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Sam Ranola Obituary

Ranola, Sam G. Beloved husband of 67 years to Margaret (nee Gallitano), loving father of Concetta Copeland, Marie (Carmine) Ursetta, Sharon Hall, Frank, Sam and the late Deborah, beloved son of the late Frank and Concetta Ranola, fond grandfather of Jill, Michael, Laura, Renee, Thomas and Kami, great-grandfather of Tyler, Hannah, Samantha and Joey, dear brother of Lucy and the late Ronnie and Margaret. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. Chicago to Nativity of Our Lord Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Member of O.N.I.A.C. Please omit flowers. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 312-225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 4, 2011.

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Marcy James Kleeman

March 15, 2024

I remember hearing Sam singing in the kitchen to some really great old songs on the radio. Very sweet.

Gerri Greifenstein

August 4, 2011

We'll always remember Sam's "warm" smile. We'll also remember all the "good" times & parties in the past years. Our Deepest Sympathy to Marge and the entire Ranola Family - may their many good memories sustain them thru this difficult time. Also, to our niece Renee (Joey) and our Nephew Tom (Selena) we will remember your Grandfather in our prayers and will always remember his smiling face. Although it is difficult to say goodbye - Know that he will always be near - He'll only be a prayer away.
God Bless! Love, Gerri & Frank

Concetta Copeland

August 4, 2011

Dad........you will be in my heart forever. There is no distance.....only time. I love you. Cookie

Laura Veronee

August 4, 2011

You were loved, and will be missed Grandpa/Great-Grandpa
Laura, Tyler and Hannah

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