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Peter Vaccarezza Obituary

Vaccarezza, Peter E. loving husband of Gladys, dear father of Peter A. (Mary) and Adrienne (Roberto) Isla, beloved Nono of Daniela and Victoria, brother of Angel "Tito" and Teresita Vaccarezza, brother-in-law of Hilda (Florencio) Aguero and Isabel Vega, uncle of Luis, Maria Haydee, Cintia, Maria Evelina (Diego), Javier and Marinita. Funeral Saturday, April 10, 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to St. Hilary Church for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604 or American Veterans National Service Foundation, 4647 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, MD 20706 would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or visit Peter's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 8, 2010.

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The Anderson Family

April 13, 2010

Mrs. Vaccarezza,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. As you grieve know that we are thinking of you and honoring the memory of your husband.

Jaime Rojkind

April 13, 2010

We heard yesterday about the passing of your dear Pedro. We are profoundly saddened by your loss. Nuestro mas sincero pesame, los acompaniamos en los sentimientos. Jaime & Ana Rojkind

Cas and Edwina Mroz

April 11, 2010

Dear Vaccarezza Family,

We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss. We knew and were dear friends with "Pete" about 30 years ago when we were active in Civil Air Patrol. He was a wonderful fellow to talk to - easygoing and fun-loving. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patty Lopez Hernandez

April 9, 2010

Dear Vaccarezza Family,

"I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Mr. Vaccarezza was a man who was "larger than life" and who did so much for his family"

Steven Demet

April 9, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the wonderful family of our friend Mr. Vaccarezza. "Zoe Se Sas"

April 9, 2010

Dear Vaccarezza family, from the bottom of our heavy hearts, please accept our sincered condolences. When Camille told me what happen on the way home from school, my heart just sank. Camiile wanted to make sure I passed some wishes along to you. I will miss seeing you that Lou Manatti's tonight.

David and Camille Kulanda (Camile attends Blaine School)

Richard Crane

April 9, 2010

Mrs. Vaccarezza,

My family's thoughts are with you in this difficult time. We hope hope you take comfort in the love of the Blaine community which you have done so much to grow and support over the years.

ana leticia godoy visedo

April 9, 2010

familia vacarezza, desde palma de mallorca, españa, sentismo en gran manera vuestra pérdida, estaremos en constante oración, todos nosotros, vuestra tia margarita, sus hijos, hector, dora y ana, y sus respectivos hijos. un fuerte abrazo y fuerzas.

Santiago Vaccarezza

April 8, 2010

Desde Argentina tu hermano Tito y Marinita (sobrina y flia) lamentan tu perdida y te llevaran siempre en el corazon... Un fuerte abrazo y fuerzas!! para todos uds alla en Chicago.-

Santiago Vaccarezza

April 8, 2010

Desde Argentina tu hermano Tito y Marinita (sobrina y flia) lamentan tu perdida y te llevaran siempre en el corazon... Un fuerte abrazo y fuerzas!! para todos uds alla en Chicago.-

Patricia Margni

April 8, 2010

Querida Familia Vaccarezza: Lamento profundamente la perdida de vuestro querido padre. Desde ya mis mas sincero sentido pesame.

Dear Vaccarezza Family: I am deeply moved by your loss of your dear father. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Patricia Margni- California

April 8, 2010

Dear Ms. Vaccarezza,

The entire staff at the Instituto Cervantes would like to send you our deepest condolences on your husband's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

All the Instituto Cervantes staff

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