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Paula Settefrati Obituary

Settefrati, Paula G. Age 67, passed away suddenly at her home on January 10, 2020. Paula was the dearest daughter of the late Onelia and Giuseppe Settefrati; loving sister of Marcella Settefrati and Maria (James Conner) Gagliano; beloved aunt of Jeffrey (Heather) Gagliano and Tina (Craig) Gagliano-Mandell; great aunt of Alexander, Caleb, Aurora and Grayson. Paula worked as a school teacher at St. Francis Borgia Catholic School in Chicago. Visitation will be Friday, January 17, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, at the funeral home, and will then proceed to St. Francis Borgia Church in Chicago for a Mass at 10:00 a.m. The entombment will follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum in River Grove. For more information, www.cumberlandchapels.com or call (708)456-8300.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 15, 2020.

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Will Hoffman

January 9, 2023

Great teacher who greatly cared about her students.

Susan Pecaro

January 9, 2022

Maria, Thinking of you on this sad anniversary. if you would like to reconnect, my email is [email protected]. Warmly, Susan Slocum Pecaro

William Hoffman

January 9, 2021

Once again, a great teacher who was always concerned about what was best for her students.

Susan Pecaro

October 28, 2020

Maria, I was stunned and so saddened to hear of the loss of your sister. I think of you and your family often. Susan Slocum Pecaro

January 16, 2020

Great teacher who was always concerned what was best for her students and was always willing to help her fellow teachers.
Will Hoffman

Aurelia Spicuzza

January 16, 2020

My most sincerest condolences to Paula's family. I taught with her at St. William's School in the early 80's. She was a warm and caring teacher who went above and beyond for her students. I am proud to have worked with her.

Cathi DiFranco

January 16, 2020

Our deepest condolences go out to the Settefrati family. Ms. Settefrati's kindness, compassion, smile and dedication will be missed by all. She was a true advocate for the kids and made lasting impressions on all her students and parents. She was priceless and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
The DiFranco Family

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

January 15, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

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Funeral service

9:00 a.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis Borgia Church

Chicago, IL

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