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Norma Massaro Obituary

Massaro, Norma J. (nee Hersheway) Loving mother of Lawrence (Ann) Ventresca, and Louis S. Argo; Beloved daughter of the late Louis and Jean (Manfre) Hersheway; Fond grandmother of Alec Ventresca; Dear sister of the late Charles E. Hersheway; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, 10am until 11am at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) Chapel Service 11am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Please omit flowers (312)225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 11, 2013.

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Larry

January 6, 2023

I miss you mom

Crystal

January 5, 2023

I wish i got to meet you i wish i had an amazing mom just like you but i have annie thank god

Larry Ventresca

April 18, 2019

Happy Birthday Mom
Say Hi to everyone
You guys all left me here
Your son
Larry

lou yandek

April 30, 2018

Mom I know if you were here how dumb you would think this is...like Rocky sitting by the grave of Adrian... But this might help so here it is. I miss you more than anything in this world and it just is so horrible that people must die.I think about you everyday and to this day I have not been able to move on with my life at all. My depression is overwhelming and I am very blue. I think of your words everyday on how depression is selfish. You are so right, how can you be depressed when there are so many worse off, that in essense indicates how depression can be self centered. I love you mom and I wish you were still here. Love Lou.

There goes another bus eee doe. Love ya ma.

Lou

August 18, 2017

Larry Ventresca

January 7, 2017

4 years you're missed, loved, and in our thoughts everyday
Your son
Larry

Lou Y

November 9, 2016

Thought I would stop by here for all that it is worth. My real contact with you is spiritual anyways. I remember watching the newest Rocky with you and you told me how stupid it was for a person to sit by a grave and talk to a skeleton. Like God I can talk to you anywhere. Nonetheless I miss you tremendously. I lost my best friend and I have ansolutely no one to talk to. Love Lou. If I had a choice between one million dollars or a day with you, I would choose the latter.

L Y

December 31, 2015

Hello. In dire striats. Lowest i have ever been. 85 percent my own doing. Look out for me.

June 26, 2015

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June 26, 2015

son

June 23, 2015

Mom going through an exceedingly hard time, the 2nd worse trial of my life, please look out for me, I was taught to pray, to have faith, it is hard to have faith when nothing gets answered, it is/was your monumental faith that keeps me going and I wish I had 10 percent of your strength, I am a prisoner in my own body, going at it again and I need you to unlock something for me up there, let them know I am here and struggling.I can't give up, but like those that suffer from chronic depression and dependence I see nothing, please channel some prayers for me up there Mom, I need them more than ever, Love always.

lawrence ventresca

April 19, 2015

Hope you had a wonderful Birthday
Larry

Larry Ventresca

April 18, 2015

Happy Birthday Mom
you're missed and thought about everyday. Laughter and Tears are always present.
Keep watching out for us and may your birthday in heaven be spectacular
Larry

larry ventresca

January 5, 2015

It's the anniversary of your union with Jesus
I miss you everyday
Larry

Larry

August 10, 2014

Miss you mom !!

Larry Ventresca

January 5, 2014

As I approach the one year anniversary of your union with Jesus. I struggle everyday mom.
Please watch over me .
I love you
Larry

Lou

January 1, 2014

Mom I know that 2014 will be better than the last, 2013 was the worse year of my life and Mom I need your help with God fast, please look out for me and I think i will be joining you soon, My entire world is upside down and I need a miracle mom, a total miracle, please God help me. I love you Mom, I am so sorry, so sorry.

Larry Ventresca

September 2, 2013

Thanks for always looking out for us you're missed so much
Larry

lou

July 27, 2013

Boy I sure miss home MOM, boy do I love oyu and miss you. I am a mess. a mess.

Larry

April 18, 2013

Happy Birthday Mom
I Love you and miss you
Im treating for yubra

April 17, 2013

Happy Birthday Eve Mom,
I will treat for lunch tomorrow.
Larry

buddy Olesen

February 17, 2013

She was my Cousin. She treated me like I was a Son. When I was a teenager some of the best and most memorable time were spent with her. Norma was one of the kindest, most loving, special people I have ever known.
Rest in Peace my Dear Loving First Cousin. Please tell all of our precious family I love and miss them?
Buddy

Ma's Grandson Alec

February 3, 2013

Michael Mentus

February 3, 2013

My Prayers and thoughts are with Norma and her family.

Mary Jo McMann

February 2, 2013

BE STRONG for your mom .. she loved you so much and wants good for you. my daughters Ann,Amy, and Molly and my sons KC, Mike, Pat , and Shane want me to tell you they are so sorry , she was a wonderful lady and mom. Please be proud of yourself for the good you did for her, she knew you would be left behind, be calm and pray as she would have. She can help you , let her.She will love you more.

"When The Man Comes Around." J Cash. Trying to keep your memory alive, no image is more important for your legacy.

February 2, 2013

February 2, 2013

Mary Jo McMann

February 1, 2013

i remember working so hard together and loving each other, praying together , your wonderful prayers, our party at the middle eastern restaurant in hyde park, just making things happen , how much you loved your sons, unbelievably fortunate to have met you.. i love you norma.. i always miss you.

February 1, 2013

February 1, 2013

Lou

February 1, 2013

Ma's Parents. My beloved Gram and Gramps

February 1, 2013

February 1, 2013

Lou

January 31, 2013

Mom please tell me, your time here with me, I MADE it worth you living. I know at times I was miserable, but I was here 24/7 365X7. Too proud to ask for help, I WAS A FOOL! We never let the sun set on anger and we always prayed for a better day. Mom, I did my best, and I lived up to what I said I was going to do, never put you in a nursing home. Mom, I need to erradicate this guilt that I wasn't strong enough to keep you here longer. I love you Mom. Mom, I don't know if I can make it. Help. PLease God help me in Jesus name. I am so afraid.

Ma

Norma Jean

January 31, 2013

Lou

January 31, 2013

Mom, one of the worse days yet. I don't want to pollute a memorial to my greiving, but my God, God help me, Jesus help me, you help me. I am destroyed. ANd I know in your heart you want me to go on. This house is like a tomb, I ma mentally dead.

Larry

January 29, 2013

Mom I miss you so much. You gave me life and raised two boys with love and taught us values. My life has been and always will be trying to make you proud. Im a broken man without your presence. I love you Mom. xoxo
Larry

My Mom loved this show

January 29, 2013

Golden Hair

January 29, 2013

Your death has devasted to me beyond anything I ever experienced. I always said I was made of steel, I am now a pile of rubble, but not for long. With God,and your eternal soul Help me to get through this mom.

Lou Argo

January 29, 2013

Mom, I Love you, you are the greatest woman ever and now the ultimate power in my life and my universe, Out of the flesh you are now an angel in heaven .I KNOW today you are here, thank you for dropping by today. Love always your beloeved son Lou.

Louis Argo

January 28, 2013

I love you Mom, your death has deavasted me, but you are free and you are with God. I can't wait to reunite with you.

Terri Schwager

January 25, 2013

To the most beautiful woman. You kept me bound to my faith. I will miss praying with you. I miss you Momasita.Love you forever and always.

Larry Ventresca

January 18, 2013

Your deeply missed mom !!
Larry & Lou

Larry Ventresca

January 15, 2013

I Love You Mom, you will be greatly missed. Heaven has another angel

January 11, 2013

Dear Sister-in-law, to your sons and family my deepest sympathy. May you Soul rest in peace with the Lord.
Shirley Kopanski

martin & carol [email protected]

January 11, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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