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Susan Cerra Obituary

Cerra, Susan 84, beloved wife of Angelo, loving mother of Lu Cerra and Phil (Beth) Cerra, proud grandmother of Olivia Cerra-Krawiec, Amy, Abigail and the late Ellen, dear sister of Mary Noble, Theresa Trezzo, Tony (Ethel) Federici, and the late Arcey O'Reilly, Pat Federici, Millie Grandolfo and Bob Federici. Visitation Monday, 4 to 9 p.m., at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Margaret Mary Church, Chicago. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL, 60025. Info., 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 1, 2007.

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Wendy Lowell

July 5, 2007

Deepest sympathy and so very sorry for your loss.

Nancy Isenogle (Rizleris)

July 3, 2007

Dear Uncle Angelo,
I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Sue. I, too, have many wonderful memories of her when I was younger. Her smile and sense of humor will never be forgotten. I send you my love and my prayers; I know Aunt Sue is in a better place and finally at peace.

Barbara Scariano

July 2, 2007

Uncle Angelo,Lu and Phillip,
Please accept our condolences on the death of Aunt Sue. She was a wonderful lady, and will be missed by all who loved her. Her sense of humor was enormous, and as a child, I remember always wanting to be around her at Grandma's house because she always made me laugh. And now, I laugh for her because she is in a wonderful place, at last, and is reunited with her mom and brother and sisters! My dad and mom both send their love to all of you. Memories of her will help get all of us through this loss. God bless you all.

Love, Barbara and Tony Scariano and Tony and Ethel Federici

Cindy Kauth

July 1, 2007

Uncle Angelo, Lu, and Philip,

I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Sue. I have good memories of her when we were younger. She had a great sense of humor,was thoughtful and a GREAT COOK! Aunt Sue would always bring me an extra coffee can full of pizelles. She gave me something special that I am able to share with my family - the pizzelle recipe. My son Matthew loves to help me make them. He talks about making them with his family someday and keeping the tradition. Making pizelles reminds me of Aunt Sue and Christmas time at grandma's and Aunt Arcy's house.

Thanks Aunt Sue,love ya,


Cindy, Jennifer, and Matthew

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