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Rosaria Fiore Obituary

Fiore, Rosaria "Sara" (nee Gallo), 68, born in Marzi, Consenza, Italy, passed away October 11, 2010 after a long battle with liver disease. Sara immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 15. She returned to Italy to marry her childhood love, Vincent, and they moved to Chicago to start a custom drapery business out of their garage and Fiore Interiors was born. During her 35 years in Deerfield, Sara raised her three daughters and was actively involved in her eight grandchildren's lives. Beloved wife of Vincent for 48 wonderful years, loving mother of Mary Jo (Oscar) Posterli, Donna (Steve) Ruelli, Sandra (Jeff) Gudmundson, cherished grandmother of Anthony, Marissa, Talia, Nicolas, Tore, Luca, Sara, and Juliana, dear daughter of the late Giovanna and Antonio Gallo, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Ln., Deerfield, IL. Entombment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. For funeral info or directions please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Nick Ruelli

May 7, 2011

Nonna,
I love you and miss you greatly
i love you R.I.P

Talia Posterli

October 24, 2010

Nonna,
I love and miss you with all my heart. You made a difference in my life and that difference will stay with me forever as i movie on. I love you with all my heart,and like you use to say to me "Talia, you are the love of my life" and you truly are the love of mine.
I love you Nonna, R.I.P =)

Andrea Ship

October 16, 2010

Dear Sandra & Family,

We were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved mother. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. We hope that the wonderful memories you have will help to comfort you. Love, Andrea & Stuart Ship

Lucia Siegel

October 14, 2010

Dear Mary Jo and Famiy,
Iam so sorry to hear about your mom's passing.
I have so many wonderful memories of her.
She definitely made a footprint in my life.
My sincere condolences to you and your family
Love,
Lucia and Steve Siegel

Angelo Castellucci

October 14, 2010

Vincenzo,
Our deepest condolescence go to you and your family, for the loss of your dear wife. She will be in our prayers. Angelo, Vito I, Vito R (FYI-Ex members of Le Onde Band )

October 14, 2010

Aunt of our son-in-law, Robert Fiore, we remember Sara as a loving and energetic person. She will be missed. - Fred and Mary Sturgeon

Beth Levy Merkes

October 13, 2010

Dear Donna and family,
my condolences at this difficult time - thoughts are with you and your family.

Rosy Cucinella

October 13, 2010

Dear Vince & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Spezzo I nostri cuori la tua partenza ma tu non sei andata sola, Parte di noi e andato con te quel giorno.

Love Rosy & Salvatore Cucinella & Family.

Rosy Cucinella

October 13, 2010

Dear Vince & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sara con Dio, Ora riposa in pace, Spezzo I nostri cuori la tua partenza ma tu non sei andata sola, Parte di noi e andato con te quel giorno, al momento che Dio ti Chiamo a casa.
Love Rosy & Salvatore Cucinella & Family

October 13, 2010

Dear Vince & Family
I am so very sad to hear of Sara's passing. I will miss her smile and remember the good times we had together dancing.
I would like to share the following poem (IL Giardino)
IL Giardino
Dio ha guardato intorno al suo giardino, e ha trovato un posto vuoto. Poi guardo gui su questa terra, e ha visto che tu avevi il viso stanco. Ha messo le sue broccia intorno a te e ti sollevo’ per farti riposare. (IL Giardino del Signore deve essere bello porta sempre il migliore). Lui sapeva che tu soffrivi eri nel dolore, e non potevi godere piu in questa terra, Ha visto che la strada che fascevi e le colline da salire erano troppo dure da traversare. Cosi’ chiuse le tue palpebre dell’ occhi stanchi e treiste e ti bisbiglio. Ora riposa in pace, Spezzo I nostri cuori la tua partenza ma tu non sei andata sola, Parte di noi e andata con te quel giorno, al momento che Dio ti Chiamo a casa.
Love Rosy & Salvatore & Family

October 13, 2010

Dear Vince & Family,
I am sorry to here of Sara's passing. I will always remember her smile and the good times we had dancing.
I would like to share with you an Italian Poem:
IL Giardino
Dio ha guardato intorno al suo giardino, e ha trovato un posto vuoto. Poi guardo gui su questa terr, e ha visto che tu avevi il viso stanco. ha messo le sue broccia intorno a te e ti sollevo' per farti riposare. (Il giardino del Signore deve essere bello porta sempre il migliore). Lui sapeva che tu soffrivi eri nel dolore, e non potevi godere piu in questa terra. Ha visto che la strada che fascevi e le colline da salire erano troppo dure de traversare. Cos' chiuse le tue palpebre dell' occhi stanchi e treiste e ti bisbiglio', Ora riposa in pace, Spezzo I nostri cuori la tue partenza ma tu non sei andata sola, Parte di noi e andata con te quel giorno, al momento che Dio ti Chiamo a casa.
Love Rosy & Salvatore Cucinella & Family

angie gerlach

October 13, 2010

Dear Vince, Mary Jo, Donna, Sandra and families,

We are truly saddened to hear about the loss of your wife and mother.
She was a special lady and always had a warm hug and smile whenever we saw her. It was always nice to share stories about
owning our own businesses too. Please know that we are thinking of all of you at this sad time.

Angie, Bill and Vito Gerlach

Toni Daro

October 13, 2010

To my second family, Vince, Mary Jo, Donna and Sandra:

My heart is breaking. I am saddened beyond belief. I so badly wish I could be there with all of you right now. You are in my thoughts, my prayers and forever in my heart. I will miss my second mama immensely. Rest in peace, Sara, and watch over us. Vince, Mary Jo, Donna and Sandra, I love you so very much.

Peace and love always,
Toni

Nancy DeMarco

October 13, 2010

Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
Angelo, Nancy, Lauren, Melissa, Gino and Gianna.

Fernando & Carmela Mariano

October 13, 2010

Dear Vince and Family.
I was very sad to hear of Sara's passing. When i finally got to meet her in Aug. after all these years, it was like i had known her all my life. It was just Saturday that I found her email address that she gave to me and thought to myself, id better just call her.
Fernando is way up north for a week, and has no telephone signal. He will return on Sunday and I will give him the sad news.
I am very sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful woman.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Carmela and Fernando Mariano

Concetta and Antonina Geraci

October 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in these difficult moments of your lives.
Know that you now have a guardian angel watching over you and guiding you in your daily life.

Love Concetta and Antonina Geraci

Vince Concialdi

October 13, 2010

Vince, MaryJo, Donna and Sandra,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom! I have great memories of her from when I was a kid. She gave the best hugs and always made me feel special. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Vince Concialdi and Family.

Mary Ellen Kuss

October 13, 2010

My Dearest Sara and Family, I will love you forever and my heart is so broken that we didnt have the chance to do all we talked of. I am thankful for all the time we did share and that i was able to be a part of your life. You are so special to me sara ,I cant believe we wont be talking again and to hear you once more,but you will forever be a part of my heart and i know you are with my mom and everyone else you loved. I love you sara and miss you so,until we meet again.Your heart and spirit will be here with us all as a part of us will be with you.Your loving cousin,Mary Ellen

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