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Rocco Markese Obituary

Markese, Rocco R. 78. Beloved son of the late Nick and Mary (nee DeStefano). Loving father of Rocco (Dorothy), Michael (Annie), Michele (Frank) Obaya and Kim. Dear grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 8. Fond brother of RoseMarie (Chick) Cichy and Nick, Jr. (Gayle) and the late Richard "Whip". Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at St. Mother Theodore Guerin/St. Cyprian Worship Site, 2601 Clinton St., River Grove, Illinois. Burial will be private. For info: 773-276-7800 or ragobrothersfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 23, 2018.

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August 7, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

July 23, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

July 23, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

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Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mother Theodore Guerin/St. Cyprian Worship Site

2601 Clinton St., River Grove, IL

Funeral services provided by:

The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home - Northwest Location -Norridge Chap

7751 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

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