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Walter Fortuna Obituary

Fortuna, Walter C. age 76, beloved husband of the late Gertrude (nee Trochimiak), loving father of Mark, Sgt. C.P.D. Canine Unit (Theresa), proud grandfather of Christopher (Jill) and David Fortuna, Lawrence, CPD Unit 008 (Jeanette) and Bryan Herhold; great grandfather of Alexis, Ryan and Lauren, fond brother of Josephine Bleecher and Julia (late Andrew) Jendrzijas. Funeral services will be on Monday, where family and friends will gather at St. Clare of Monte Falco Church at 9:45 a.m. for a Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, 10201 S. Roberts Road (8000W), Palos Hills. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to: Les Turner ALS Foundation, 8142 N. Lawndale Ave., Skokie, IL, 60076. 773-582-598-5880.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 6, 2004.

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cheryl serafini-schlatre

June 6, 2004

Aunt Julie,

My Condolences n the loss of your brother. Ask Linda to email me.



cheryl

Thomas faragoi

June 6, 2004

Mark, I am very sorry to hear of the death of your father

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