caorlyn and family,

Please accept our sympathy at this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you .

Joe and Palma Nosek

William Dildine

October 23, 2010

23 October 2010 Carolyn, Bonnie and Family, Take comfort in knowing that you and your family have GARDIAN ANGEL to watch over you-------The Dildine Family----Westchester---

Fran & Leonard Korzen

October 23, 2010

Carolyn , Bonnie & Families,
We send our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss and hope that time will help heal your hearts.
The Korzen Famliy

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