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Virginia Marano Obituary

Marano, Virginia (nee LaPorta), devoted mother of John Marano and Louise (Emanuel) Brown, cherished grandmother of Ashley and Jason Brown, loving sister of Jeanette (the late William) Fletcher, the late Philip LaPorta, Phyllis Eichhorn, the late Mary, Joseph, Michael, Frank, Salvatore LaPorta, Jen Barone, Francis Farmer, Pauline and James Shannon, dear aunt of Philip and Lisa LaPorta, William (Sheila), Anthony (Margie) and Charles Fletcher, Barbara (John) Atterberry, Kathleen (William) Close, Michael (Gail), James (Joanne), Shawn, Erin, Jennifer, Billy Joe, Joette, Johnny, Chrissy, Zoe, Christian and Will, loving caregiver to Magic. A brief visitation will take place at All Saints-St. Anthony Church on Friday, May 12, 2006, from 9 to 10 a.m., with Funeral Mass immediately following. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by: Dalcamo Funeral Home, 312-842-8681.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 11, 2006.

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LINDA FRAID

May 17, 2006

Louise and Johnny,

Sorry about your Mom, she's at peace and not suffering anymore. There are no words at a time like this believe me I know.

Take care,

Helen Ferro

May 15, 2006

The Ferro's feel your pain as you go through the grief on the loss of your beloved mother. Please know that you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. May the Angels lift you up and may the good memories ease the hurt. As what our priest always tells us, "you may not see me anymore, but whenever you think of me, I am here, in your heart." Your Mom is always there with you whenever you think of her.

Tina Moore

May 11, 2006

Our deepest sympathy go out to John and Louise for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. And a good ma to Magic.



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Angie Passarelli

May 11, 2006

Dear Johnny & Louise so sorry to hear about your ma. My condolenses to both of you and your family. Your friend, Angie Passarelli

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