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Virginia Girardi Obituary

Girardi, Virginia (nee Cottone), beloved wife of Vincent, loving mother of Dick (Melody) Cichocky, Roseanne "Babe" Posson, Frank (Carol) and Vince (Kim), proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from the Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving. Mass 10 a.m., at St. Ladislaus Church. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-276-7800

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 2, 2007.

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Roseanne (Babe) Posson

November 18, 2007

My mom, was always helping other people, I remember. She taught me how to be a good person and I am truly going to miss her, but I know she is with Jesus because she was a special Mom.

Sylvia Bujak-Mallon

November 3, 2007

Thank you for always being such a great friend to myself and my family. You will be greatly missed. You are with me in my thoughts and prayers always.

June Laz

November 3, 2007

Roseanne,
So sorry about your Mom, but you know the saying..She is in a better place and not suffering. It is hard on you, but take one day at a time.

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