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Steven Roa Obituary

Roa, Steven M. age 38, beloved husband of Patricia "Patty" (nee Thomson), loving father of future son Gavin Steven, step-father of Samantha Beckow, dear son of Carmelita Tunstall (nee De La Cruz), and the late Michael Roa, dear brother of Daniel (Tiffany) Roa, Art (Denise) Roa, Michelle (Andy) Masny and Rachel (Jose Castillo) Roa, godfather, uncle, cousin and friend to many, dear son-in-law of Donald (Carol) Thomson. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.m. from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Bruno Church for Mass at 11 a.m. Cremation Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. 773-767-4500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2005.

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Fernando Cabral

September 1, 2005

Steve was a great friend to everybody, He will surely be missed.

Fernando Cabral

September 1, 2005

Steve was a great friend to everybody, He will surely miss him.

Kathy Weiss

August 31, 2005

It's been a long time and I can still see him smile. I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

Love,

Kathy Weiss

Kathy Weiss

August 31, 2005

It's been a long time and I can still see him smile. I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

Love,

Kathy Weiss

Damiana Greb

August 30, 2005

Steve was like a brother-in-law to me. It was always so much fun when Steve was there, whether it be at a party, or just visiting. He could make you smile just by him smiling or laughing. The Roa family will forever always be in my heart. Love you guys!!!!

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