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Rachel Trekas Obituary

Trekas, Rachel A. (nee Galluzzi), beloved wife of the late Louis, dear daughter of the late Rocco and Ann, loving mother of Anthony (Mary Ann), Rose Marie (Peter) Rini, Rocky (Diane) and Penny (the late LeRoy) Pretzie, grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 20, fond sister of Jenny Esposito, De De Raymond, and the late Louis and Joseph Galluzzi, and the late Carmella Digioia, aunt and great aunt to many. Funeral Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Ralph Massey Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to St. Giles Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 19, 2006.

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