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Nicholas Crescenzo Obituary

Crescenzo, Jr., Nicholas, "PaPa Nicky", age 67 of Cresthill, IL. At rest suddenly, March 29, 2009 in Joliet, IL. Born in Chicago, lL, the son of the late Nicholas, Sr., and Helen Crescenzo, beloved husband of Sharon, loving father of Nicholas "Nicky Boy", Christopher (Terri), Steven (Cindy), Elizabeth Crescenzo, Rhonda (Gary) Zaffino, Anita (Dan) Veles, Deneen (AI) Hadac, cherished grandfather of Connor, Cassie, Zach, Molly, Angelina, Anthony, Antoinette, Jenna, Danny, Nicholas, Alyssa, dear brother of Judy (Leonard) Cappetto. Retired from the Chicago Police Departments detective division after 37 years of service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL. Visitation Tuesday, March 31 from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at: Overman-Jones Funeral Home, 15219 S. Joliet Road (corner of Rts. 30 & 59), Plainfield, IL 60544. Info: 815-436-9221 or www.overmanjones.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 30, 2009.

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PaPa with his Angel

April 9, 2009

G-ma and Papa with their grandkids.

April 9, 2009

PaPa always cold at Rhonda's

April 9, 2009

PaPa and G-ma with their Angel

April 9, 2009

Mike (Mo) & Kathy Larson

April 9, 2009

I was very sorry to hear of Nick's passing. He will be missed. I remember my mom telling us, call Nicky, he'll tell you what to do! And, he always did. May he rest in peace.

John and Suzie Sisson

April 1, 2009

Chris and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your entire family.
Listening to your comments about your father over the years, I know he was loved by all and will be fondly remembered.
Our prayers are with you.

Sonnefeldt Family

April 1, 2009

Steve, Cindy and all the Crescenzos,

We were so sorry to hear of your father's death. Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences.

Do not dwell on his death, yet recall and cherish his life, and perhaps in some small way your sadness will subside.

April 1, 2009

Dear Sharon & Family,
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing, he was a wonderful man and always had a smile and a joke for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Love
Patt & Bill Ludwig

April 1, 2009

Dear Crescenzo Family,

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Jenny, Brigid and Eddie LoConte

John & Noreen Olson

March 31, 2009

I worked with Nick for many years and thoroughly enjoyed his sense of humor. He was a fun person to be around.Our Condolence to Sharon and family

Pat & Nicole Gallen

March 31, 2009

Deneen, our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Judie Beshansky

March 31, 2009

Dear Chris and Family,
I was so sorry to hear the news of your father's passing. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Sinkevicz

March 31, 2009

Sharon, Rhonda, Anita, Deneen & the entire family: You're in my thoughts and prayers. May cherished memories sustain you.

Leo and Barb Gannon(Monaco)

March 31, 2009

Our Condolence to the Crescenzo Family. I was a neighbor on 71st of Nick and Judy. Our families shared many good times. And many visits to their house, Nick was always happy go lucky! He came from great parents. I can never forget them! Many memories, the block party, their front porch, grandma Crescenzos store, Nick and my brother Mike were friends too, so I saw him often. Those memories are cherished.

Nicole and Chris Boyle

March 31, 2009

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." -Author Unknown
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Terry and Marion McMahon

March 31, 2009

Chris, Terri and Families, Our schedules will not allow us to attend the services, but we wanted to express our heartfelt condolences to you at this challenging time. Dad's memory will be cherished by your family and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure of spending many hours in court with Dad, and his humor is surely missed. He always was a tribute to the CPD and a great role model for those behind him.

Dolores Domke

March 30, 2009

To Nicky, Christopher, Steve and Beth,

Mom called me this morning to let me know of Nick's death. My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dad.

Mike Callahan

March 30, 2009

Remember Nick, Judy and family from 71st Street. Sorry for your loss.

Maryjo Polk

March 30, 2009

Dear Rhonda and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Nick. Mike and I thought he was a great guy. We enjoyed his sense of humor and his ability to make you feel at home. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mike, Maryjo, Val, and Tim Polk

Maureen Moore

March 30, 2009

God Bless You in your time of sorrow. I am Frank Callahan's Granddaughter Maureen Dwyer Moore. I lived upstairs at 1713 W. 71st Street, 2 doors down from the C's. A great family- I can still remember Grandma C. always sitting on the front porch. Also a "St. Justin Kid".

Andrew Christophersen

March 30, 2009

To the Crescenzo Family:
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Nick. I worked with Nick at Old Area Three. He will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Andy & Roseann
Christophersen

Annie Jaros

March 30, 2009

Deneen and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Nick was always kind, gentle and had a great sense of humor. You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.

Gina Winkelman and Family

March 30, 2009

Sharon - I have such great memories of Nicky coming home from work, putting his gun on top of the frig, and getting into family mode. I remember all of us staying up late to play scrabble, Anita and I were only in high school, Deneen was young sining "Tomorrow" in her room, and Rhonda was out on a date. We will miss him so much, and my heart hurts for you. He loved you so much, you could see it in his eyes. God bless you and may you find comfort in the arms of your family and friends. Love you!

John Henry

March 30, 2009

When I walked into the Crescenzo household, I experiencied a loving family atmosphere that I had never known. Mr. Crescenzo was a role model that I still struggle to find in myself.

Mary Brown

March 30, 2009

To: The Crescenzo Family
Our thoughts and prayer are with you may god bless all of you.
From The CTA Security Services Department Phynillia, Mary ,Cornelius, Dirial,Sean,David and Freddie

kj and jenny bell

March 30, 2009

auntie sharon,
we are heartbroken at the loss of uncle nick. He was such a wonderful guy and we will miss him dearly. I am very fortunate to have known him. we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alina

March 30, 2009

Dear Sharon and all,

I am greatly saddened to be reviewing the obits and find Nick listed. The both of you are always remembered fondly and with a smile or two. I enjoyed knowing everyone through Sher's and beyond. My sincerest condolences to all.

Pat Callaghan

March 30, 2009

Crunzo - So sorry for your lose!!!

Pat & Lisa Callaghan

Paul Parizanski

March 30, 2009

Sharon, words can't express my feelings at our loss. Nick was one of a kind and we will miss him greatly. I'm so sorry is all that I can say. So long Nick, it was great to be your friend.

Pretty Aunt Patti and Uncle Johnnie-boy Mullen

March 30, 2009

Chris and family:

There is a quote, "People do not die for us immediately, but remain bathed in a sort of aura of life which bears no relation to true immortality but through which they continue to occupy our thoughts in the same way as when they were alive." If that is the case, our thoughts of your dad will forever be of laughter, fun, good food, good drink and friendship. Your dad had the most infectious smile and laugh of just about anyone. His grecarious personality made him larger than life and he will fondly be remembered and sorely missed by the 'other side' of the family.

John and I have all the Crescenzos and their extended family members in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Brennan

March 30, 2009

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

John Fatigato

March 30, 2009

While I never had the pleasure to meet Mr. Crescenzo, I have had the priveledge to work with his son Chris. Children are a reflection of their parents and Chris is one of the best people I have met over the years. My families prayers and thoughts are with the Crescenzo family. God bless you,

John Dore

March 30, 2009

I am very sorry to hear that Nick has left us. I was one of the group of St. Justin boys who were lucky enough to know Nick and his family. Nick had great charisma, and always had a smile on his face. I wish to express my condolences to his family.

Adam & Danielle Murrell

March 30, 2009

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

March 30, 2009

Please know that you all have our thoughts and prayers in this sad time. When we think of Nick though we can't help but smile and laugh as we remember times with him.

Pete and Anita Newman
(old Troy Street neighbors)

Bob and Jodi Falduto

March 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Nicky's smile and laugh was infectious. We will always remember the joy he brought to all of your lives and those he came into contact with.

Catherine Johnson

March 30, 2009

May the God of all comfort be with you at your time of sorrow. "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore the former things have passed away."

DAN ROLEWICZ

March 30, 2009

DEAR SHARON
PLEASE ACCEPT MY MOST SINCERE SYMPATHY ON
THE LOSS OF NICK. HE WAS THE BEST AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.

DAN ROLEWICZ

FRANK SMETANA

March 30, 2009

My sincere condolences to Nick's family.
I am one of the group of people that was raised at 71st Street along with the Crescenzo family.

ED & EILEEN CALLAGHAN

March 30, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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