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Philip Melone Obituary

Melone, Philip A. age 84, of Skokie. Veteran, WWII, US Navy. Fifty year-Life Member of Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union, Local 130. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Tummitt); loving father of Maryann (Paul) Leisner, Leda (Joseph) Maggio and Elizabeth (Neil) DiSpirito; dearest "Bipps" of Kathryn Leisner, Elizabeth (Daniel) Briggs, Margaret Leisner, Genevieve, Zachary and Andrew DiSpirito; fond brother of Anthony (Antoinette), Rudolph, Marie (Roger) Anderson, Carrie Bobera, the late Danoto (Joan Walsh), Giaconda (Andrew) Principe, Mary Ann, Antoinette and Camille Melone; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home for Mass, 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Skokie. Interment St. Peter Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Cara Program (thecaraprogram.org), c/o Development Office, 237 S. Desplaines Ave., Chicago, IL 60661 or to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (nmcrs.org), 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203. Funeral info.: 847-673-6111 or www.habenfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 2, 2011.

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RON & KATHY JAKUBOWSKI

January 6, 2011

AUNT MARY,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY.

Ron & Kathy Jakubowski ( sister of MaryJane Melone )

Pat Truesdell

January 4, 2011

I only knew of Mr. Melone through stories from his daughter Leda with whom I work. I am very sorry for your lose and know that he will be missed.

Joseph and Rita Borghese

January 4, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of Phil's death. Our sympathy to you and your family. Memories come back to the times we spent together and how much we enjoyed them. He will be remembered. Love, Joe & Rita

Lorraine Regula

January 3, 2011

I will always remember Phil as a gentle and kind man who's whole life was his family. He was always happy to see Frank and me. I share in your sorrow. He will be missed. Love Lorraine

Margaret Lloyd

January 3, 2011

Dear Mrs. Malone, Maryann, Paul & Family,
Our hearts are very saddened by the news of the death of Mr. Malone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed. He has left a wonderful family to carry on. Our deepest sympathy is with your family.
Love,
The Lloyds
Ken,Peg,Katie and John

January 3, 2011

To Mrs. Melone, Maryann, Paul and Family,
Our hearts are so very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Melone. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He was a very dear man with a wonderful family left behind to carry on. The world was truly a better place because of him.
Our love and deepest sympathy,
The Lloyd Family
Ken, Peg, Katie and John

Chris Tavolacci

January 3, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the Melone family.

January 3, 2011

Mary WE have no words that can express how we feel. Even thought we have only known you both since are move to Florida we have come to love you both. A piece of our heart has gone with Phil but there will always be a spot in our hearts for that sweet, gentle and compassionate man. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love Joe and Sharon

January 2, 2011

To all of the Melone Family
Van & I are so sorrry to hear about your Husband/Dad. Oh I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Melone. How about him coming in the front door of your house telling us "girls" the entire football team was outside in Lorel Park for practice. So many times he would bring a smile to my face. The world has lost a Special Person

Kim & Van Hemphill

January 2, 2011

To all of the Melone Family
Van & I are so sorrry to hear about your Husband/Dad. Oh I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Melone. How about him coming in the front door of your house telling us "girls" the entire football team was outside in Lorel Park for practice. The world has lost a Special Person,wish I could be there in person to give you all a big HUG.Love & prayers, Kim & Van

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