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Sam Bongiorno Obituary

Bongiorno, Sam 83, of Clearwater, FL. Loving father of John (Tracy), Tom (Mary Jo) and Anthony (Patty) Bongiorno, devoted grandfather of Anthony, Joe and Gabriella, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Wrigley Field Ground Crew for 22 years. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. S. of Roosevelt), Lombard. Funeral Tuesday, at 10:oo a.m., at the funeral home. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Info: 630-932-1500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2007.

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Lenny & Rosemary Cusmano

August 7, 2007

Dear Bongiorno Family - We knew Sam from Woodside Village when we stayed with family for a few months. We loved him very much and enjoyed cooking with him, talking baseball, playing cards, going to the racetrack, etc. He will always be remembered - he was a good man. God's Speed Sam......

John and Linda Fahey

August 6, 2007

Tony and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you cherish all the wonderful memories you had together.

Chuck Ruman

August 6, 2007

Dear Bongiorno Family we are sorry for your loss .Your Dad will be missed in Florida . we loved him a lot

Nancy, Tom, Mark, George Jr Kalleses

August 6, 2007

Dear John,
We would like to express our
deepest sympathy to you and your
brothers Tom and Anthony and the
rest of your family on the death
of your father.

Karen Krochmolny

August 6, 2007

Tony & Patty,
We weren't able to express our condolences in person but wanted you to know that your family is in our prayers.
Much love,
Karen & Pete Krochmolny

THE STEBEN, ELLERBY & HENEGHAN FAMILY

August 6, 2007

DEAR BONGIORNO FAMILY,
WE LEARNED OF YOUR LOSS AND SEND OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

Tammy Pace

August 6, 2007

Tony, Patty, Anthony, Joe, and Family,
My heart goes out to you all during this difficult and sorrowful time.
I cannot be there in person, but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tammy and Lance

Nika Pace

August 6, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

THEODORA LAGIOS

August 5, 2007

DEAR TONY AND PATTY AND BOYS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ALL OUR LOVE PETE AND THEODORA LAGIOS (CLEO'S COUSIN)

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