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Bob carramusa
January 17, 2024
Miss and love you guys!!
Robert Carramusa
January 17, 2023
Miss you and Cathy, think about the many parties and trips we made together. I pray you guys rest in peace. Love Ya Moose

Merry Christmas from your girls
G Wendellforever3
December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas dad and mom love you both, wish you were here but believe me you and your memories are always talked about each and everyday RIP
Dink Wendell
December 20, 2019
Hey dad ....soooooo Christmas 2019 is approaching quickly and I find myself sad, happy, depressed, lonely, in love, excited, anxious,relieved,sooo many emotions...I just want say Merry Christmas to you and I miss you so much I apologize for being so sick while you were going through so much... I feel I wasn't there for you...but I was ...dad I'm ok ....I love you always and forever you my hero then and always
Bob & Arleen Carramusa
August 11, 2019
Hey, Butch - How's your tomatoes growing up there? HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Only wishing you were still with us so we could celebrate, but I know Cathy is planning something special for you. Miss you both and love you to the ends! Arleen & Bob
G Rapacz
August 10, 2019
Happy Birthday dad oh how I wish you were here however I know you're with mom and I'm sure you guys are having a peaceful and happy day love always...talk to ya in the morning
April 27, 2019
Hey mom and dad good morning love you guys... hope Youre enjoying your new viewNICHE 105 QUEEN OF HEAVEN....TTYL

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Arleen Carramusa
April 26, 2019
Hi Cathy & Butch, Hope you're able to keep him in tow up there Cathy as you now have some Supreme help. We so miss you two but take condolences knowing that you are together. Love, Arleen & Bob
Gina Wendell
April 26, 2019
RIP DAD AND MOM today we are placing you both in your final resting place TOGETHER FOREVER QUEEN OF HEAVEN niche 105 we picked out the best location you overlook the pond and statue of JESUS CHRIST ... Christ is king section and it has a bench placed right in front of your niche so visitors can sit and chat AMEN to my angels...rest easy
Gina
April 25, 2019
Hey pops love ya miss ya
Sarah Rapacz
April 25, 2019
Miss you Pops
Arleen& Bob Carramusa
February 20, 2019
Hey Butch how's your tomatoes? So miss hearing you saying that whenever you called. Your beautiful bride has joined you for eternal life together. Oh how we miss you and all the fun times we had together over the years. Bless you both. We love you so much. Arleen & Bob
Gina
January 7, 2018
Hey dad thinking about you miss you love you✝
Gina(dink)
November 17, 2017
Love you,miss you,r.i.p. talk to me
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November 17, 2017
Dad I love you
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Miss you
Gina Daughter
November 17, 2017
Hey dad Im going home to villa park its been six weeks since my transplant I know you are with me always I think of you all the time and I miss you more and more everyday. Gone to soon...forever missed never forgotten
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October 28, 2017
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Gina
October 27, 2017
Hey dad had my transplant on September 30th it went well. Miss you so much it hurts. My life is so different without you by my side I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't think or talk to you. Love you dad miss you terrible. Rest In Peace talk to you soon....love Gina

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to the best dad a girl could ask for
Gina Wendell Rapacz
April 17, 2017
Hey Dad missing you so much I talk to you everyday I love you so much and I have never felt such pain like this before. I wish we could turn the clocks back and you would still be here with us. I love you Dad never forgotten , forever missed, Love Dink xoxo
January 28, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may you find comfort from God's word at John 6:40
Arleen/Bob Carramusa
January 27, 2017
Cathy, Bobby, Gina, Mary, Jen and all of the Wendell family and beyond, Butch as I've always known him, was unique in that he probably knew half the people in Chicago and they all loved and respected him to the limit. There is no other like him!
Kind, thoughtful, giving and a BEST friend to all the Guys he grew up with from Day 1. When someone was in need, Butch was the first at their door to help in any way he could.
I've known him since I met my Bob (53+ years) who lived across the hall from the Wendell's and the two Bobs grew up together. Although he literally had all sisters, he was abundant with brothers from the neighborhood who are all very close to this day.
When Butch called our house and I answered, he would always greet me with, "How's your tomatoes" and I'd reply "ripe" as you are "fresh". He has meant so much to Bob and I and it will be a long time adjusting to a life without this incredible man.
Through the years so many memories with friends from California and Chicago getting together and the incredible times we all spent together. Hopefully, they will help us heal.
Dear, beautiful Cathy, a true Lady I have come to love so much, may God Bless You with His love and comfort and your 51, beautiful years together. And to all the family, God give you peace and acceptance of a glorious life lived by a man who "Did It His Way".
Butch, rest in peace and without pain. I'm sorry I couldn't be there physically, but my heart was with you and your loved ones every minute.
Love to all, Arleen Carramusa
Dan Collins
January 27, 2017
To Cathy and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and family. I worked with Bob for years in the city and remember him fondly. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Dan Collins and Family
Josephine Gordils
January 25, 2017
To Cathy and family, my condolence and prayers for you and your family. Bob was a nice and funny man he will be missed. Mr. Bob Wendell may you R.I.P.
Larry and Patricia Basili
January 25, 2017
Cathy and family,
Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family. Bob was a great person and a good friend who will be missed. We are sorry that we cannot attend the funeral since we are out of town.
Joseph and Barbara Basso
January 25, 2017
Dear Cathy and Family,
Our sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family. Bob is no longer in pain and is resting in peace. He was always a happy go lucky guy and could put a smile on your face or pain in your stomach from his witty jokes or comments. He'll not be forgotten and will live in spirit in all the hearts that have known him.
January 24, 2017
To the family,
My father, brother and myself all had the honor of knowing and working with Bob for a long time through the 36th Ward. He was a great guy. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace Bob and watch over your loved ones.
Our Condolences from,
The Brigante family
George Smith
January 24, 2017
To the BEST "Campaign Manager" and FRIEND that ANYONE could ever ask for, RIP American HERO... you will be SORELY missed....
Christie Varner
January 23, 2017
For the family of Robert Wendell my deepest condolences to the family at this time may our Creator comfort and sustain your family today 1Cor 1:3-4 Sincere Condolences Christie.

May Bob be with God Our Father in Heaven
Bill Rohde
January 23, 2017
Dear Wendell Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and condolences with your loss of Bob. I will always remember the Superbowl banquets that we went to in Elmwood Park. We had such great times and he was so much fun to be around.
Our prayers are with you during this most sorrowful time. We pray that the memories of Bob heal your pain.
With love,
Bill and Julie Rohde
Elizabeth Kirk
January 23, 2017
Really had the best time working with Bob at the Secretary of State office. Always had a kind word and funny story to tell. So glad I had the opportunity to know Bob.
Bob and Arleen Carramusa
January 23, 2017
To the best friend anyone could ask for, thank you for a life time of fond memories, your caring spirit will live forever. God Bless and rest in peace!! Love forever Arleen and Bob Carramusa
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