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Ronald Gibertini Obituary

Gibertini, Ronald Age 81, of Rensselaer, IN, formerly of Chicago (South Shore) and Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully, on December 26, 2014 in DeMotte, IN with his loving children at his side. He was born July 23, 1933, in Chicago, IL to the late Silvio and Elvira (nee Abbott) Gibertini. On June 9, 1956, he married his beloved wife of 53 years, the late Elaine (nee Pappas) Gibertini. Loving father of Thomas (Sandra) Gibertini, Gina "Cindy" Gibertini, Suzette (Robert) Ganz, Jack (Jen) Gibertini; dearest grandfather of Danny Hubbard, Steve Gibertini, Frank Hubbard, Angel Lopez III, Rachel (nee Lopez) Murray, Rosalie Lopez and Dominick Lopez; cherished great-grandfather of eleven; dear brother of Leo (Mae) Gibertini and Joyce Arlasky. Ronald was an electrician for IBEW Local #9 and was employed by the Chicago Park District for over 35 years. He was a loving and devoted father and family man, who will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 S. Cline Ave., Schererville, IN 46375) with Pastor Theodore Mens officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Entombment will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Chapellawnfunerals.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 30, 2014.

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Frank Molinaro

January 10, 2015

Thanks for the conversations about high school football.

January 2, 2015

I have so many great memories of Ronnie when we worked at my dad's restaurant. We are so sorry for your loss. Ronnie and Elaine were very close to our family and we wish we could be at the service.

Jim and Kathy Abbott, St. Charles, IL

Anne Moore, Dan ( Red ) & Family

January 2, 2015

We are sadden to hear about the passing of "Gibber" the Coach. He was an inspiritation to our family with his work ethics, family picnics, corn beef dinners, and his presence. Ron always had a joke or story to brighten our day. We will miss him!

Chris,Dorothea Ganas

January 1, 2015

Dear Ron,s family We are deeply saddened by your dads passing . Ron and Elaine where both two of the most beautiful and loving people ,we ever meet.May his memory be eternal.

December 30, 2014

"During all their distress it was distressing to him...In his love and compassion...he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old." (Isaiah 63:9) Please know that our Heavenly Father knows the pain you feel and promises to carry you through this distressing time.

E.W, ILLINOIS

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