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Samuel Pesoli Obituary

Pesoli, Samuel "Blackie" 87, Retired C.P.D. Devoted husband of Mary (nee Scudiero); beloved father of Michael (Nancy) Pesoli, Maria (Steve) Mazza and Michele (Joe) Amabile; loving grandfather of Sam (Kathleen) Pesoli, Marissa (Bill) Watt, Mike, Ariana, Alexa (fiancé John Balzano), Lauren, Olivia and Sophia; and great-grandfather of Sam and Ben; dear brother of James (Babe) Pesoli, the late Frank (Marie) Pesoli, the late John (Rose) Pesoli and the late Marie Pesoli; fond uncle to many. Visitation Wednesday October 12th from 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Lying in state Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. Entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 11, 2016.

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Mayra Gomez

May 10, 2017

My heart is broken to hear about a great friend who was very given to all those in need and gave great advise, my condolences to the family and extended family and friends who share great memories, BLACKIE your the best and u will never be forgotten... Rest In Peace

Mayra Gomez

May 10, 2017

My heart is broken i just found out, my condolence to the family and friends...he will be missed

Mayra Gomez and family'

jimmy hernandez

November 2, 2016

Just found out can't believe it Unc my heart is broken all i can say is you were the best there is nobody on this earth can ever have a bigger heart you helped everybody never gonna be the same gonna miss going to the fights with you it was the best of times you never were wrong about a fighter you always new learned alot from you guest with that I'll say see ya later and always know you meant alot to me and my kids . Love Lil Jimmy and Family

Dickie Pope

October 28, 2016

I just found out about a legend, passing. Uncle Blackie, I will always be proud that you were my friend and allowed me to call you Uncle Blackie.

Dickie Pope
Boca Raton, Florida.

JOHN A PERRI

October 19, 2016

THANKS FOR SOME MEMORIES. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. - FORMER CPD AND HARVEY L. WALNER`S LAW OFFICE.

October 13, 2016

Our condolences to all of you from your neighbor at park ridge pointe ted and betty ansani

don spin

October 12, 2016

i remember talking with him and john about a friends trail in august we got a big laugh cause we know it wasn't going nowhere ...im gonna miss you buddy ....don spinelli

John Molloy

October 12, 2016

Basketball, boxing and some laughs at the Greyhound Station, even late in life he was always a stand up guy. He will be missed.

Peter Sipari

October 11, 2016

Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Even through the hardest of times, may the memories bring a smile in place of tears.

Pasquale and Rachael Iannino

October 11, 2016

Our deepest condolences for your loss...May God give you comfort in your time of grief.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 11, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Sam will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 OCT, 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]

Carl Calabrese

October 11, 2016

My deepest condolences during this difficult time. God Bless & Eternal Rest to my Godfather Amen.

Dave Sandlund

October 11, 2016

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

PAT IANNINO

October 11, 2016

ANOTHER PILLAR OF THE TAYLOR STREET FAMILY IS GONE. AND WITH HIM HE TAKES MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF A PROUD NEIGHBORHOOD THAT ONCE STOOD TALL AMONGST OUR PEOPLE. ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HIM OH LORD. AMEN.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

October 11, 2016

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Memorial Events
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Oct

12

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

Oct

13

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii

IL

Oct

13

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii

IL

Oct

13

Entombment

Queen of Heaven Cemetery

IL

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Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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