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Virginia Gelsomino Obituary

Gelsomino, Virginia L. 96, of Riverside, beloved wife of the late Victor, devoted mother of John P. (Susan, nee Nigro), Victor V. (Kathy, nee Villasana) and Richard (Patricia, nee Dziubanek), dearest grandmother of John, Angela, Dana (Kyle) Pumroy, Victor, Shelly (Sandro) Scardamaglia and Andrea, great-grandmother of Anthony and Sabrina Scardamaglia, fond aunt of many. Retired Supervisor for the Ninth Naval District. Funeral services Saturday, September 2, 9:30 a.m., at Ivins Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside, to St. Mary Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Entombment St. Joseph Mausoleum. Funeral Info: 708-447-2261 or www.ivinsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 31, 2006.

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Maria V Posada

September 6, 2006

Mr. Vic Gelsomino

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your mother is now with our precious Lord. Take care and God bless you and yours.

John Fornek

September 1, 2006

I am greatly saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. All of us that have known you share in your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

CHICAGO AREA CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING

August 31, 2006

WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CLOSE KNIT GROUP OF PEOPLE. WHEN ONE HURTS THE OTHERS HEAL. I HOPE THIS BRINGS COMFORT TO KNOW THAT WE SHARE YOUR PAIN AND SUFFERING.

BETTY AND ROY JOHNSON

August 31, 2006

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER VIRGINIA. FROM THE WAY YOU TALKED ABOUT HER SHE WAS A GRAND LADY AND WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY ALL.

Susan Binkis

August 31, 2006

On behalf of the Social Studies Department at Kelly High School, sincere condolences go to Dr. John and Mrs. Susan Gelsomino on the passing of your dear relative. Your mother would be proud of the impact you have had on so many students' lives.

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