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Ralph DeLuca Obituary

DeLuca Sr., Ralph cherished husband of Elaine (nee Knudson), devoted father of Ralph Jr. (Nannette) and Roxanna (Luke) Beausoleil, proud grandfather of Jennifer, Jessica, Stephanie, Michael and Nicholas, loving brother of Frank (Anna) and the late Alphonso DeLuca, dear uncle of many. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd. (between Rt. 83 & Summit), Oakbrook Terrace. Entombment Chapel Hill Gardens West Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info: 630-941-5860

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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Raymond Monaco

July 13, 2005

Dear Elaine & Family:



The one most outstading memory of Ralph will always be his wonderful smile and personality.

God bless Ralph and the entire DeLuca family.



Ray Monaco

Ave Marie Berkshire

July 13, 2005

Elaine and Family,

Ralph had the endless energy for giving. Always making sure he paid attention to every detail. He had such an infectious quality to him, our community will greatly miss him.

I pray that time will replace your grief and embrace your thoughts with neverending peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ave and Berardo DeSimone

Rhocel O. Bon

July 12, 2005

Ralph and Nan,



Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. It is always difficult to find the right words to express how badly we feel about your loss.



Just know that if you need someone to talk with you can call on me.



Try to focus not on your loss but on the time that you had with your father.



The guys (Tony, Gus, Bill R. and Greg) also give their condolences.

Paul Zubinski

July 12, 2005

Dear Elaine and family,

My deepest sympathy on your loss. Ralph was a generous caring man who would always have time for a good word to his friends. I am ever grateful to Ralph for his efforts in starting the Lions Club and recruiting me. I have received so many blessings from my involvement with Lions. Ralph opened that door for me.

Patricia Links-Laramie

July 11, 2005

Dear Family of Ralph DeLuca Sr.

My deepest sympathy goes out to all the family - Elaine - I am so sorry for you and your family -

We were classmates at Morton East HS class of 58.

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