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Salvatore Lorefice Obituary

Lorefice, Salvatore Anthony Veteran of the US Army. Property owner of commercial real estate. Dearly beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Hay); loving father of Gina Lorefice, Mona Blankshain, and Salvatore Lorefice Jr.; beloved son of the late Menotti and Rosina (nee Paravizzini) Lorefice; cherished grandfather of Joseph McGuinness, Bobby Blankshain, and Bonnie Rae Blankshain; dear brother of the late Ignatius, Concetta, Joseph, and Umberto; fond uncle and friend of many. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 a.m. from Gibbons-Elliston Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale to Ascension of our Lord Church, Oak Brook Terrace, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. 630-323-0275.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2015.

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Giordano

January 19, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Agatha giordano

February 10, 2018

Always loved and missed, never forgotten

Agatha giordano

February 10, 2018

Never forgotten, always loved and missed

February 9, 2018

Missing you soo much

Nancy McGuinness

March 25, 2015

Gina and Joe...
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your dear father and grandfather. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy McGuinness

February 22, 2015

I miss you

Jim Votava

February 19, 2015

May God bless Sal and his great family.My heart is saddened at their great loss and my prayers are for them. I was honored to know this friendly and generous man. Will always remember him as a gentle and good man.

February 3, 2015

Bonnie and Family,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, I'll keep you all in my prayers. The feeling of loss never goes away, but the pain will ease up in time, lots of time spent together will see you through this tough time.

In Christian love,
Mike Manker

February 1, 2015

I miss you sooo much

Courtney Lamkin- Feldstein

January 28, 2015

Sal was like a second Father to me, growing up when Gina and Mona were in trouble chances are I was in trouble too. I have so many fond memories from Sunday suppers to pool parties and so much more. I am proud to have known him! Heaven just got a lot more fun. To the entire Lorefice family you are in my thoughts and prayers. My love to you all.

Jackie & Don Waters

January 28, 2015

Bonnie and family,
Don and I wish to extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Sal. For nearly 20 years your family included me in many family affairs and dinners. I have such fun and fond memories of Sal! I hope that your memories carry you all through this terribly sad time. He loved his family with every ounce of his being, may that love and knowledge comfort you. RIP Sal, you will be missed.

Charles Mueller

January 27, 2015

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Sal was a very thoughtful and kind person. He was a great guy and I'll always remember his infectious smile. I really liked Sal and my thoughts and prayers are with the Lorefice family.

January 27, 2015

Our sincere sympathy on your loss of Sal. Quoting John 14:v1- Jesus says "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me".
Tom and Marianne McGuinness

Chris Dane

January 26, 2015

Boonie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family.

January 26, 2015

WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF SAL. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR HEART FELT SYMPATHIES AND KNOW WE WILL HOLD ON TO OUR FOND MEMORIES OF SAL FOR YEARS TO COME. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN HIS WARM SPIRIT AND HUMANITY. WITH MUCH LOVE AGATHA GIORDANO FAMILY

January 26, 2015

Prayers of comfort for the Lorefice family sent from my heart during this time of sorrow.. Blessings to you.

Denise H Kozeluh

Lelia Turner

January 26, 2015

So very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and deepest sympathy for the Lorefice family

January 26, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs Ruth Scholz

American Heart Association

January 25, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

From the Staff of Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home

January 25, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Jan

27

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale

60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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28

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale

60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Jan

28

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Ascension of our Lord Church

Oak Brook Terrace, IL

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Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale

60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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