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Paul DeSanto Obituary

DeSanto, Paul T. age 52, of Glenwood, beloved husband of Georgette (nee Usher), loving father of Bryan and Michael Usher, Gina, Jaimie and Christopher DeSanto, Joyce Zavala and Stacy Kutulas, dear son of Anna and the late Thomas, brother of Sue (late David) Berti and Karen (Michael) Cynova, fond uncle of many nieces. Visitation Monday, January 8th, 2 to 9 p.m., at Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Hwy., in Homewood. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., Prayers, at the Funeral Home to St. Joseph Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further info call: 708-798-0331

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 7, 2007.

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Shannon (and Tony) Gonzalez

January 3, 2008

We can't believe it's been almost a year! I just hope I'm still doing your section proud man...I always feel like I have your strength behind me when I'm dealing with the nuts @ SF! The North End Zone isn't the same without you! Rest in Peace

The DePyper Family

January 26, 2007

Our Family is very saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Paul was a great, kind and very friendly bus driver. Our 21 year old Son Dave & 15 year old Daughter Dezi always had funny stories to tell about thier silly bus driver. Unfortunately, our 4 year old Demi will not be able to experience the joy of being on Paul's bus. Our Prayer's go out to the Family... You will be greatly missed.

Shannon Gonzalez

January 25, 2007

Thanks to Paul pulling some strings up above...Da Bears are GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!! WOOHOO!!! You're all still in our hearts & prayers...keep your eyes on the game in Miami...I'm sure he hasn't finished pulling all the strings yet! (he, he, he)
God Bless

Erin Wilder

January 24, 2007

Paul was always a Great guy to me and always said Hello and Goodbye to me every day as he picked me up and dropped me off at school during my days at Arbor Park I was a passenger on his bus his smile and his kind words will be Greatly missed and it saddened me to hear of pauls passing and he will be Greatly Missed by all students at district 145 both Paul and Family are in my prayers my heartfelt condolences in this time of sorrow

John Ciaccia

January 9, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Julian Macklin

January 9, 2007

Paul you will be missed. To your family from ours, we are deeply sorry for your lost. He was a good man.

Joseph Mazurkiewicz

January 9, 2007

Paul, You were like a cousin to me and we grew up together. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time. Your suffering is over, be at peace for now and forever.

Tim Jusack

January 9, 2007

Paul always put a smile on his co-workers faces. He was loyal to his friends and would do whatever he could to help them,if they needed him. Paul will be missed greately. I'me sure his spirit will be at every venue thoughout the city.

The Faber Family

January 9, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family at this time.

Judy Ciufia

January 8, 2007

Paul was all of my kid's favorite bus driver. He kept the kids in line, but always looked out for them. He eased all of my bus riding fears when my kids started kindergarten. He will be truly missed by the students in District 145.

BARB WETZEL

January 8, 2007

THE WETZELS FROM OAK FOREST WILL GREATLY MISS PAUL. HE HAD DRIVEN ALL MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY. HE WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS AND SO IS HIS FAMILY.

Pam Mercer

January 8, 2007

Soldier Field will not be the same without Paul. His jokes, his smile, his love for life will be greatly missed.

Nancy Swimm

January 7, 2007

I have worked with Paul on many occasions going all the way back to Star...He always had a smile and good words. I too was a young widow. If you need to talk, feel free to email me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anthony & Shannon Gonzalez & Family

January 7, 2007

Our thoughts & prayers are with you! Paul was a great guy & he touched more people than you can even imagine. He will be missed in the North End Zone! God Bless!

Barry Waldren

January 7, 2007

Our deepest sympathies and prayers in your time of sorrow. Barry,Debbie, Samantha, and Jessica Waldren

The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home

January 7, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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