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Sylvia Ricchio Obituary

Ricchio, Sylvia (nee Speranza), age 54, late of Demotte, IN, formerly of Calumet City, born February 9, 1955 in Italy and died March 15, 2009. Survived by two daughters, Lisa (Oscar) Ricchio-Lagunas and Anna Ricchio, one son Pasquale, five sisters, Paulina, Anna, Emma, Eva and Carmalina Speranza, her parents, Vincenzo and Yolanda Speranza (nee LoBianco), grandmother of three. She was a homemaker, an avid knitter and dog lover. Funeral Mass Friday, 11:30 a.m. St. Mary Catholic Church, Mokena, IL. Interment Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. at Gerardi Funeral Home, Lincoln Highway at 95th Ave. (1 block E. of LaGrange Rd. on Rt. 30), Frankfort, IL. For funeral info, 815-469-2144.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 19, 2009.

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October 22, 2009

We thank YOU ALL for your condolences. Your thoughts and prayers will continue to be with us.

We miss you MOM!!!

Love, Lisa, Anna & Pasqualino

April 9, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. I knew Sylvia when I lived in Calumet City on the next block from her. I was just 10 years old when I met her and she was just the greatest woman one could have known. She was such a mentor when I was growing up. Her accent was amazing and I will never forget how she would try so hard to teach me her language. Just know she will always be in our hearts and the Lord will take care of her as well as all of her family.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Susan Kozlowski-Rehfeldt

Juan J. Moreno

April 6, 2009

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

Tony & Kathy Lofrano

April 4, 2009

To the Ricchio Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. If we can do anything, please call us.

Scott & Florrie Piet

March 29, 2009

Lisa,Anna,Pasquale, we send our sincere condolences to your family, Sylvia will also be missed by many friends.

Wendy Lietzow

March 27, 2009

Dear Pasquale, so very sorry about the loss of your mother. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. May God comfort you with his love at this time.

Sarah Syriani- Barbari

March 27, 2009

To The Ricchio Family,

We personally know how difficult it is to lose a mother. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Just remember that although she is no longer living in the presant she will forever live on through you 3. Honor her by living the best and fullest life you can possibly live.

Sincerely, The Syriani Family

vanessa nolden

March 25, 2009

Pasquale I'm praying for you and your family.I'm so sorry.I'f you need anything I'm there for you.

Marcos Sierra

March 23, 2009

Pasqualy,Anna,Lisa,our condolences to you guys.We are here you guys,we have never forgot you or will ever forget your mom.We have many wonderful memories with all you guys and your mom.We have her in our hearts,prayers and our deepest thoughts.

Kathy Ericksen

March 23, 2009

Pasquale
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there's anything I can do, Pasquale, please let me know.

Nancy Penilla

March 22, 2009

My deepest condolescences. I worked at the OTB with her. She was always making people smile. I always would tell her she had a beautiful accent.

Megan Barbee

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family through this awful time. I am so sorry this had to happen to such a sweet, caring woman. Sylvia was our neighbor and friend, she loved my children as if they were her own grandkids. we will truely miss her.

Sherry Olsen

March 21, 2009

I worked with Sylvia in Merrillville a few years back, She was a good person.Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.

Don & Mindy Olivieri

March 20, 2009

Lisa and Family,
We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

Dr. Bill Lyzak

March 20, 2009

Lisa and Anna,

It was my privilege and pleasure to have met and cared for your mother. I so enjoyed our conversations about Sicily, our dogs, her hopes and her treatment. I will always remember Sylvia with great fondness and appreciation for her faith in my care.

Mari Sanchez

March 20, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Jesse Barraza

March 20, 2009

Pasquale Ricchio & Family,

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during these hard times.

Take care,

Jesse Barraza

March 20, 2009

Pasquale,
I am very sorry of the loss of your mother.My thoughts and prayers are with you.May god bless you and your family in this time.

D.Camargo & Family.

Elick Bobette Jenny hoover

March 20, 2009

Iam very sorry for what you all are going through my heart goes out to you this is the hardest way to deal with a death my prayers are with you all

March 20, 2009

Ricchio Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Sylvia will be missed by all at our office. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ricchio family during this tragic time.
Accent Dental & Dr. Lyzak

Stefan Ignasiak

March 20, 2009

Ricchio,
I'm so sorry to hear of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

March 19, 2009

Ricchio Family-

Our deepest sympathies for your loss... Sylvia was a very nice neighbor, but above all our friend.

She would walk her dogs around the block quite a bit and would always stop by to say hello and would always invite the kids over to hang around and play.

She was a very forgiving person and very sweet. We would swap stories back and forth about living in Illinois and coming to Indiana.

We will really miss seeing her around the neighborhood walking her babies (dogs)in the mornings and are just in shock over this entire event.

Our prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Rob, Debbie, RJ, and Jeremy Piersma (neighbors)

Carole Sharpe

March 19, 2009

Lisa,
I am truly sorry for your loss.

Dave Coglianese Dana Sharpe

March 19, 2009

Pasquale,
Our thoughts are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Chris,Joanne, and family Shaffer(neighbors)

March 19, 2009

Dear Ricchio Family
Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers to all of you. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

Liz & Celi

March 19, 2009

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Joy DeVos

March 19, 2009

My heart goes out to the Lisa and her family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Tony & Rita Rossignuolo & Family

March 19, 2009

Lisa, Anna, and Pasquale:
We were very sadden to hear about the passing of your mother. May God Bless your entire family during this difficult time. We will always keep your mom and your entire family in our prayers.

Ramona De Leon

March 19, 2009

With deepest sympathy to Pasquale and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wilfredo Vale

March 19, 2009

Pasquale. I send my prayers to you and your family for the lost of your mother. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.

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Larry Ignasiak

March 19, 2009

Dear Pasquale, just recieved news of your Mothers sudden passing. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during these trying times.

Charmaine Sanek

March 19, 2009

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

Joanie Spencer

March 19, 2009

Pasquale
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our heart felt prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time and we will always keep your mom in our daily prayers.

Gina Maltase

March 19, 2009

My deepest sympathies to Lisa and her whole family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I am so deeply sorry.

Jeni Healy

March 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to this family. Our deepest sympathies to Lisa, Anna, and Pasquale. We will be praying and thinking of you through during this time of mourning.

Betsy Johnson

March 19, 2009

Lisa and your family, we are deeply sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Mike and Betsy Johnson

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