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Nick Gonnella Obituary
Gonnella, Nick "Red" age 82, U.S. Army Veteran WWII, late of Orland Park formerly of Dolton and Grand Crossing. Beloved husband of the late Josephine nee Rzeszut; devoted father of Gail (Roger) Mrazek, Robert (Victoria), Thomas (Cathy), Richard (Fuji), Janice (Glen) Coker and Linda Gonnella; loving grandfather of David, Kerry, Matthew,Gina, Michael, Cameryn, Joseph and Robert; dear brother of Margaret Orlando and the late Henry "Rego" Gonnella; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #73. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd., (9600 W/Rte. 45) Orland Park to St. Julie Billiart Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 708-460-2300. 
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Linda Gonnella
July 14, 2008
Dear Friends and Family,
This is Linda Gonnella, Nick's youngest daughter, thank you for your kind words and condolences during this difficult time. We reflect on Nick's life with fondness and gratitude as we honor him today and always. Thank you.
John Dramisino
July 13, 2008
Gonnella Family:
Please accept my family's sincere condolences during this difficult time. May Nick rest in peace.
Art and Beverly Herron
July 13, 2008
Bob - we send you our deepest sympathy and our love - may his beautiful soul rest in peace.
Art and Beverly Herron
SHELDON & BARBARA LOPATE
July 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Josephine Mortell
July 13, 2008
Nick was a good friend of my late husband
Jerry. They go back 35 years. We always
enjoyed his company when he visited us
in North Riverside Il. And when we moved to
Artizona. He was always a perfect gentleman. We always looked forward to
his visits. My condolences to the
Gonnella family.
william Swart
July 13, 2008
Sharing in your sorrow. Nick will be personally missed. May God be with us. Love, William F. Swart
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
July 13, 2008
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