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Sam Gallina Obituary

Gallina, Sam Beloved Husband of Bertina Nee Ilardo. Formerly married to Frances nee DeLuca. Loving father of Antoinette (John) Basso, Frances (Sam) Lucente, and Lucy (Dave) Gombash. Beloved son of the late Filippo and Francesca Gallina. Fond Nonno of Alexandra, Vince, Sam, Michael, Marissa, and Francesca. Dear brother of Lucia (Mariano) Castrogiovanni, Michelle (Ignazia) (Italy), and the late Ipifanio (the late Sigismunda), Caterina (the late Nicolino) Falco, Antonio (Maria). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 8:45am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home 5570 W. 95th St. to St. Gerald Church Mass 9:30am. Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Wednesday 3pm to 9pm. (708)425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 15, 2011.

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Sandra Luttrell

February 17, 2011

My prayers & good thoughts for Sam & his family. He will truly be missed. A beautiful man in mind & spirit.

Keri Bara

February 15, 2011

I loved Sam like a grandfather. He was one of the kindest men I have had the pleasure of knowing. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all of his family.

February 15, 2011

Dearest Fran, Antoinette and to the Family of Sam~ May your hearts always be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times with your dad as you celebrate his beautiful life. You are all in our nearest and dearest thoughts and prayers. Love, The Georgis Family~ Peter, Jaimie & Brie

February 15, 2011

Our prayers and good thoughts are with your whole family. We were blessed to have Sam touch our lives. We will always remember his strength, devotion to family and love of life.

Love, The Campione Family (Carmela, Santo, Kelly, Dominic, Shannon and Nicholas)

February 15, 2011

Sam we only knew you for a short time but I enjoyed having you at my house for dinner. I am glad to have met you.

Dave's sister Sandy.

February 15, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to all. May you find comfort in knowing the love of Jesus is with you. Jesus truely welcomed Uncle Sam with open arms. We know for sure they will have the best vegetable garden in heaven.
Love, Enzo, Gail, Vince & Anthony

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