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Sam Greco Obituary

Greco, Sam A. Retired CPD. Beloved husband of Michelle (nee Appleton); loving father of Victoria (Scott) Moore, Sam (Ana) and Greg; proud grandfather of Nichole, James, Donald, Briana, Trevor, Gregory, Sam, Victoria, Anthony, Brody, Cal and Sydney. Visitation Thursday and Friday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. to St. Eugene Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. For info: 773-276-7800 or ragobrothersfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 21, 2018.

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Tom Finnelly

March 16, 2024

He was my brother from a different mother and we lived 2 door apart on 3800 Monroe can not be replaced

Mikki Appleton Greco

March 15, 2023

Sammy my sweetheart, my love.
I miss you every day. I will always miss you love MIKKI

Carlos & Deborah Garcia

March 15, 2019

In our thoughts and prayers! Thank you for your many years of service! ❤

Dan Varanauski, DN

May 21, 2018

We are so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was a wonderful man and our condolences to Mickey. May he rest in peace.

Connie Gonski

March 24, 2018

So sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. My condolences to the family. Also sorry to have to miss the funeral as I am in Arizona. My dad always had loving stories of his cousin Butchy.
May he rest in peace
Connie Mole' Gonski

Kathleen BRESNEN

March 24, 2018

MAY SAM FINALLY REST IN PEACE

Sonya Williams

March 22, 2018

So sorry for your loss, May the God of comfort be with your family.
Number 6:24-26

March 21, 2018

To the Greco family, please accept my sincere condolences. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many bring a measure of comfort. We look forward to the time when all things that cause sickness and death will be eradicated by God's Kingdom. Matthew 6: 9, 10

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Sent Flowers

March 21, 2018

My sincere sympathies to the Greco Family. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time time-Matthew 5:4

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 21, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Sam will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 25 MAR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Andy Kouchoukos

March 20, 2018

Sambo, a true Chicago original. You will be missed by many. Heartfelt sympathies to his large world of family and friends.

March 20, 2018

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted, Matthew 5:4. I am sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences C.Brown

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Sent Flowers

March 18, 2018

You will be missed Sammy...I have many fond memories of our high school days and days gone by....rest in peace my friend....my heart goes out to your family for their loss...until we meet again.....
Anna Ojeda Lenzi

March 18, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mike Plovanich

March 18, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. Sam was a class act and a great guy. He will be sorely missed. # 1 Cubs fan.

You will be missed! Love Carlos and Deb

Deborah Garcia

March 18, 2018

Deborah Garcia

March 18, 2018

You will be missed Sam . Thanks for loving my sissy so much,

March 18, 2018

Think of your dear one as sleep, dreaming of you, for he will always be in the hearts of those who loved him dearly. I truly give my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

March 18, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

March 18, 2018

We are sorry for your precious loss. May God's love embrace the family's hearts and give you peace. John 3:16.

A C

March 18, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home - Northwest Location -Norridge Chap

7751 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home - Northwest Location -Norridge Chap

7751 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Eugene Church

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Interment

Mt. Carmel Cemetery

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7751 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

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