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Robert Failla Obituary

Failla, Robert P. 76, of Chicago. Beloved companion of Mara Wasar; loving father of Robert J. (Janet), Paul S. (Traci) and Nancy (Crayne Inamine) Failla Inamine; proud grandfather of Breanna, Marissa, Annika, James, Gabrielle and Jaden; brother of John (Marion) and Geraldine; uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was an Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. Robert played basketball for DePaul under Ray Meyer and competed in pick-up leagues until the age of 60. Robert founded and pitched for the McDonald's 16 inch softball teams which dominated the Oakbrook Terrace "A" leagues in the 70's and 80's. He also initiated the spirited McDonald's vs. Chicago Blackhawk charity softball events which raised money for needy causes. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday. Mass at Ascension Church Wednesday, June 30 time pending. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials will be appreciated for the American Diabetes Association. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 28, 2010.

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Mara

June 22, 2024

Soon it will be 14 years so hard to believe. Miss you much.
Love always

Mara

June 22, 2022

Mara

June 22, 2022

Mara

June 22, 2022

Can´t believe you will be gone 12 years. Sometimes it feels like yesterday and sometimes like a lifetime since you have been gone. Miss you everyday.

Mara Wasar

June 22, 2021

Bob it has been almost 11 years since left us so suddenly. Not a days by that I don’t think about you snd miss you. Love you forever
Mara

Mara Wasar

June 22, 2020

Bob I cannot believe it is 10 years since you left us. I miss you everyday. Love you always ❤ Mara

June 23, 2011

It is so hard to believe that it is almost a year since Bob left us. I miss him so much and will love him forever.
Mara

July 8, 2010

Also I would not had my first commodity seat I used my route 4 paper route money and caddy money to buy McD's My condolences to all Thank Yoy Bob may you be in heaven before the devil knows your dead Denny Ulbert and Family

John Zadlo

July 3, 2010

Paul, Bob & Nancy,

Sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

John Zadlo

Crystal Failla/Halimi

July 3, 2010

Many thoughts and prayers for my great uncle and his immediate surving members.

Lou Poulos

July 1, 2010

Mara and Failla Family,
Bob will be greatly missed and remembered by all the friends he made over the years. I had known him since high school and kept in touch over the years. Sorry for your loss.

David Gutierrez

June 30, 2010

Bob, Paul and Nancy,

Please accept my sincere condolences. My prayers and well wishes go out to each of you, and to the entire extended Failla family during this very sad and difficult time. May each of you find comfort and strength in knowing that your Dad will always be with you in spirit.

Warm Regards,

Paul Petersen

June 30, 2010

Myra, bob helped me get my start in computers in 1974 -- but wasn't able to help me much with softball ;); he was a good man to us -- and i know he cared very much forhis family. Peace.

rich imes

June 29, 2010

bob and i use to hang out alot thoghter also played baseball on the same team for years i will realy miss him we both liked jazz rich imes

Ralph Considine

June 29, 2010

The Veterans of your home community, Carillon Lakes, salute you for you service to our country.

May God bless and keep Bob.

CARILLON LAKES VETERANS

June 29, 2010

Dear Failla Family,
As you look back over all of these notes, condolences, and sympathies, may you find comfort in knowing that your father is loved and remembered for so many happy times, and may it give you some measure of peace to remember the good times and how much he loved you. Janet & Bob Bohney

Marco Lomeli

June 29, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Failla family

Karen Bailey

June 28, 2010

I think of Bob at Christmas when I would make my Swedish Glugg and remember the smile on his face knowing it would warm him in our cold winter.
Our sincere condolences to Bob's family and Mara, who he loved so much.
Karen, Dexter, Grant, Cameron and Chase

Mara said you love purple flowers.......so some purple flowers for Bob.

Alison

June 28, 2010

Philip & Shirley Laudati

June 28, 2010

Dear Bob, Janet, Breanna, Marissa and the entire Failla Family; please accept our deepest sympathies. I will always remember the times that I went to watch Bob Jr. and Senior bowl in River Grove! They even got Janet to participate! But I will mostly remember your Dad's always cordial reception and our conversations. I will miss him. He will be remembered always.

Phil & Shirley Laudati

Alison Hagen

June 28, 2010

We are going to miss you Bob. Always enjoyed your cooking and the times we shared with you and Mara over the years.
Love,
Alison & Frank

John and Eleana Failla

June 28, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ken Schwantz

June 28, 2010

Bob -
Great memories of you ... during the McDonalds softball games - you were always leading and cheering each 1 of us on ! ... Basketball at the Monks gym - afterwards for cold ones at Aurellios and Barnabys ... you were a great competitor ... Bad Company was your band ...your van
have missed you all these years
Ken

Linda (Larson) Digan

June 28, 2010

To all of Bob's kids: I have pictures of my siblings and myself from those terrific McDonald's vs. Blackhawk charity softball games. Thankful that your dad gave all of the Larsons so many wonderful memories! The heavens will not be the same now that your dad and mine are reunited.

June 28, 2010

Miss you Bob, always will
Love
Mara

Bob Laudati

June 28, 2010

Dear Bob and the entire Failla family,
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I will always remember your dad as a very funny and lovable guy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love,
Bobby & Theresa Laudati

keith larson

June 28, 2010

Bob - when you get there, check my Dad's shoes, would you?

To the Failla kids - know that your Dad always talked you up. He was so proud.

- Keith Larson (who gave your Dad 'the bat' and was there many times when they used it...)

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