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Victor Tartan Obituary

Tartan, Victor age 58, died suddenly, former husband of Denise, loving father of Natalie (Al) Barcas, Elizabeth (Adam) Woznicki and Dina, proud Papa of Adam, Jeremy, Sammy, Alexa and Anthony, loving brother of Eugenia (Valeriu) Morariu, Zamfira Tartan and the late Maria Seichei, loving uncle to Vasile, Zamfria, Maria, Istina, Monica and Victoria, a great friend to many. Funeral Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Ralph Massey Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to St. Francis Borgia Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 8, 2008.

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Peggi Klein

April 29, 2009

I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Victor was a friend of mine while I was in high school. My prayers are with his family and friends.

Dina Tartan

March 8, 2009

Happy Birthday

Dina Tartan

October 2, 2008

It's already October. I wish I could stop time. I understand that life goes on, but I do not want it to without you. It has been four months without you and it seems like yesterday to me. The wound I have is so deep. I guess no one understands until they lose a parent. Natalie and Lizzie feel the same way. We have been keeping each other strong. I wish you would give me a sign, or come to me in my dreams, you haven't in awhile now. I have been working really hard you would be proud of me. I tell my students stories about you from when I was little. This world is turning upside down and crazy. I bet you are looking down saying "I told you so, daddy was always right." I watch the news and I wish I could still talk to you or hear you lecture about how credit cards are no good and do not ever buy something you can't afford. Thank god I have all of those important tips from you and that you left me prepared for this world. Please send me a sign...
Your daughter

Gabriella Fini

September 11, 2008

Hi Victor, Nat is really sad and misses you these days. She wishes that you were the one picking up the kids from school, I know you would of enjoyed walking down foster with Lizzie picking up the twins or going to get ALexa. There's not much I can do for her besides right this down for her.

They miss you alot

September 10, 2008

We miss you........

Dina Tartan

September 10, 2008

Tom Battaglia

August 9, 2008

Hi Victor,
I know I should have signed this earlier but I always think I am busy when I'm not. You were a such a great friend to me and my family. You were always so loving and caring to everybody. I'll always remember when I wanted to watch the baseball game on tv and you took me to a cafe so we could watch the Cubs game while we drank Perrier. Haha. I love you and I will miss you.

Dina Tartan

July 12, 2008

Daddy,
I am having such a hard time. I wish I was prepared for this, but I guess this is never something anyone is ready for. I still think about you every day and I have dreams about you. Everything reminds me of you. I was at the mall today and it just does not seem real! I thought of you in Target and Starbucks. You loved meeting us at the mall. I drive down Addison and I hope to see you in front of your club. I wish we had more time together. The kids talk about you all the time. They ask for their Papa and candy. We went to the pool today and Adam was talking about the day you guys got caught there in the tornado. Its not getting easier. Each day is so hard. Everywhere I go, people say great things about you and know me as Vic's daughter. I am proud of that. I want one more day with you....and can't believe you aren't coming back...

Dina Tartan

June 27, 2008

Hi Daddy,
It has been three weeks since you left us...and I miss you so much! There has not been a second that goes by that you are not on my mind. I was thinking about good memories as a child and that it is because of you that I am who I am. I remember coming home from preschool after the first week and telling you I wanted to quit, you told me "You are the boss Dina," and I quit. I remember crying on the porch one day and you came home. You hated to see me cry and you always wanted me to be so tough. You asked me why I was crying and I told you all the kids and my sisters had bikes and were out riding and I did not have one. You immediately walked me over to Zayre and let me pick out anything I wanted! It was purple with butterflies and it was beautiful. You told me "Why didn't you ask daddy before?" And you told me you would always give me anything I needed. I remember when I was thirteen and I thought I could drive, so I snuck the car out and crashed right into the building! I thought you would kill me and Natalie made me tell you the truth. I was so scared! You did not even get mad at me. You told me I was just like you! And now as an adult, I realize that is the best compliment anyone could ever give me. You made me a strong, smart, and confident woman. I love and miss you so much and will cherish the good memories I have and keep you alive in my heart for eternity.

I LOVE YOU DADDY!
~Dina

Lizzie Tartan-Woznicki

June 23, 2008

Daddy, I miss you so much and think about you every single day. I still can't believe that you are gone. I will always remember everything you taught me about life! I've learned so much from you. You were the smartest man I ever knew and I am proud to be your daughter. I just wish you never had to suffer so much! I know you are finallly at peace and in heaven. You will always be in my heart and soul forever. I don't know why you were taking from us so young. The only way I can justify your death is by thinking only the Good die young. I love you. Lizzie

Natalie Barcas

June 21, 2008

Daddy,
I will miss you always and forever will hear you ringing my doorbell. It won't be the same here without you. Lizzie, Dina, and I knew how much you loved us. You were always proud of everything we did good or bad. You taught us so much about life and I am forever grateful for having you in my life. Anthony will still ask for candy and Leka will still wear her dresses and heals. We will always remember how much fun we had with you. We wish you would of just had more time with us this summer to take us bike riding with our new bikes. Please watch over us every day as if you never left.

June 14, 2008

nat barcas

June 13, 2008

ron monaco

June 13, 2008

my prayers go out to victor's daughters.your father was a wonderful man.

Linnie Oliver

June 11, 2008

Uncle Victor, you were a wonderful uncle to me. I will never forget you were the only person that was willing to teach me how to drive. Wow did you have patience. I now give road test at the DMV thanks to you. Thank you for giving me the best cousins in the world. Love you, Linnie

Al Barcas

June 10, 2008

Victor,

I'll miss the good times we had. Watching the kids surround their Papa for Jolly Ranchers. Watching baseball and you telling me it's just a game when I would get too excited or mad over the White Sox. Talks about politics, religion, real estate and whatever else came up. Rest in peace with your parents, your sister, your nephew and all the saints.

Your son-in-law and friend,
Al

June 10, 2008

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our condolences go out to you and your family. Your family will be in our thoughts.
The AIELLO Family.

Karin Hanson

June 9, 2008

Dear Liz:
I am so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Gail Greenberg

June 9, 2008

Dear Liz and Family:
I was very sorry to hear about your father's passing. I hope that fond memories of him will help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

THERESA SABATINO

June 9, 2008

TO VICTORS FAMILY, WE ENJOYED MANY NITES SITTING WITH HIM AND THERESA NAVARRO OVER AT JERRYS RESTAURANT THOSE PAST COUPLE OF YRS. WE WILL MISS SEEING HIM AROUND. SO SORRY FOR THE SUDDEN LOSS OF VICTOR

Catherine Czoty

June 9, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers...

Gabriella Fini

June 9, 2008

Growing up with the Tartan family was a blessing in my life. I will always remember how proud he was of his 3 daughters and the love he felt for his grandchildren. He would do anything for them and loved being around them. He will be missed deeply.

Dina Tartan

June 8, 2008

I love you...more than you know and I am so deeply sorry I did not get to say goodbye. I know you are finally at peace.

Geno Tucci

June 8, 2008

Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Geno and Terri Tucci

laura rossi

June 8, 2008

There will be a time when all of the pieces fit together and we will understand the reason for the pain.

cindy DeAngelo

June 8, 2008

Victor will always be remembered for his kindness, compassion and friendship. Our memories of him will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace.

Frank Morelli

June 8, 2008

My deepest condolences to Vic's family. I knew Vic for 45 years, he was a good friend and made everyone around him smile and laugh. The world is a more empty place today.

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