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Sam Madia Obituary

Madia, Sam age 84, beloved husband of the late Anna Marie "Ria" (nee Caponegri), loving father of Joseph (Terry), Daniel (Grace), William (Michelle) and Robert (Linda), proud papa of Kristy (Gabriel) Saucedo, Dan (Jenna), Samantha, Lisa (Dan) Badie, Nicole, Joe, Kim, Bob, Nick, Billy, Jacquelyn, Jordanna, Maggie, Amanda, Tony, and Gina, cherished great-grandfather of J.B., Gianna, Gabriel, Alyssa, and Skyla, caring brother-in-law of William and Marilyn Caponegri, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, December 8, 2009 9:30 a.m. from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477, to St. Julie Billart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Sam was a Navy Veteran and number one fan of the "The Nuts". In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, 17060 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Visitation Monday, December 7, 2009 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome .com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 6, 2009.

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Kelly & Sharon Gentile

December 7, 2009

We are sooo sorry for your loss. We all loved your mother and father very much!!!! We have many great memories of your parents, and I still used to see him at Freddie's all the time!!! Sharon and I feel horrible that we did not make it to the wake, but our dad forgot to tell any of us until tonight!!!!!!! You will be in our prayers, and stay strong. Your father was a great guy, and we will never forget his kindness and wonderful sense of humor!!!!!!! Love, Kelly and Sharon Gentile

dino gentile

December 7, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

SHIRLEY TUPY-RYAN

December 7, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kim Chlupsa

December 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Daniel Breskey

December 6, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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