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Nina Bassiouni Obituary

Bassiouni, Nina I. (nee Delmissier), lifetime Chicago resident, beloved wife of Cherif Bassiouni, loving mother of Gina Capitanini, Frank (Trish) Capitanini, Lisa (Attila) Bogdan and Alfredo (Pam) Capitanini, dear grandmother of Giovanna, Jonathon, Ryann, Caitlin, Gianna, Gianfranco, Nico, Antonio and A.J., dear sister of Elda (Les) Garland and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Monday, 4 to 9 p.m., at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at Assumption Catholic Church, 323 W. Illinois, Chicago (Meet at Church). Interment private. Memorials to Lymphoma Association, 651 W. Washington Ave., Chicago, IL 60661 appreciated. Funeral Inquiries: 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 7 to May 8, 2006.

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Mario e Maura Ceschia

October 21, 2006

Carissimo Cherif, solo oggi, 20 ottobre, apprendiamo con estrema tristezza la scomparsa di Nina. Siamo vicini a te e alla tua famiglia e partecipiamo al vostro grande dolore. Da oggi avrete un Angelo in piu' che vi proteggera'.

Diane Siegman

May 23, 2006

Dear Frank,Trish and Family,

Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your mother. Although I did not know her, reading what others wrote allows me to share some of the wonderful charms she had. You know if we had not been delaing with our own loss, we would have been with you. Diane, Jeff, Barbara and Wendy

Bob and Debby Ross

May 16, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Merrill & Barbara Huffman

May 12, 2006

Dear Frank and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jorge (George) Cortez & Family

May 11, 2006

Dear Cherif, Gina, Frank, Alfredo, Lisa and family.



Sorrow fills our hearts upon hearing that Nina passed away on Thursday, May 4th, 1996. Optimism, an endearing smile and tenacity in the face of adversity are characteristics of her that we remember quite vividly.



When in sorrow or sadness let us find strenght and fortitude by revisiting and picking out from the myriad of fond memories we have of her in our hearts.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time of sadness and sorrow.

Arnold Levy

May 10, 2006

Dear Cherif:

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Zafar and Sameena Malik

May 8, 2006

Dear Professor Cherif Bassiouni -



We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept our sincere condolences. We share in your grief and pray that you find the strength to bear this great loss.

angie thomas

May 8, 2006

Dear Cherif & Family,

My throughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.May your memories bring you Comfort.Nina was a Compassionate person, I will always remember her.Praying that you will find comfort in knowing that Nina is at Peace

Suzanne Peterson

May 8, 2006

To all of Nina's family, My sincere sympathy to you. I knew Nina at Austin High School through the Girls Glee and through the YMCA Alpha Tri-Hi-Y Club. She had the most beautiful smile and gift of music. She was a joy to know.

Philip Carter

May 8, 2006

Cherif, please accept my sympathy, my thoughts are prayers are with you

Pia Maria Gargiulo

May 8, 2006

Fond Memories with my Godmother Nina,

My first tea party, sunbathing with Gloria and Florence, and sharing the joy of family. Thank you. My sincere sympathies to the families.

Kind regards,

Pia Maria Gargiulo-O'Bryan

Earl and Anna Holtzman

May 8, 2006

We want to express our condolences to you and your family.

Emee Myers

May 7, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Vicky Ricardo

May 7, 2006

Dear Cherif & Family,

Thinking of you and praying that God will send you peace in this difficult time. May it comfort you to know that Nina is now at peace. She was a beautiful person and I will miss her dearly. Love one of her Angels from the B.C.

Rita Fortunato Gonzalez

May 7, 2006

Cherif, Gina, Frank, Lisa and Alfredo, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. I will hold in memory so many summers in Saugatuck with all the cousins. Much Love,

Bianca Campagnolo

May 7, 2006

Dear Gina, Frank Jr., Lisa and Alfredo,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all your good memories bring you comfort at this very sad moment.

Bianca and Rudy Campagnolo

Sondra Varco

May 7, 2006

Dearest Nina,

When I hear laughter, when I hear music, when I see children giggle,or fireworks lighting the sky; when I see beauty and unimaginable courage, I will smile and remember you with love and admiration, remember that once we were young and cherish even more all the joyous years we shared. I will miss you and someday we will laugh again.

My love and sympathy to Cherif, Gina, Frank Jr., Lisa, Alfredo, Elda,Les, Frank Sr. and all the grand children. Aunt Sondra

Georgie Anne Geyer

May 7, 2006

Dearest Cherif and the children: She was the loveliest creature, like a flower whose beauty inspired us all. That you found such happiness in your life is indeed a rare and precious event. I am so saddened by the suffering she had to endure these last years, but she was filled with love for all of you until the end. I deeply regret I cannot be there, but I shall certainly be there in soul and in spirit. With love to you all, Gee Gee

Joe Deininger

May 7, 2006

Dear Gina, Al, Lisa, Frank Jr.



May the peace which comes from memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

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