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Rocco LaSpisa Obituary
LaSpisa Rocco F. of Melrose Park, veteran of WWII; after a long battle of 11 years from Primary Progressive Aphasia. Beloved husband of Dorry (nee Thielk); loving father of Dr. Joseph (Deborah Brannen), Michael (Elizabeth) and Lynn Fuller; devoted grandfather of Rocco, Nicole, Christina, Joseph, Andrea Fuller, Michelle and Michael Jr.; dear brother of Phillip (Midge) and the late Mayor Jacob (the late Tina), Joseph, Nicolena and Sera (the late Victor) Zuech; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 36 years employee of the Village of Melrose Park and Veterans Park District, former proprietor of Staley Supply of Oak Park, past president of Melrose Park Kiwanis, Jacob A. LaSpisa Lodge, #9, Melrose Park Tanagers, member of Winifred Scott V.F.W. and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Holy Name Society. Funeral Saturday, December 11, 9:15 a.m. from the Ed Prignano Funeral Home, 1815 W. North Ave. (at Broadway/19th Ave.), Melrose Park, to Our Lady Mount Carmel Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Garden Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.. Info., 708-344-0635.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Karen Buganski
December 10, 2004
Lynn,
I think it must be a sign that accidentally the first page I open to in the newspaper would be the obit. page with your father. I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I lost a brother not long ago. Take care of yourself and each other. It's been many years, but old friends are etched in our memories.
MARTHA BELZA
December 9, 2004
Dorry,We just learned of Rocky's death today. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Arnie Schumacher had told me this summer that Rocky was ill. It's been many years since I've seen you but old friendships never end. We pray that God will be with you and your wonderful family through this difficult time.
With sympathy and love,
Martha and Jerry Belza
Chris Young
December 9, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you.
Mary Cervone
December 9, 2004
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Mary
Jacqueline, Christina and Michelle La Spisa
December 9, 2004
To the entire family, Dad has been a great influence and a wonderful father and grandfather. Christina, Michelle and I will treasure all of the wonderful memories of dad for the rest of our lives. We love him and his loss will be a great void in our lives for eternity!
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