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Michael DeBartolo Obituary

DeBartolo, Michael C. Age 88, of Thornton, IL, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012. Loving husband of Patricia DeBartolo nee LeDonne. Devoted father of Michael (Janet) DeBartolo, Thomas O'Connor and Michelle (Michael) Brunetti. Proud grandfather of Jill, Amy, Erin, Lauren, Michael, Ryan and Nicholas; Great-grandfather of Caleb, Carter and Olivia. Dear brother of the late Joseph (late Jacquelyn) DeBartolo and the late Edward (late Margie) DeBartolo. Visitation Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. directly at Holy Ghost Church (700 E. 170th St. South Holland, IL 60473) with Rev. Anthony Talarico officiating. Interment St. Mary Cemetery Evergreen Park, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Ingalls Inpatient Hospice (One Ingalls Dr. Harvey, IL 60426) appreciated. Arrangements Entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home South Holland, IL. For further information please contact 708-333-7000 or visit www.smitsfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 3, 2012.

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Don D'Ambrosio

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A nice personal friend of mine and my family and friends. I'll say my rosary for him. Love and prays Don D 'Ambrosio

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