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Stephen Amella Obituary

Amella, Stephen loving husband of Helga (nee Meier), devoted father of Stephen P. (Tina) and Karen S. Amella, loving son of the late Carmen and Lucille (nee Alessi), fond brother of Joseph, the late Mary Lou, Frances (David) Varner and the late Stella (Anthony) Pauls, dear son-in-law of Gertrude and the late Paul Meier, brother-in- law of Margaret (Donald) Greenberg and Fred Meier, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, respected and cherished godfather, nephew, cousin, friend and business associate of many. Steve, you will be missed more than you will ever know. It has been our privilege and honor to be among those you call family and friends. We know you are now entertaining everyone in Heaven. Funeral Tuesday, October 2nd, 10:30 a.m. from the Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 825 W. Golf Road, Niles, to St. Isaac Jogues Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens. Member of the K of C St. Albert the Great Council of Bridgeport Chicago. President and Founder of the M.C.A. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. 847-581-0536 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 1, 2001.

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Jerry Okabe

October 4, 2001

Sincere condolences to the Amella family. Steve was a respected and knowledgable circulation professional, an industry leader and a gifted entertainer -- but most of all a terrific friend. He will be sorely missed. Our love and prayers are with his family.

John Rockwell

October 2, 2001

From everyone at the old Miller Freeman Circulation department. Our sincere condolences. Steve was a great man and a great circulator.

Val Russell

October 1, 2001

A great man and an even better friend. Our sincerest condolences, from the Russell family to the Amella's.

Mary Mazur

October 1, 2001

The world has just lost one of it's finest people. My heart goes out to the entire family.



Mary Mazur (sister of Sue Ravenscraft)

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Kathryn Confer

October 1, 2001

My deepest sympathy. Steve was a friend and mentor to many. Kate

JERRY CONSIDINE

October 1, 2001

OLD FRIENDS OF THE AMELLA FAMMILY =

STEVE WAS A FINE AND HONORABLE MAN.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

October 1, 2001

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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