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William DiCianni Obituary

DiCianni, William age 92, WWII Veteran, Member of the 9th Air Force, longtime parishioner of The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 35 year employee of the Chicago American and Chicago Tribune newspapers and 62 year member of the Chicago Mailers Union. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Skembare) for 42 years, loving father of William (Nanette), Robert, Thomas and Anthony, loving grandfather of Nicholas, Marc, Amanda, and Matthew, Kristen, Ellie, and Jack, fond uncle and great-uncle to many. Funeral Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. (Frank Reda & Son, Directors) to The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info call 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2009.

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Sharon Paterson

July 31, 2009

Bob - I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. It was a pleasure to meet him that time when we were both playing golf with our Dads. I know you were very close to him so it must be a painful loss. I will keep him in my prayers.

July 18, 2009

Bill, Matt just told me about your Dad. Sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Mary Jane Langietti

Lynne DiCianni

July 15, 2009

Uncle Bill, you will always be remembered.
All our love,
Rudy and Lynne from Florida

July 14, 2009

BOB AFTER READING YOUR DADS GUEST BOOK
I NOTICED A NAME THAT IS FAMILAR TO ME.
LEE MOSCNISKI, I WENT TO GRAMMER SCHOOL WITH A LEE,

ST. JAMES IN CHICAGO,ON NORTH MANGO AVE.

I WONDER IF ITS HIM. JOHN TALAGA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL.

GRADUATE IN 1952.THANK YOU.

July 14, 2009

7-14-09
BOB, YOUR DAD WAS ALWAYS THERE TO SAY HELLO TO ME,I ALWAYS RESPONDED WITH A HAND SHAKE.WE TALKED A LITTLE ABOUT MY WIFES UNCLES AT THE TRIB.SAM AND CARLO
BONFLIGO THEY WERE ALSO MAILERS,
NEXT TIME I GOLF I JUST KNOW I WILL BE LOOKING FOR HIM IN THE CART.
I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.

JOHN TALAGA

Lee Moscinski

July 14, 2009

Bob , your dad was a wonderful person . I always enjoyed talking to him when you brought him to Oakbrrok golf course . He always had a pleasant word for me . We playe with you and your dad at sherwood in Indiana . It was always a pleasure

Lee Chicago

Satindra Chakravorty

July 13, 2009

Mr. Dicianni was my landlord for almost 2 decades. During this time, both my wife and I developed a fondness for him. I was struck by his friendliness and great generosity. As far as the landlord-tenant relationship goes, there couldn't be one, any better. More importantly, I will always remember him with the greatest of respect.
Satindra Chakravorty/Martha Barbiaux

July 13, 2009

"Uncle" Bill, you will always be my guy. I'll miss you. God bless you. I know HE will because you were always kind and giving.
Rest in peace,

Paula CeCe.

Paula CeCe

July 13, 2009

"Uncle" Bill, you will always be my guy. I'll miss you. God bless you. I know HE will because you were always kind and giving.
Rest in peace,

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