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Philomena Donatelle Obituary

Donatelle, Philomena "Dolly" (nee D'Andria) Beloved wife of the late Leo; loving mother of David (Nick Mazza), and Cynthia (David) Lucarelli; proud Gramma of Isabella Lucarelli; fond sister of Louis and the late Adeline Chapes; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend to the entire "Patch" and beyond. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to The Alzheimer's Association (Alz.org). Visitation Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the ORIGINAL RAGO BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 624 N. Western Ave. (at Erie St.). Family and friends will gather Saturday at 8:30 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. mass at Holy Rosary Church. Interment Queen of Heaven. For info 773-276-7800 or www.ragobrothersfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 2, 2017.

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March 5, 2017

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:7

March 4, 2017

Dear Donatelle Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Dolly was a wonderful and loving woman. We will always remember her loving kindness.
Fred and Cheryl Melko

Jessiemae Jackson

March 2, 2017

Dear Donatelle family i am sorry to hear of your lost. my the God of all comfort, comfort you in all your trials

Elzan Ohlwein

March 2, 2017

Cynthia, David, and David,
You will always have a Guardian Angel
by your side. Miss Dolly loved her Chicago house, her friends, and her church.
Miss Dolly will be missed. Always remember happy times. God Bless.

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Memorial Events
for Philomena Donatelle

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Visitation

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

ORIGINAL RAGO BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME

624 N. Western Ave. (at Erie St.), Chicago, IL

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4

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Holy Rosary Church

IL

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Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Holy Rosary Church

IL

Funeral services provided by:

The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home - Near Loop Location

624 N Western Ave (at Erie St.), Chicago, IL 60612

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