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LaPiana, William "Billy" age 33, of Westchester, loving father of Francine and Connie, beloved son of John and Grace, fond brother of Josephine Castello, Anthony (Karyn) Parille and Michael (Lori) Parille. Visitation Monday, 9 to 10 a.m., at the Divine Providence Church, 2550 S. Mayfair, Westchester, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Linhart Funeral Home. Info 708-749-2255 or www.linhartfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 11, 2007.

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February 11, 2008

Billy I cant believe its been a year since you have left your family, friends and loved ones. I want you to know I will forever hold many great memories of my childhood in my heart that include your presence. I still have a pictures of us in 1st grade I will forever cherish that picture with you smiling from ear to ear..........I miss you and think of you often JoJo (Venice) Madrigal

Mike & Carleen

February 9, 2008

Billy,
This book is going to close as it has been one year today.
Just know you are in all of our hearts. We miss your laugh and outgoing style. "MF" from Billy would make us smile.
Until we meet again.
From all your family & friends.
February 9, 2008

MIKE & CARLEEN

February 8, 2008

MISS YOU

Francine Kelley

February 6, 2008

Billy-It's been almost a year that you are gone, yet it is still so hard to believe. We had so many laughs & good times together. I wish we could go back 5 years & redo it all. You are missed by so many....especially Baby Fran & Connie. I'll always take good care of them.
Love,
Your "favorite" (when you needed something)sister-in-law!!!

January 25, 2008

My dearest Billy, There is not a childhood memory that does not include you,(east ave)You were one of a kind!I know we grew apart as we grew up but i always thought of you as one of my dearest friends.You are dearly missed.

December 9, 2007

billy
me and franie miss u sooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!We love you w/ all of our hearts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

connie

fran lapiana

November 8, 2007

dear daddy,
im in first grade now and i really miss you uncle tony will always take care of you up in heaven. mommy will allways miss you love Fran your little angel i'll always rember you
love,
franie

Franceen LaPiana

October 8, 2007

dere daddy i am in 1 st grad now. i miss you so much. wiy did you haf to go. i miss you. so it sems like it has ben fur evr and wer thincen ubowt you i ben praen to so that is it but i have 1 mur theg to say thet I love you so so so so much. love franceen lapiana.

Mary Kay Buffo

February 22, 2007

To the LaPiana, Parille and Costello families, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Billy. He was such a great kid. I can remember him riding his bike on the block when George and I were first dating as well as when he used to come in the bar when I was bartending....We're sorry we were unable to attend the services. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mary Kay and Geoge Buffo and family

Nicky Cascarano

February 16, 2007

Sorry we lost you. My condolences to your family and your many many friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Krista LaPiana

February 15, 2007

truley one in a million! I will miss you always! You were a great daddy! And a great friend! Thanks for the special times!

Mario Lavorato

February 14, 2007

Thank you, Billy, for a lifetime of memories. I am a better man because you were my friend!

Louie Mazza

February 13, 2007

Billy will remain a part of everyone that he has touched over the years, stories and memories of him will live on through all of his friends and family.

Joe Rassano

February 12, 2007

Billy,
I will miss you and will never forget the good times we had. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Joe and Christina Rassano

John Geraci

February 12, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficulty time. With deepest sympathy.

John Geraci & Family

Anthony and Gloria Cioffi

February 12, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

BRIAN MCKINLEY

February 12, 2007

I MISS MY FRIEND

josie sanfilippo

February 12, 2007

Billy, You're in my thoughts and prayers. You will be missed.

Joe & Gina Arquilla

February 12, 2007

Billy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will truly be missed by many and never be forgotten. Very few people can make Joe smile, and you always did. You have left a permanent impression in our hearts and the hearts of many others.

Frankie Bifero

February 12, 2007

Billy, you were larger than life itself and a dear friend to many, many people. You will forever be in our hearts.

Love, Frankie and Jeanna Bifero

Billy Lord

February 11, 2007

Billy was a man with a big heart and great sense of humor. My condolences. God Bless.

Thomas Rogers & Family

February 11, 2007

Billy, although we haven't seen each other since high school, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences to the Lapiana family.

Felix Venice Jr.

February 11, 2007

John & Grace, It is with a heavy heart I offer my deepest sympathy for your loss, may the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ give you strength in your time of need and always respectfully yours..... Felix Venice Jr.

Renee Mocnik

February 11, 2007

Billy, you will never be forgotten and I am glad to have so many memories of good times together with our kids. Bella adored you and will miss playing tackle with you! You we're loved by so many and will be missed every day.
Love, Renee

Matt Giandonato

February 11, 2007

My sincere condolences to Billy's family and friends. My thoughts are with you all.

JoJo Madrigal--Venice

February 11, 2007

Mr and Mrs LaPiana my thoughts and prayers go out to you both and your family, with deepest sympathy...JoJo Madrigal/Venice

connie orourke

February 11, 2007

daddy,i love you and i will miss you soo much and you are an awesome person

Michael Vicario

February 11, 2007

Dear John, Deeply sorry for your lost. May God have mercy on your son's soul, may he also bring you, Grace and family the comfort and peace in which you need at this very sorrowful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Michael Vicario and family

Franceen LaPiana

February 11, 2007

Hi daddy. Like I always say you will always be in my heart. I love you. Dad you know Uncle Tony will always take care of you. I love you Daddy. I miss you and after school my mom told me that you died in your sleep. Thats all for now.
Love, Fran (PUMPKIN)

Tom and Barbara

February 11, 2007

Billy,we'll always remember your smiling face.you left all your family and friends much,much too early. Our prayers are with all of you on this sad day.

gina porter

February 11, 2007

grace, john and family, words cannot express the sympathy I feel for you all. I hope you find comfort in the good times with Billy. Love, Gina and Joe Porter

Scott Cione

February 11, 2007

Our sincere condolences to your lost of Billy. Our prays and thoughts are with you all.

The Cione Family

John Mika

February 11, 2007

To the family and friends of Billy LaPiana,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We share your pain, and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Johnny and Josephine Mika

patrick bibbiano

February 11, 2007

billy,you will always be in my heart and mind
love patrick

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