Neighbors Magazine April 2020

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Sometimes I think there are only two instructions we need to follow to develop and deepen our spiritual life: slow down and let go.

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—Oriah Mountain Dreamer, from “The Dance”

The good news. Well, if you’re waiting for the national cable and print media; if you’re waiting for the CDC or even the State of Illinois to have a daily briefing on the good news going on during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have to hold your breath longer than ten seconds. Even social media has lapsed in the good news department, flooded with photos of hoarders all over the country, shopping carts overloaded with eggs, toilet paper (still not sure why), hand sanitizer and diapers then gouging people on eBay with prices that should be considered criminal during a crisis.

Then there’s Neighbors Magazine, so far down on the media totem pole that only one little corner of the panicked world even knows about us. Let me preface my further comments by saying this: look closely at the advertisers in this issue? All struggling, all wondering if they will even be open for business by the end of this unprecedented year, but yet all willing to invest what they have in the publication that believed in promoting the hell out of small businesses long before shop local was a hashtag. Please patronize them every single chance you get.

That said, over the last few weeks, I have not turned on the TV even once. Thinking about and watching some people get forced into situations they’ve abandoned has been entertainment enough. It has forced people to monitor homework, cook meals and feed their kids instead of pawning most of the responsibilities off on the schools; it has forced us off the couch and outside to get some fresh air; it has forced us to stop being so sloppy with our lives and hygiene—since when does an entire world have to be reminded to wash their hands frequently? Many hope that good will come from these challenging times and that people will learn and change. We’ll see.

Good deeds and good people aren’t making headlines but good people don’t care. They don’t need a pandemic to pitch in. When a dialysis patient needed eggs to ensure a steady supply of protein, I called James Stramaglia at Harlo Grill and Letty Sanchez at Cafe 23. Dozens of eggs were waiting for me when I got there. When nursing homes were locked down, Sam Stanovich at Firehouse Subs Stone Park reached out to me, wanting to help, willing to make as many boxed lunches as were needed. When Pastor and talented musician Eliot Wimbush, facing the heartache of closing Maywood’s oldest church, saw people hurting, he posted a video—he sang the Lord’s Prayer a cappella, inspiring many who are desperately seeking answers. When facilities and hospitals were desperate for any kind of face masks, Carli Baldo at Special T Unlimited in Hillside hustled to promote their distributor Bayside, who was willing to donate to medical professionals anywhere in the U.S., hoping to spread the word and stop the spread. With seniors stranded, Quasthoff’s flowers offered to use its drivers to deliver basic necessities to their front door. And with the front door locked, River Forest Chocolates hit the road, delivering hundreds of bags of artisan chocolates to ER staffs. We are all being forced to think and do things differently. Aesop was right: slow and steady will win the race. But, this is no ordinary race. Stay home, if you can. But if you are out, be safe and do some good.

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SIMPLE THINGS WE CAN DO. It’s called: DO the FIVE to keep the virus from spreading: 1. Hands. Wash themoften.

2. Elbow. Cough into it.

3. FACE. Don’t touch it.

4. Feet. Stay 6 feet away fromother people.

5. Feel sick? Stay home.

ABOVE& BEYOND

Despite stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders, there are those who feel the need to help and show gratitude to people serving on the front lines of a pandemic; those who are elderly and alone; those who are trying but can’t secure basic necessities. Extraordinary individuals, neighbors and local business owners are stepping up. In a world of fear and isolation, they are bringing hope and joy, food and comfort to others, despite the cost and even potential danger to themselves.

Pictured, Junior Pinal of Aracely’s Bakery delivers lunch to Marianna Coco-Woosley for the staff of her ER Department at Gottlieb Hospital in Melrose Park.

T

hese are unprecedented times.

None of us has lived through a pandemic. Even in the aftermath of 9-11, there was no social distancing, no immediate threat that the person in front of you at the grocery store might be the carrier of a fatal virus.

But as the nation faces the COVID-19 crisis together, some are wisely fearful and hunkered down at home, while others, taking every precaution, step up— with limited resources and with no master plan, just instinct and an excess of compassion in their hearts.

It wasn’t that long ago that Aracely’s, a family-owned bakery, now with several busy locations (two locally in Melrose Park and Franklin Park), was struggling to stay afloat. With the introduction of homemade tamales to their menu, business boomed and the family’s hard work was beginning to pay off. Until the COVID-19 outbreak, which has crippled businesses in Illinois—and around the world. Owners of the LaGrange location, Junior Pinal and his wife, Araceli Rincon,

were inspired after talking with Rincon’s sister, who is a nurse practitioner. “We wanted healthcare workers to know that we are supporting them and stand behind them,” said Pinal. “Some actually feel forgotten.” On Saturday, March 21, the bakery made its first meal delivery to MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn—meals that include a sandwich, chips, cookies, soft drinks and also tamales, muffins and other bread. “These meals are a small token of our appreciation,” explained Pinal. “These employees are working around the clock, putting themselves at risk.” Since March 21st, Pinal estimates that he has delivered as many as 500 meals to 10 hospitals, including Gottlieb (pictured above). “It warms our hearts to bring smiles to faces every day,” he said on the Facebook page, which features many of the happy healthcare workers.

When Pinal shared his idea with longtime friend and Melrose Park Village Trustee Arturo Mota, Mota paused, knowing that Junior Pinal’s passion to be generous would also be costly.

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“Every meal is worth about $10. Maybe we could invite people to sponsor a meal, just to help defray the cost,” suggested Mota. Within a few hours, they raised over $2,000 and generated interest from individuals and agencies that were willing to pay for an entire workplace lunch.

Mota was first to hand his friend his credit card to jumpstart the effort. As a former Proviso Township Mental Health Commission Board member, Mota was pleased to accept their donation of $600 toward future meals. “When I heard the enthusiasm in Junior’s voice from doing so much good, it was the first time we smiled and laughed in three weeks,” said Mota. They encourage others to follow Aracely Bakery on Facebook to smile, to get involved and join the upcoming GoFundMe effort that plans to partner Aracely with other area small businesses to create not only different kinds of boxed lunches but to create work for local business owners who are trying desperately to survive.

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From the family of musicians who serenades their neighbors on Elmwood Avenue in Oak Park to business owners uniting to share products and ideas, most people expect nothing in return, including publicity, but we felt it was very important to put the spotlight on a few extraordinary neighbors in this issue.

QUASTHOFF’S FLOWERS: “IT’S THE LEAST WE CAN DO”

Katie Muellner of Quasthoff’s Flowers, 8125 W. Grand Avenue in River Grove, sends drivers to destinations across Chicagoland every day with flowers for every occasion.

Aware that the COVID-19 outbreak would leave some people, particularly the elderly, stranded at home without groceries, Katie posted on Facebook and the response was not quite what she expected. “We offered to deliver basics like bread and milk to anyone who needed them,” explained Katie. “Our drivers are on the road anyway and we would gladly deliver locally to anyone who needs help.” Braced for an influx of calls from area residents after more than 200 “likes” and over 50 “shares” on Facebook, no one called—but people flocked to the small storefront to buy flowers and pass them out. “We were amazed at how it prompted people to do a good deed. So many came in and bought bunches of tulips and then gave them all away. They say that flowers can’t solve problems, but they’re a great start. Supporting each other and our communities is all we can do right now. If anyone still needs something, we will gladly leave it by your door and notify you.”

Clerk Kathy Ranieri (left) and Village Trustee Terri Sarro (below) are proud public servants in North Riverside.

But they just might be prouder to be moms and residents in the town often referred to as “The Small Community with a Big Heart.” When COVID-19 closed the local schools, Ranieri posted on Facebook that she would be willing to help out any parents who needed cereal and other groceries. As the mother of four, she’s used to having a full pantry. After talking with Sarro and friend Laurie Berscheid, they decided to create a page dedicated to connecting people with needs and supplies.

Within hours, the new North Riverside Neighbors Helping Neighbors page had nearly 300 members sharing resources. “The shocking and most gratifying part so far has been that more people want to help than be helped. Many are posting updated information on store hours and store closings, Meals on Wheels services, craft ideas for kids, park closings and all kinds of valuable information that can be accessed safely from home. We’ve even offered to just chat with those who are stressed from being physically distant,” Ranieri explained. “No one person has this pandemic figured out, but we believe this page will help us figure things out together.”

For Sarro, the response is also overwhelming.

“Our first glimpses of all the hoarding prompted us to reach out to people who really need things,” said Sarro. “With so many people offering to help, we decided to draft a note that they can leave on doors because seniors, homebound and at-risk residents most likely don’t have access to Facebook. If someone needs something, we’ll find it. Every day in our town and in every town, someone is down on their luck. This crisis has only made things worse.

There is a lot of need but, in North Riverside, there is also a lot of kindness and I think this group will provide supplies—and hope.”

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When anyone of us isn’t feeling well, a bowl of chicken soup usually does the trick. But when a never-before pandemic hit, retired Melrose Park firefighter Joe Padula, kicked it up a notch. He loaded up on boneless chicken breasts from nearby Costco and International Meat Company, buying more than 20 pounds of product. Then he put his two daughters, Alexa and Gianna, to work in the kitchen, chopping up pounds of celery, carrots and onions. “Not only did I want to help people but I wanted to teach my girls that it’s okay to reach out to the less fortunate around us. They already knew that but the three of us in the kitchen together made it a family giving project,” explained Padula.

At the end of the day, Padula made 15 gallons of chicken soup—good for the body and the soul. He contacted his friends at Scudiero’s Bakery & Deli in Melrose Park for sturdy, restaurant-quality containers and loaded his truck with nearly 60 still-warm containers to be delivered. After contacting some friends, he got the names and addresses of seniors, many with health issues, that were truly in need of a hot healthy meal. “It’s a sore spot for me when I think that there are people who are hungry and don’t have enough to eat,” said Padula. “I’ve worked at places where food gets thrown away and it’s hard to take. It made me happy to do what I love to do—cook—and leave it on someone’s doorknob. I’ll do whatever I can to help.”

Businesses like Starship Restaurant and Catering in Forest Park, which partnered with the group Oak Park Working Moms to help feed first responders recently, didn’t want or expect any notoriety. But their kindness was found out and featured in an NBC5 Chicago story by Regina Waldroup: www.nbcchi.com/57ZN5gT. Neighbors • 10

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Give just 2 hours: Friday, April 24 from 6am to 6pm or Saturday, April 25, 8:30am to 4pm Students: Community Service Hours are available, too!

Misericordia/Heart of Mercy is a non-profit residential community that serves over 600 persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. Due to major funding cuts, Misericordia sponsors various fund raisers to ensure their standard of excellence in helping residents realize their greatest potential is not compromised. If you can’t volunteer, please send what you can to support Misericordia’s compassionate and meaningful work.

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As a monthly publication with limited space, we could never provide you with real-time updates, however, area organizations and many non-profits are relying on social media and all news outlets to get their message to a wider audience at this time. You will find phone numbers and websites here to make accessing the most current information a little easier.

TRITON, DISTRICT 89

Information for students, families

Triton College extended is Spring Break until March 29; classes will be online starting March 30. For more details about classes, registration, cancelled programs, etc., visit the website at triton.edu/pages/coronavirus-info/ School District 89 Grab & Go has partnered with Proviso High School District 209 to offer Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch during the emergency closure of schools. Families can pick up meals for school-aged children 18 and under at their nearest PTHS District 209 school. Breakfast will be available for pick up from 9 am to 10 am with lunch available from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

In addition, District 89 began offering Grab & Go pick up at each of its schools as of March 18. Pick up is available daily from 10 am to 12 pm at each designated pick up location: Emerson, 311 Washington in Maywood, Door E. Garfield Elementary, 1514 S. 9th, Maywood, Door D. Jane Addams School, 910 Division, Melrose Park, Door D. Lincoln, 811 Chicago Avenue, Maywood, Door A Melrose Park, 1715 W. Lake, Melrose Park, Door B Roosevelt Elementary, 1927 S. 15th, Broadview, Door G Irving Middle School, 805 S. 17th, Maywood, Door A Stevenson Middle, 1630 N. 20th, Melrose Park, Door A Washington Dual Language Academy, 1111 Washington in Maywood, use Door F. For updated information on this and other happenings, visit the website at www.maywood89.org.

RECREATION ON HOLD

VPD, Memorial Park, Franklin Park

At press time, all upcoming programs and events hosted

by Veterans Park District, Memorial Park and Park District of Franklin Park have been cancelled or suspended. For updates, check the following websites and Facebook pages: VPD: www.vpdpark.org Memorial Park: www.mempark.org Park District of Franklin Park: www.fpparks.org Neighbors • 12

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As a monthly publication with limited space, we could never provide you with real-time updates, however, area organizations and many non-profits are relying on social media and all news outlets to get their message to a wider audience at this time. You will find phone numbers and websites here to make accessing the most current information a little easier.

PROVISO TOWNSHIP

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Supervisor Michael Corrigan closed all Township offices on March 16, with an anticipated reopening date of April 1st, depending on CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health recommendations. Phone calls are being answered on a limited basis Monday through Friday, 9 am to Noon for the following departments: Township General Info: 449-4300 Handyman: 547-4001 Senior Services: 449-4307 Transportation: 344-7430 Proviso Township Mental Health Commission: 449-5508 Proviso Public Partnership: 240-4435 Assessor: 449-4304 Clerk: 449-4303

COOK COUNTY TREASURER Tax Payments, Annual Tax Sale

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi said homeowners concerned about COVID-19 can stay home to pay property taxes, check for refunds, file exemptions and appeals online at their respective websites. To pay taxes and check for refunds, visit www.cookcountytreasurer.com. To file for exemptions and appeals, use www.cookcountyassessor.com.

A Cook County Circuit Court Judge has indefinitely postponed the Annual Tax Sale of delinquent properties scheduled for May 8, 2020 until the court orders the sale to proceed. “Holding the Tax Sale under these circumstance would be unfair to tens of thousands of homeowners who are living paycheck-to-paycheck during this pandemic,” said Treasurer Maria Pappas. There are more than 52,000 properties whose delinquent taxes will be sold to investors at the future sale. Of those properties, more than 30,000 are homes; more than 23,000 owe less than $1,000; and about 2,000 are owned by senior citizens. Watch for any information related to the Annual Tax Sale at www.cookcountytreasurer.com.

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The U.S. Census Bureau is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will follow the guidance of federal, state and local health authorities. Preparation and contingency planning centers on two key principles: The health and safety of staff and the public is of the utmost consideration and importance. “We must fulfill our constitutional obligation to deliver the 2020 Census counts to the President of the United States on schedule, and we must adhere to our core task of counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place,” according to the website.

The key message right now for anyone with questions about how COVID-19 will affect the 2020 Census: It has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker.

From March 12-20, households received the first of several invitations to participate in the 2020 Census.

Respond online or by phone as soon as you receive your invitation with the provided instructions. Instructions include the web address and phone numbers for the questionnaire in English as well as where to respond online in 12 additional languages—ensuring over 99% of U.S. households can respond online in their preferred language. Telephone assistance is available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. EDT for those who prefer to respond by phone.

Some households—in areas less likely to respond online— will receive a paper questionnaire in the first mailing; all households that have not responded online or by phone will receive a paper questionnaire between April 8 and April 16. The paper questionnaire includes a prepaid postage envelope to return it by mail.

How the Census Benefits Your Community.

Federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and communities are based on population totals and breakdowns by sex, age, race and other factors. Your community benefits the most when the census counts everyone. When you respond to the census, you help your community get its fair share of the more than $675 billion per year in federal funds spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs. Local villages and libraries will be offering assistance and rallies in the coming months. Watch Neighbors Magazine or contact your village hall/library for updates.

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Do You Have New or Clean, GentlyUsed Blankets To Share?

Len Gassmann, President of Action Painting in Melrose Park, is working with several churches and agencies to provide blankets to the homeless and needy.

If you have warm blankets to share, call 344-3399 for pick-up information or drop off at the Action Painting office, 2209 Division Street in Melrose Park during business hours.

THERE IS NO DEADLINE. This is an on-going effort. Thank you.

Traveling near Galena?

You’re just minutes from learning more about Venerable Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP.

While the Mound is currently closed to the public, plan a future visit experience the exhibit “Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP,Tracing a Journey,”at Sinsinawa Mound, which follows the footsteps of Father Samuel as he journeys across theAtlantic Ocean fromItaly through theAmerican frontier to the Midwest. Viewthe stunning display of Mazzuchelli artifacts, including his writing desk, chalice and penance chain. Look at the legacy the Dominican priest, currently being considered for beatification, a part of the process of canonization. The exhibit is open Mon-Sat, 9 amto 4 pmand Sunday, 12:30 pmuntil 3:30 pm.

Visit the art gallery, indoor and outdoor labyrinths, the bookstore, gift shop and take home the Sisters’ fresh Mound bread.

Sinsinawa DominicansMound Center 585 County Road Zin Sinsinawa, Wisconsin (minutes fromGalena, IL) (608) 748-4411 Visit www.sinsinawa.orgfor directions andupdates.

YOUR LIBRARY: fun, informative BELLWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY Located at 600 S. Bohland Avenue; call 547-7393, ext. 4 to register or visit www.bellwoodlibrary.org.

The Library is closed in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until further notice. All due dates have been extended to May 1st. Visit the Library’s Facebook page for information and resources and visit the website for a list of free resources that are available for learning/entertainment while at home as well as COVID-19 information from the Cook County Department of Public Health, State of Illinois and Fact vs. Fiction podcasts.

BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Located at 1637 N. Taft Avenue; call 708-544-6017 or visit the website at www.berkeleypl.org. For more program info, visit the website, pick up a newsletter or follow the library on Facebook.

With a tentative re-open date of April 6, the Berkeley Library is closed due to hazards posed by the COVID-19 virus.

Programs have been suspended until further notice. If programs are rescheduled, the Library will post updated dates and times. The Library website also provides links to the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois COVID-19 hotline number, links to the CDC’s regular updates and access to library online services such eBooks and eAudioboks.

BROADVIEW LIBRARY Located at 2226 S. 16th Avenue; call 345-1325; visit the website at www.broadviewlibrary.org. If the Library is allowed to re-open, call first to see if the following programs are still on the calendar of events.

Also closed due to the COVID-19 mandate, the Broadview Library website offers free access to eBooks for kids from TumbleBooks during this stay-at-home period and through August 2020. The website provides links, usernames and passwords to access the materials.

Census Help Day. Wednesdays, April 15 and 22, 2 to 6 pm.

Bingocize. Thursday, April 16, 2 pm.

Gmail Basics. Thursday, April 23, 2 pm.

ELMWOOD PARK LIBRARY Located at 1 Conti Parkway; call 453-7645; visit the website at www.elmwoodparklibrary.org for more classes, movies, etc.

Currently closed. Please call the Library to get updated information on when it will re-open to the public and whether or not programs have been permanently cancelled.

FRANKLIN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY Located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park; call the Library at 847-455-6016; online at www.fppld.org.

Closed until further notice and anyone who signed up for programs will be notified if any programs or events are rescheduled. Homebound services, volunteer services, meeting room bookings, etc. are all suspended. Checked-out items will not be due until May 1, 2020. The book drop is open and resources are available online through the Digital Library. Re-opening and updated info will be available on the website, Facebook, Twitter and the Library’s front entrance. Check for updates on the programs planned for later in April.

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YOUR LIBRARY: fun, informative HILLSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY 405 Hillside Avenue in Hillside; call 449-7510 or visit www.hillsidelibrary.org. Most programs require registration and most programs are free of charge.

All programs are cancelled. For further information on what’s happening, visit the Library website.

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. 5th Avenue in Maywood. Call 343-1847 or visit the website at www.maywoodlibrary.org for more information and to register for programs.

Closed during the mandatory shut-down. Visit the website for updates. The Library has planned some programs for late April that may resume if the ban is lifted.

Save the Turtles. Pain your own reusable water bottle on April 22 from 5 to 6 pm. Reduce your use of plastic by customizing your own bottle in Room 201. Limited supplies. Must register.

Open Chess. From 4 to 5 pm. Multiple chess boards will be set up on the Children’s Floor for an hour of open chess for all levels.

DIY Color Your Own Coaster. On April 20, 5 to 6 pm for ages 10 and up. Must register.

Census Goody Bag. Come to the library to fill out the 2020 Census form and receive a goody bag. Help will be available.

MELROSE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 801 Broadway. Call 649-7400 or visit www.mpplibrary.org.

Due to the current health crisis, the Melrose Park Library has suspended all programming. Check the website for updates.

NORTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY 236 N. Wolf Road. Call 562-2301 or visit the website at www.northlakelibrary.org.

Closed until at least April 7. Closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Library District awaits the latest information related to reopening. To access library services from home, please visit the website. The following programs are planned for late April and may still take place, only if the stay-at-home ban is lifted.

Sewing Circle. Quilt Club is expanding! Anyone who loves to sew is welcome to join on Tuesday, April 14, 7 to 8:30 pm.

For Kids. Culture Club: Visit a different country each week.

Upcoming dates are April 18 and 25, 2 to 3 pm. El Dia del Nino (Day of the Child) drop-in celebration with stories, games, crafts from around the world for children of all ages, plus a performance by Chris Fascione and a book give-away sponsored by the Kiwanis Club on Thursday, April 30, 5 to 7 pm. Mother’s Day Craft, Saturday, May 9 from 2 to 3 pm.

Planting Day Drop-In. Help plant a pollinator garden in front of the library or assist with planting vegetables in community garden beds behind the library on Monday, May 11, 4:30 pm.

Nintendo Switch Tournaments. Thursday, April 23, 6 to 7:30 pm. Win a GameStop gift card.

For Teens. Need hours to graduate? Stop in at the library to learn about summer volunteer opportunities, sign up for events and have pizza on Thursday, May 14, 6 to 6:30. No need to register. For grades 9-12.

Tentative library programs continue on page 24 of this issue

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YOUR LIBRARY: fun, informative

OUR APRIL 5TH DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Follow Wolff’s Flea Market on Facebook, visit wolffs.com or call 847-524-9590 for updated info on the 2020 outdoor flea market at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.

Please stay safe.

NORTH RIVERSIDE LIBRARY Located at 2400 DesPlaines Avenue; register by calling 447-0869 or online at www.northriversidelibrary.org. All are welcome. Just register online or in person.

Closed. With a tentative reopen date of April 8, the Library is currently closed to increase social distancing and slow the spread of COVID-19. No items will be due until May 1st. The website offers resources that are available to enjoy while the building is closed.

Staff can be reached by email also available through the website. The following programs were planned before the mandatory shut down; follow the Facebook page for the most current updates.

Share Your Passion! Do you have an amazing collection or are you a talented artist? Why not show it off at the Library! Stop in and speak to the staff.

Discounts. Through www.ExploreMoreIllinois.org and www.MuseumAdventure.org, anyone in possession of a North Riverside Library card has access to dozens of free and discounted tickets to attractions across the state including: Brookfield Zoo, Cantigny Park, Lego Land, Chicago Botanical Gardens, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Chicago Children’s Museum and much more.

Did You Know? Yes, you can print posters up to 24” wide at the Library for a low cost!

Got Plants? Want different plants? Don’t miss the Library’s Plant Swap & Earth Day Craft for adults on Saturday, April 18 at 11 am.

New Support Group. This new group offers support and ideas for grandparents raising grandchildren. Child care and refreshments provided on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm.

Especially for Children. Sensory Story Time offers stories and songs in a highly visual, interactive and accessible format for ages 3-6 with adult on Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 am.

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Census 2020: Be Counted! Join staff at the North Riverside Library for several Census nights through May where you can get a little help (that’s all you’ll need) filling out the 2020 Census online and get counted without meeting a census taker.

Call or check the website for dates.

RIVER FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY 735 Lathrop Avenue; 366-5205 or www.riverforestlibrary.org.

Closed until at least April 7. The River Forest Library asks residents to keep their library materials at home. No fines will be assessed at this time and all due dates have been extended until May 1st. For more information on COVID-19, online resources and the library reopening date, frequent the website.

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SAVE THE DATE Veterans Park District will host its Annual Softball Tournament at Bulger Park, 1601 Hirsch St., Melrose Park.

We are looking for Men’s 16” and Co-ed 14” softball teams to participate in each tournament. Team spots fill up fast for this yearly event so register your team now and don’t miss this action-packed weekend of softball, food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

• A deposit is required to hold your spot or you can pay the fee in full.

• Registration will be taken throughout the spring and early summer.

• Monetary prizes and trophies will be awarded to all winning teams of each tournament.

Game times to be announced.

Captains Meeting: Bulger Park, 1601 Hirsch St., Melrose Park Men’s: Tuesday, July 14 Co-ed: Tuesday, July 14 Non Refundable Deposit: $100 (applied towards balance).

Men’s 16” & Co-ed 14” Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CONTACT BILLY OTTE AT (708) 343-5270 OR JOE SERPICO AT (708) 870-4780.

• FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED • Fee: $200 (Must be in by date of captain’s meeting) Late Fee: $50 will be assessed to any team that has not paid the full tournament fee by the Captain’s Meeting on July 14. Any team incurring a late fee must pay the entire tournament fee (including the late fee) by 10 PM on Tuesday, July 21.

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Join Veterans Park District as we celebrate the tradition of Bocce Ball, a game that can be enjoyed by all ages. Sign up your team for the 2020 Tournament now! There must be two players on a team. Court times will be assigned the day of the tournament. Start time is at noon, match times to be announced.

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Together, let’s support the food pantries in our communities that need help right now.

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WESTCHESTER FOOD PANTRY (WFP) IS OPEN

The Illinois “shelter in place” rules exempt food banks and pantries. Volunteers are allowed to come to the pantry to serve.

Until the end of April, WFP will operate a “drive thru” model for food distribution. Clients will pull up alongside the Westchester Village Hall (10300 Roosevelt Road), show proof of residency and receive prepacked bags of food. Clients will not be allowed inside and contact between a select few volunteers and clients will be minimal and at a distance. During this time, WFP cannot allow volunteers under the age of 12, individuals age 65 or older, those with underlying health conditions and anyone who is sick is asked not to come to the pantry to volunteer.

Funds are needed. Because WFP is a member organization of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, it can purchase food through them at an extremely reduced rate. Monetary donations allow the Pantry to buy what they need, when they need it.

Monetary donations can be made securely through the website at www.westchesterfoodpantry.org.

Volunteers for Pantry set-up and food distribution are also needed because many current volunteers are in a vulnerable age group. Volunteers for set-up on Fridays, 2-4 pm and client service Fridays 5-8 pm are needed. Sign up through the website.

No training is necessary.

There will be many opportunities to volunteer and donate food in the future when WFP returns to normal operations.

Currently, online donations are most needed.

RIVER GROVE FOOD PANTRY

Located in the Elmer Wolf Community Center at 2607 N. Cumberland, the food pantry has temporarily changed its hours due to the COVID-19 Action Plan. Hours (at present) are every Tuesday from 9 am to 11 am and every Thursday from 9 am to 11 am. For more information about providing donations from individuals and organizations now and throughout the year, visit www.rivergroveil.gov/226/Food-Pantry or call 453-1818, ext.

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For the safety of pantry recipients and volunteers, the Hines VA Hospital distribution will be a “grab and go” operation.

Located at Hines VA, 5000 S. 5th Avenue, this is a veteran-only food pantry. Confirmation of veteran status is required.

For veterans who have entered the hospital at 200 or 228 and received active screening, the pantry will be held on Thursday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 and 21 from 10 am to 1 pm in the lobby of the auditorium.

All other veterans—the pantry will distribute outside of the building on Thursday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 from 10 am to 1 pm. Veterans may drive or walk up to the west side of Building 9, where volunteers will be stationed outside. Hines staff will bring a pre-packaged food box to the vehicle. Please note, as this is not a formal screening site, veterans will not be allowed entrance to the building through this access point.

For additional information, follow Hines VA Hospital on Facebook or call 708-202-8387.

LEYDEN TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY

Leyden Township’s Food Pantry is now open year-round and accepts non-perishable food items and toiletries. Among the “most wanted” items are cereal, oatmeal/pancake mix, canned fruit, olive oil, pasta/tomato sauce, peanut butter, ketchup, mayo, mustard, toothbrushes and toothpaste, laundry detergent, personal hygiene products. Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, at Leyden Township Town Hall, 2501 N. Mannheim Road in Franklin Park. For more info, call 847-455-8616.

OPRF FOOD PANTRY: BEYOND HUNGER IS OPEN

The Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry is now Beyond Hunger. Located in the lower level of First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake Street, distribution is held on Saturdays, 9 am to Noon; first Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 pm; all other Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5 pm. Donations are accepted online through the website at www.gobeyondhunger.org. Donations of nonperishable food items are accepted on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more details, contact the office at 386-1324.

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Triton College, 2000 5th Avenue in River Grove, is proud to have women’s basketball player Bethany Baldwin voted as the 2019-2020 North Central Community College (N4C) conference Player of the Year. It has been 27 years since a Triton women’s basketball player was selected as the top conference contributor.

“It is an unreal feeling. I feel so overwhelmed,” Baldwin said. “Coming to Triton was a fresh start and I’m so happy I came here. My team is close, we support each other and always encourage each other to work harder.”

Baldwin, originally from Michigan, transferred to Triton College in 2019. The sophomore guard is a leader in both the Region IV and the nation in rebounds, assists, steals, field goal percentage and three-point field goal percentage. In scoring, she is among the top 10 players in Region IV and among the top 30 players in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II programs. All of which contributed to Baldwin also being named to the All-Region IV Division II Team for District D. “Bethany is a cohesive player and an all-around talent,” said Marques Hatch, Triton College women’s basketball head coach. “She’s not only a great team player but also a great person.”

Baldwin is proud to be Native American, a member of the Forest County Potawatomi tribe. Making the transition to the Chicagoland area was a big change for Baldwin, but the support she has received, especially from family has been key to her success on and off the court. “Being a role model means so much to me. I want to be an example that you can make it off the reservation,” Baldwin said.

As a student-athlete, excelling in her sport and completing her course work has been a delicate balancing act. Baldwin said student athletes have to persevere to succeed.

“You never know what blessings are trying to come into your life, but can’t because you fear failure—when you feel like you want to give up just keep pushing,” Baldwin said. To hear more about Triton’s Bethany Baldwin visit https://youtu.be/NNpkRFEhw3A. For more about Triton, visit www.triton.edu.

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URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK OPENS IN NORTH RIVERSIDE

“We have been looking so forward to bringing the Urban Air brand to North Riverside and that day is finally here,” said Michael Browning, Chief Executive Officer for Urban Air Adventure Parks at the recent grand opening at 7401 W. 25th Street.

“As the leader in family entertainment, we bring challenging indoor activities to new heights, year-round every day. Driven by a focus on active play, we could not think of a better place for expansion than North Riverside. We are excited to open our doors here!”The state-of-the art destination includes high-octane activities such as Battle Beam, Urban Air Sky Rider and go-karts to climbing walls and a rope course. The Urban Air Cafe offers meal, snack and beverage service. Stop in, visit the website or call 708-505-2980 for info on parties, packages and employment opportunities.

45,000 SQUARE FEET OF SUPER SELECTION

With ambitious plans to open 50 stores in 2020, Hobby Lobby’s newest location is now open in North Riverside at 7451 Cermak. The store offers 45,000 square feet of arts and crafts as well as hobbies such as picture framing, jewelry making, fabrics, floral and wedding supplies, cards and party ware, baskets, home decor and holiday merchandise. The store is open daily (after the mandate is lifted), 9am-8pm; closed Sundays.

For more information, call the store at 442-9178, visit www.hobbylobby.com or download the mobile app.

BACK-TO-BACK BEST IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES FOR CAPUTO CHEESE

Industry leader and celebrated cheesemaker, Caputo Cheese, took home three top awards at the bi-annual World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin. This year’s competition had a record-breaking 3,667 entries from around the world. Reminiscent of the 2018 World Championship, Caputo Cheese won Best of Class for its handcrafted Burrata and hand-tied Mini Nodini Knots and second place for hand-dipped Ricotta Red. Caputo’s Best of Class handcrafted Burrata is a 12-ounce mozzarella shell with a traditional knot surrounding creamy Stracciatella, an exquisite combination of fine shreds of fresh mozzarella and cream which the cheesemakers at Caputo craft in-house. In the fresh mozzarella category, Best of Class went to Caputo’s Mini Nodini (pictured). The hand-knotted bundles of soft, fresh cheese are individually created with skimmed cow’s milk for a delicate texture, with a rich and creamy flavor. Caputo’s hand-dipped Ricotta earned second place in the highly-competitive category.

“We are honored to be recognized among our peers in three distinct categories. Each award is for a product we make by hand, a testament to the amazing and talented staff we have in the production room,” says Natale Caputo, President of Caputo Cheese.

“There is a lot of passion and dedication that goes into our fresh cheeses and we’re humbled to receive such prestigious recognition.” Caputo cheeses are available at Caputo Cheese Market, 1931 N. 15th Avenue in Melrose Park (708-450-0469), or visit the website at www.caputocheese.com for more information.

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ACOSTA, Jorge Reyes. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

BRENNAN, Terry V., of Elmwood Park. Daughter of the late Joseph J. Feldmann and Suzanne Feldmann; sister of Joseph C. Feldmann (Luz), Jeanne (Glenn) Kaczor and Margie (Bruce) Lindsey; aunt of nine; great-aunt of one; Interment private. .

BUCZKO, Sandra M., 57. Mother of Jenna (Lou) Ray; daughter of Mary Ann and the late Ronald V. Buczko; grandmother of Zachary and Brianna Ray; sister of Sherri (Frank) Mondane, Ronald Buczko, Michael Buczko and Antionette (John) Tallon; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

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PALM SUNDAY APRIL 5 9 am English Service • 11:30 am Spanish Service MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL 9 6 pm Evening Meal in Fellowship Hall followed by 7 pm Holy Communion in the Sanctuary

BUNCH, Fernando “Goldy.” Husband of Tosha; father of Carl; grandfather of Naomi; son of Freddie Mae and the late James Bunch Sr.; brother of Cecilia Bunch, Johnny (Rita) Bunch, Lavern Bunch, Zonnie Bunch-Smith (late Anthony), Denise Jackson (Orlando), Donna Coaxum (Harry), Dwayne Bunch and the late James Jr. and late David; son-in-law of Ann Lewis; brother-in-law of Tonia LewisRogers (Lloyd); godfather, uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

BUSH, Sandra J., nee Blanton. Mother of Jennifer (Edward) Wilson and Candace Thomas; grandmother of Jasmine Hale, Dewayne Moore, Jordan Perkins, Fantasia Perkins, Jayvone Lyons and Sameko Kinsey; great-grandmother of Serenity Lofton and Eli Smith; aunt and friend of many. Intrment at Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside.

Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. � CATIZONE, Anthony “Catman.” Veteran of the Korean War. Husband of the late Dolly; father of Frank (Gina), Darlene (Dennis) Esposito and the late James Reamer; grandfather of Ashley, James, Theresa and Germaine; brother of Richard, late Peter (Mary), late Frank Jr. (Shirley) and late Josephine; uncle, cousin and friend of many. Interment at Elmwood Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

CEJA, Rodolfo. Son of Amelia and the late Juan Ceja; brother of Carlos L.; nephew, cousin and friend of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 10 12 pm English Service • 5:30 pm Spanish Service

CHESNA, Aldona R., 87, formerly of Melrose Park. Wife of the late Arnold; mother of Edward (Deborah), Donna, Thomas (Colette) and Paul (Cyndi); grandmother of 5; great-grandmother of 5; sister of Ona Rakauskas and the late Vytas, John and Peter Tautkus.

Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

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NEIGHBORS COYNE, James L. “Jim,” also known as Coins or Matey.

Formerly of Melrose Park. Husband of the late Anita, nee Spino; father of Annamarie (Craig) Kamman; grandfather of Randi, Cassandra, Samantha and Vanessa; great-grandfather of Evan and Adam; brother of Jack (late Kay) Coyne and Daniel (Bonnie) Coyne; brother-in-law of Larry (Nancy) Spino; uncle and friend of many.

Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

CORRAL, Josefina. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

DANIHEL, Sally “Sara,” nee Zappa, 64, of North Riverside.

Devoted employee of the Village of North Riverside. Wife of Edward; mother of Kelly (Michael) Doerr and Kristine (Patrick) Sheridan; grandmother “nonnie” to Macy Jane Sheridan; sister of Anna Marie (late Robert) Fischer. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum.

DE LA LUZ GARZA ALVAREZ, Maria. Wife of Rito; mother of Rene (Greg Cole), Aida, Tracy and Victor Velasquez; grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 10; sister of Olga, Beto, Herminia, Ercilia, Oscar, Arnold, Hector and the late Manuel; aunt and friend of many.

Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

DIAZ, Juan R. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

DICKERSON, Florence M., nee Franconi. Wife of the late William Charles; mother of Tom (Dolores), Carol (James) Neuzil, Steve, Barbara, Mary (Shawn) Downs; grandmother of Peter (Kellee), Cathy (Guy) Seemann, Christopher (Amanda) Franconi, Becky Pasco and Amanda (Joe) Mellens; great-grandmother of 8; sister of Peter “Sonny” (late Isabel) Franconi; aunt, cousin and friend of many.

Interment private. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. � DICOSTANZO, Joseph. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Husband of Mary, nee Giannotti; father of Charlene and Nicholas (Colleen); grandfather of Tianna, Nicholas Jr. and Michaella; brother of Gloria (Bill) Nash, Dr. Anthony (Mary Lou) and the late Phyllis; brother-in-law of Victor and Irene Giannotti. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

EGILSKI, Josephine, 94. Wife of the late Adalbert J.; mother of Harriet Egilski and Patty (Tom) White, Jerome (Joan) Egilske. Albert (Sharon), Larry Egilske and the late Frank; grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 24; sister of 8. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

FERNANDEZ, Maria. Mother of Susan (Hector) Pagan, Stacey (Samuel) Lopez, Carmen Beck and Josie Machado; grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 14; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Interment private. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

� GAGNARD, Roy Joseph, 99. U.S. Navy veteran. Husband of the late Norine, nee Broderick and the late Ann Peterson; father of James, Philip, Gail (Ed) Rundell and Diane (Rick) Visk; grandfather of Gillian Gagnard, Allayna Gagnard, Sam (Holly) Gagnard, Meg (Louis) Duru, Emme (Emily) Gagnard, Scott (Genna) Rundell, Lauren (John) Leal, Jennifer (Brian) Foos, Jeff Visk and Sara Visk. Interment private.

Donations to Wounded Warriors (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) are appreciated. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

GILARDI, Leonard “Lenny” M., 75. Cousin of Marie (Lou) Lusignan, Joseph Bonomo, Rosella (Larry) Szyszka, Liberty Dickenson, Diana (Matthew) Galssi-Valker and Michael Bonomo. Inurnment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

HERZER, Gene, 90, of Maywood. Husband of Marilyn C., nee Laraia; brother of Roy, Paul and John Curtis, Albert Sr., Ken and Ruth Herzer; father of the late Judith), Jeffrey (Jeannine) and late Mary R. Herzer. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

HOLMES, Betty Joy, nee Orlanducci. Wife of Robert; mother of Silvio, Robert, Nicholas and Kimberly; grandmother of 8; greatgrandmother of three; sister, aunt, cousin and friend of many.

Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

IACOBAZZI, Josephine, nee Santilli. Wife of the late Vito; mother of Mark and Don (Karen); grandmother of Kelly and Kimberly; sister of Rinaldo (Ann) Santilli, the late Lenina Santilli and the late Berardino (late Eleanor) Santilli; sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

JANDRISITS, Dolores. Wife of the late Leo; mother of Laura (Rick) Zaksas, Joyce (Dr. Joe) Illig and Joe (Bobby) Jandrisits; grandmother of Leslie (David) Goode, Matt (Gina) Zaksas and Christopher Illig; sister of the late Josephine (late Walter) Anderko and the late Gene (late Dorothy) Bratko; great-grandmother, aunt and friend of many. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

KOWAL, Emily J., 92. Mother of Brian Kowal Sr., Barbara (Frank) Reaber and Belinda Kowal; grandmother of Taylor Reaber, Kasey (Dylan) Overstreet, Brittney Reaber, Madison Reaber, Brian Anthony Jr. Kowal and Kaley Kowal. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

LOPEZ, Hector Ortiz. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

MACIAS, Jose F. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

MOORE, Clifford Sr. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

NICHOLAS, Tiffany A. Grimley, 44, of Melrose Park. Partner of Michelle Rein; mother of Patrick Nicholas; sister of Theresa Campbell, Crystal Cannan and Bobby Cannan; aunt of Brandi McGarvey and Johnny Guerrero. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

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PANICO, Madelene, nee Sciortino. Wife of the late Louis Jr.; mother of Louis III (Virginia), Nancy Ann Lorenzo, Joseph (late Diane) and Francine (Joseph) Tindall; grandmother of Sebastian, Michelle, Rose Ann, Carla, Danielle and Nicolette; great-grandmother of 8; sister of Tommy Sciortino and the late Ann Cangialosi, the late Dorothy Consolo, late Mary Di Maggio and late Carmen Sciortino; sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many. Interment private. Donations to Sacred Heart School, 815 N. 16th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 are appreciated. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. � PARTIPILO, Anthony. Retired Chicago Police Officer.

Husband of Diane, nee Pagnoni; father of John (Kim) and the late Kristin; grandfather of Evening Rose, Joanne and Konner; great-grandfather of Zayden, Kalvin and Fiona; brother of Mickey (John) Martino, John (Pat), late Vito (late Nellie), late Rena (late John) Gervase, late Rosa (late Joe) Musillami; uncle, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

PICARDI, James Jr. Husband of Patricia, nee Giannola; father of Bernadette (Dante) De Julius, Michele (late Bill) (Jim Gorski) Santapa, Lenore (Steve) Pohlabel, Salvatore “Sam” (Anna) Picardi, Matthew; grandfather of Alex and Antony De Julius, Frank and Jimmy Santapa, Nick Gort and Nick, Lisa, Caleb and Jake Pohlabel; greatgrandfather of Anthony and Jack Pohlabel and Evan and Aaron; brother of Michael (Vera) and Joseph Picardi; uncle, cousin and friend of many. Interment private. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

POSADA, Gilberto “Jorge,” 68, of Franklin Park. Father of Betsy (Cesar) Chaidez and Stacey (Noe) Fragoso; grandfather of Julian, Sofia and Samuel; brother of Geronimo (Maria), Antonio (Teresa), Octavio (Alicia), Norma Robledo, late Delia (Mauro) Lazos, late Eloy (Maria) Posada, late Estela (Posada); best friend of Jose Luis; uncle of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

RANDLE, Beatrice Christine, 78, of Westchester. sister of the late Annie Mae Randle, late Sylvester Randle, late Pastel Randle-Yore, late Thomas Jackson, late Joseph Jackson, late James Jackson and late Emma Williams Watson; aunt of Krystal Yore-Evans, Nedra yore, Jazlyn Evans and many other nieces and nephews; friend of many.

Interment at Oakridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

RIVERA, Socorro, nee Chaidez. Wife of the late Louis; mother of Olga Delgado, Javier (Guadalupe) Rivera, Hector (Iris) Rivera, Luis Rivera Jr., Arturo Rivera and Martha (Jose) Lopez; grandmother of Vanessa, Daniel, Biatriz, Priscilla, Angelo, Arturo, Christina, Tony, Liliana, Thalia and Brianna; great-grandmother of Faith and Vianney; sister of the late Concepcion, late Presentacion, late Ernesto and late Epifanio; aunt of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

SCANLON, Angel, nee Carbonara. Wife of Mike Emma and Jack Scanlon; mother of Cher, Susan and Michele; grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 13. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

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STOLFE, Marc J. Husband of Jennifer, nee Childe; father of Alexandra, Andrew and Benjamin; stepfather of Eric; son of James and Patricia Stolfe; brother of Laura Sue (Louis) Colella, Brian (Cynthia) and Michael (Martha) Stolfe; nephew, uncle, cousin, friend of many. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Donations to the American Diabetes Association are appreciated. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

TOPLAK, Frank E. 92, of Melrose Park. Husband of Carol A., nee Falbo; father of Ann Michelle, Frank (Micheline) and Carol (Anthony) Leopold; grandfather of Frankie, Anthony, Michael, Nicky and Elise; brother of the late Mary (late Steve) Kosar, late John, late Albina Cecich, late Christine (late Mitchell) Stanek, late Frances (Stanley) Yucevicius, late Wilma (late Joe) Sinkovec, late William (late Carmella) and late Jeanie (late Joseph) Grzetic; brother-in-law of Nancy (late William) Tomazin; uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.

Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

VELARDE, Pedro Guerrero. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

WARD, Nancy Carol. Wife of the late William Allen; mother of Laura (Erol John) Ersoy and Kim Ward; mother to Caludine Heavrin, Michele Popielewski and Lisette Mojica; grandmother of Bryan Ersoy, Leah Ersoy and Zachary Crescenzo; sister of the late Clyde (late Betty) Lorenz, late Warren (late Ginny) Lorenz, late George (late Sarane) Lorenz and late Shirley Lorenz; aunt of many.

Donations to Ray Graham Association, Therapeutic Horsemanship, (www.raygraham.org/donate) or Wounded Warriors are appreciated.

Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. � ZANZOLA, Vito. Veteran of the United States Army.

Husband of the late Lucille; father of Geri (Rick) Moraliz; grandfather of Kim Coverly and Dana (Jason) Adams; great-grandfather of 7; brother of the late Ray Alfieri, late Tom Alfieri, late Rose Locante, late Grace Johnson, late Lucille Bravieri, late Nick Zenzola, late Ceil Pacwa; uncle of many. Interment private. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

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