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Sam Farina Obituary

Farina, Sam J. beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Regillio), loving father of Debbie Rana, Joseph (Sarah), Sam (Josephine) and Nicole (Eugene) Williams, fond grandfather of Lucia, Luke, Nicolette, Sammy Jr., Stevie, Anna, Frankie, Santino and Vinnie, dear brother of Anthony (Joyce), Rosanne Walters and Francesca (Darrell) Kelly, fond uncle of many. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. Luke Church, River Forest, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 22, 2009.

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Jean Flando

June 24, 2009

To Kathy and the Farina Family.

It has been many years since I have seen you, and I was remembering all the fun Saturday nights we all had together. Miss you. I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sam was a great guy, and I am sure will be missed by many people.

Shaun Thompson

June 23, 2009

I am sorry I could not pay my last respects to Mr Farina in person. My sincere condolances to the Farina Family,I am sorry for your loss & I will keep all of you in my prayers.

June 23, 2009

My sincere condolances to the Farina Family. Sam was my oldest and dearest Friend as we first met when we were 3 years old. I love him like a brother and I will never forget the laughs and great times we had thru out life. The world is a colder place without him.

Armand V. Spadoni and Family (Spatz)

Seymour & Rosemary Sapoznik

June 23, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Karin Kabat

June 23, 2009

The Farina Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Colleen Flood

June 23, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

June 23, 2009

Dear Kathy and Family
I am sorry I could not pay my last respects to Sam in person. I embrace you and your family with my sympathy and prayers. Sam was always very nice to me and of course always a gentlemen......Rita Morella

Susan Mustari

June 22, 2009

Farina Family

I am so sorry about Sam. I'm glad for the good times we all shared and that I could make him laugh.
Just think about all the company he has now.

Love
Q

Ron Napier

June 22, 2009

I recall he was a hard worker, good provider, and family man. My sincere condolences for the family.

Ami Toma-Russo

June 22, 2009

Teddi and I are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all.

Beth Boni

June 22, 2009

Nicole and Family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family!

Beth Boni

Scott Romanek

June 22, 2009

To Joe and the Farina Family:

I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times at Joe's old loft off of Fulton. Having lost my Father just three short years ago, I certainly can empathize with the overwhelming feeling. Joe, you and your Family will be in my prayers, and my your Dad rest in eternal peace.

Sherry Matarrese

June 22, 2009

Dear Kathy, Joe, Sam, Nikki & Debbie:
Our sincere sympathy at the loss of your beloved Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the kids at this time.
Love Sherry & Frankie

Stella & Wally Kendziora

June 22, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Anthony Giannone

June 22, 2009

It is with deepest sorrow I express the passing of Sam. Always a
great guy to me..So on behalf of my family and I we are truly sorry for
your loss. I am really sorry for having loss a true good buddy here..

Anthony Giannone

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

June 22, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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