Neighbors Magazine July 2020

The 2020 Census. BE COUNTED. More Inside This Issue.

Celebrating A FEAST

FIRST Virtual Novena, Rose Presentation and Masses plus a VILLAGE-WIDE PROCESSION

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Practice gratitude as a way to calmly accept your life as it is right now. Engage in the daily habit of listing all the things you are grateful for instead of focusing on what you want and don’t have.

(Anonymous)

This too shall pass. I’m not a big fan of this expression, mainly because it falls into the category of “what else can you say” when everything is going wrong. The next few paragraphs might be more of a pep talk to myself rather than a good general interest column, so I apologize in advance.

But for the first time in nearly 20 years, it’s been a little bit of a “when it rains it pours” scenario here, commencing with the crash of the hard drive that stored every past and present megabyte and morsel of Neighbors magazine, among other efforts, just as we were full steam ahead on the July issue. When the smiling little Mac start-up icon decided not to show up for work, everything came to a sudden, screeching and debilitating halt. Clearly it wasn’t life-threatening but being totally unprepared to have my livelihood threatened has a harsh way of sucking the strength and positivity out of one’s physical and mental health.

I’ve learned since showing up at the computer repair shop, all red-eyed and sniveling like a child with a broken toy, that wringing your hands, staying up all night and crying over the things that you can’t change doesn’t help at all, even though we all do it anyway. I contacted every printer we’ve ever worked with, every friend with a speck of software savvy and Googled through the night in desperation.

Facing the prospect of breaking the bad news to both readers and advertisers that this issue was not destined to be, I reached out to a friend who has often told me, “My prayers are powerful,” as a last resort. Though I might be lapsed, I have always refrained from praying for lost keys, car repairs, casino jackpots and even a computer crisis. But this one time I need to make an exception. She, of course, began to pray; a few others who knew how anxious I was—over the future of my job and other stressors—also offered prayers.

Were those prayers answered? Yes and no. As you read this issue, the computer is still in the shop and it’s fate is unknown. But I was focused (obsessed actually) on what I wanted and didn’t have... until a little red cardinal sat down near me at the nursing home while I waited to see my mom through the glass. Almost immediately, I felt the urgency to forge on with gratitude—for her, for our advertisers who have suffered greatly through this pandemic, for the readers who inspire me through their thoughts and deeds. Was generating an entire issue from scratch on an unfamiliar computer using totally foreign software exhausting? Yes. But a little cardinal reminded me to remind you to make a list of the little things—like sunshine and fresh air, a hot shower, a scoop of Lezza Italian ice, a Cafe 23 coquito, a walk at the park, a smile from my mother enduring a long isolation, a card in the mail, a drizzle of River Forest Chocolates’ caramel sauce over ice cream, friends willing to pray and help, a slice of Gioacchino’s pizza, a ginger shot from Rube’s Garage juice bar to boost my immune system, a new face mask, a kind clerk, a working sump pump during a summer storm.

Ironically, these parting words are from the Japanese Zen Master Doko, who, in the 1600’s, collected donations for a tremendous undertaking—the tedious production of the first complete woodcut edition of Buddhist text (about 60,000 pieces): “Slow down your speech. Slow down your breathing.

Slow down your walking. Slow down your eating. And let this slower, steadier pace perfume your mind.

Just slow down.”

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BECAUSE YOU COUNT! Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities each year for schools, roads, health clinics, public safety and so much more. Neighbors Magazine is committed to helping get the word out and get an accurate count! Each month we will feature neighbors who are working hard to make sure your hometown gets its fair share.

Living a Dream: Mario Brown

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MARIO’S

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the brakes on Mario Brown’s food truck.

For months, his usual locations weren’t available, people were off of work and sheltered-in-place but now that the state is opening up again, this Maywood native is fired up and ready to roll.

For Mario Brown, owning a food truck was always a dream but the Proviso East High School graduate pursued a degree in Business Administration from Monmouth College and enjoyed a rewarding career in social services until becoming a father meant he needed to make more money.

So he took a chance and started a janitorial company in 2004 and it became so successful he no longer had to put his passion on the back burner. “I thought now is the time to do something I love to do,” he explained, launching the Mario’s Backyard Eats truck.

The truck, an old dilapidated newspaper delivery vehicle was an empty shell when Mario purchased it for $8,000. Dreams don’t come cheap—decking out the truck with a mobile smoker, stove, refrigeration and an electrical generator among other necessities for cooking on the road was a hefty investment but the smile on Mario’s face when he talks about his top sellers is proof that doing what you love has its own rewards.

The limited me nu was inspired by memories of family backyard barbeques combined with the succulent flavors he experienced at some of Chicago’s best restaurants, according to Mario. Customers and catering clients can choose from a

slab of ribs, rib tips, Jerk chicken, fried wings, turkey burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs, sides (fries, baked beans and cabbage) and drinks. But the menu item that gets Mario and most truck patrons fired up is his specialty: pulled turkey. “I have to admit it’s r eally excellent, the best pulled turkey ever.” All meats are sold individually as well.

Mario’s Backyard Eats truck has a permanent location in the Aetna Plywood lot at 1401 St. Charles Road in Maywood from 11am-2pm Wednesdays and Thursdays; the truck has various locations on Fridays; but on Saturdays, he returns to Maywood from 11am-4pm at 13th and Harrison; Sundays, various locations.

More than 1,100 people follow Mario’s Backyard Eats on Facebook and many are proud to p ost their praise for the food, for this local success story and their photos.

“I never grew up thinking any of this,” reflects Mario. “But I am really blessed and grateful for everything that’s happened.”

Hot-off-the-grill party trays are available. For more details and the complete catering product menu, visit www.mariosbackyardeats.com or call 224-258-5607. You can also send an email to mariosbackyardeats@gmail.com.

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A NEIGHBORS SERIES: 2020 CENSUS. BE COUNTED.

Tonita LeShore, Director of Human Resources for the Village of Bellwood, is also the Bellwood Census Chair. At the Village’s Black History event, which partnered with Proviso Township and the NAACP (west side branch), local leaders educated and brought awareness to residents regarding the Census. From left: NAACP Project Manager LaCheryl Burnett, Tonita LeShore, Maywood Trustee/Proviso Census 2020 Awareness & Education Chair Nathaniel Booker and Dechazion Burnett, NAACP Census Ambassador.

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or Tonita LeShore, it’s personal. She has dedicated her career to human resources—literally—providing, implementing and collaborating to ensure that people have what they need. As the Director of Human Resources for the Village of Bellwood and the Bellwood Census Chair, the 2020 Census has become a priority because an accurate count would bring much-needed and deserved funds to the village.

“This is most important for Bellwood, not just for federal resources to susta in and support healthcare, transportation, infrastructure and social service programs but it also decides fair representation in Congress, “LeShore explained. Since the launch of the Census campaign in early 2020, she has worked tirelessly to stress the importance of the relatively quick and simple survey. “An undercount anywhere dramatically decreases the amount which averages about $1500 per resident in any community. When you calculate that

amount over a 10-yea r period, the amount can exceed over $100 million.

One event at a time, one resident at a time, we’re trying to drive home the message that what only takes maybe ten minutes to do, once every ten years, puts tens of millions of dollars at stake.”

Tonita, together with support from Mayor Andre Harvey and Village Clerk

LeShore, second from right, was one of the guests on the Brunch Bunch 1390AM iHeart radio show hosted by Tamera Fair, educating listeners on the Census. story by tina valentino

Janel Moreland, had created an eventbased plan that would bring Bellwood residents together for educational yet fun gatherings such as Moreland’s annual Pink Divas & Gents breast cancer research fundraiser. But the COVID-19 pandemic wiped all event plans off the calendar and forced a major shift in her plans to reach residents with the important Census message.

“The original date to complete the count was July 31 but that has now been extended to the end of October, giving us more time. All events went virtual and we have been utilizing social media, every birthday and graduation ride-by, every peace march to spread the word.”

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continued from page 8 “We have tried to be as creative as we can under the unprecedented circumstances, “LeShore added. “We are absolutely capitalizing on every opportunity—from the Village of Bellwood Mask Give-Away event, the District 88 Chromebook Give-Away with Superintendent Mark Holder, at our Black History event, at School District 88’s Resource Expo with Drake Booker, Partner Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau and the Brunch Bunch rad io show Most recently, LeShore spearheaded the June 27th St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church event, which was part of her Census 2020 Completion Celebration and Assistance to Complete Community Tour, which provided fresh produce, masks and gloves to all who attended. “At that event, we were joined

by Congressman Danny Davis, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County C ommissioner Brandon Johnson who worked with us to assist those who attended with the many questions residents have such as lost forms, inability to get online, how safe is it to complete the Census, etc.”

LeShore can communicate safely with residents through the Village’s newsletter and also through messages printed on Bellwood water bills. But as the Census work turns into the home stretch, training will begin for enumerators who will walk the community, trying to reach o ut to those who still, for whatever reason, have not yet completed the form. “One of the issues we face often is that people are afraid to complete the Census form. It is imperative that people everywhere know that information provided on the Census form can never be used by Congress to access personal information, result in deportation or violate their privacy in any way. This form has one purpose and that is just to count the people in the household for the allocation of federal funds and to determine representation in Congress.”

Does it really matter? LeShore, Moreland and nearly every Census volunteer in Proviso Township and across the country face the same question repeatedly. “It has got to matter to you if you’re a parent, because it impacts our schools. It has got to matter to you, if you’re a veteran, because it impacts social services. It has got to matter to you if you’re a senior citizen because it impacts healthcare and programs that improv e the quality of life,” LeShore emphasizes.

LeShore has witnessed firsthand the struggles that come with a low count. Having been a volunteer at food pantries and homeless shelters, she often wondered how they could have benefitted from the federal funding they were denied because people simply dismissed the form as a waste of time or an invasion of privacy.

“I would bring my daughter and we would spend our own money to bring groceries and make breakfast and serve yogurt and j uice to the less fortunate among us. Homeless and transient folks can also be counted. Everyone matters.

Village Clerk Moreland wholeheartedly agrees. “It’s my duty not to let the people of my community down. I know I speak for both of us when I say that we do what we do because it’s best for our community. We take on these additional roles because we are public servants, not politicians. We truly want to make a difference and every effort we make for an accurate count in this Census could have a dramatic and positive impact on all of our lives. There are three easy ways to respond: by phone, by mail or online. If anyone needs assistance, I hope they will feel free to call on us.”

Anyone wanting more information, can visit the Village website at https://www.vil.bellwood.il.us/ or the Proviso Township website at https://www.provisocensus2020.com/, where you can find a link to complete the form.

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Unless CDC guidelines and directives from the Archdiocese change dramatically in a few weeks, the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 1101 N. 23rd in Melrose Park, will be nearly empty during Feast week. Limited visitors may be allowed in church during the 2020 activities subject to regulations. Visitors must call the office prior to the day of the activity at 708-344-4140 to make a reservation, taken first come, first-served. Other than for communion, no one will be allowed to approach the altar or the revered statue of the Madonna. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. While Masses and special events during Feast week will be mostly virtual, this year’s procession will be extended to cover almost the entire village—unlike any route in more than a century. According to Feast Committee President FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: LIVE STREAMING The following activities will be streamed live via Facebook. There is no need to have a John Battisto, the following is a tentative route: Facebook account and it will be available for future viewing for those unable to view it live.

1:30 pm: Leave church via 23rd Avenue south The link to Facebook is www.facebook.com/olmcparish then click on Videos. to Main Street JULY 10-JULY 18: Solemn Novena 1:35 pm: Lake and 24th Avenue to 36 th JULY 14: Banner Presentation (Drop-off prior to July 14) Avenue and Lake, going through 32nd to 37th JULY 15: Rose Presentation.

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1:40 pm: St. Charles Borromeo Church JULY 16: Memorial Service for Deceased Feast Committee Members 1:56 pm: 24th and Division then north to JULY 18: Mass in Spanish LeMoyne, traveling each street north to south startJULY 19: Feast Day Virtual Masses: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am. ing from 24th to 14th, 12th, 9th then Sherman, There will be a mobile procession. No cars will be allowed in the Lee, Winston, Grant, Davis and Elsie. procession.

The Madonna will be available outside church, near the 2:17 pm: 21st Avenue and Main to 20th Padre Pio statue, weather permitting on Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, 2:37 pm: 18th Avenue and Division to 17th July 18, for people to drive by, say a prayer or reflect.

2:57 pm: 15th Avenue and LeMoyne to 14th For updated information on these activities and the Feast Day Grand Raffle, and Park Drive visit www.olmcparish.org, the Facebook page, call 344-4140 3:15 pm: 13th Avenue and Division then to or send an email to feast.olmc@gmail.com to obtain tickets.

12th, 11th, 9th, Sherman, Lee, Winston and Grant 3:30 pm: 5th Avenue and Elsie then Winston To make donations via smartphone or online: Text the word MASSES to 708-400-9008 or www.givecentral.org/location/317/event/25516 and Sherman Text the word CANDLES to 708-400-9008 or www.givecentral.org/location/317/event 25509 3:40 pm: 16th Avenue and Division Text the word FEAST to 708-400-9008 or www.givecentral.org/location/317/event/9521 3:45 pm: Return to church

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Proviso Township offices at 4565 W. Harrison Street in Hillside are now open. Any resident with questions can call 449-4300. The Township invites all residents to an upcoming shredding event set for Saturday, July 25 from 9 am to Noon at the main office, 4565 Harrison in Hillside. Bring the documents you no longer need to eliminate clutter and to help protect your important information. There is a limit of four boxes per car.

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Museum staff looks forward to welcoming visitors back for limited hours beginning July 8. For the months of July and August, the Museum will be open to the public between 1 and 5 pm, Wednesdays through Saturdays. As Illinois and the Village of Oak Park move through the various phases of reopening, Oak Park River Forest Museum will adapt its operation to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Everyone who enters the museum must wear a mask or scarf that covers both nose and mouth and to sanitize and/or wash the ir hands upon entering and leaving the museum. Hand sanitizing materials will be provided at the door, and visitors will be required to wash and/or sanitize their hands upon entering and leaving the museum. Vsitors are asked to maintain proper social distancing and the museum has established a new route through the exhibits to facilitate that.

Even with these restrictions, visitors can enjoy the many stories on display in the musem galleries, including the last few months of the exhibit “Open House: The Legacy of Fair Housing” and “Tarzan, Mars, and the Literary Worlds of Oak Park and River Forest.” The newest exhibit ,“First Girls: Trailblazing Girl Scouts in 1920s Oak Park and River Forest,” will be ready to greet visitors when the doors open.

Museum staff looks forward to helping researchers delve more deeply into primary sources about their homes, families, or other topics through the Fields Research Center. All researchers are asked to call ahead to make an appointment; online payment of research and admission fees is encouraged at this time.

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VPD’s ability to run these programs may depend upon local, state and federal guidelines regarding group activities. Information on programs will be shared as it becomes available.

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Tuesdays at the Library. Every week from Noon to 4 pm. Looking for a safe and fun place to spend a Tuesday afternoon? Sociallydistanced, kid-friendly activities. Lunchtime Movie Days at Noon then Nintendo Gaming, 2:30 to 4 pm.

Motown: The Music that Moved the World by Gary Wenstrup.

August 11, 7 to 8 pm. It was the “Sound of Young America” sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more. Gary will trace the magical journey from the power soul of “Dancing in the Streets” to the pop soul of The Jackson 5. melrose Park Public library. While the library building at 801 Broadway might be closed, the staff at the Melrose Park Public Library wants to remind you that there are plenty of fun and informative resources you can access from home. For updates, call 649-7400 or visit www.mpplibrary.org.

Digital Library Card and 24/7 Access. If you don’t already have a Melrose Park Library card, you can register online for a digital card that will give you access to all online resources, such as hoopla (digital media offering movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows on your computer, tablet, phone and even your TV); Kanopy, free access to thousands of movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and much more; Freegal free movies; Beanstack virtual summer reading p rogram.

Franklin Park Public library. Located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, call 847-455-6016 or visit www.fppld.org for updated information.

Programs and Events. “Even though we can’t connect with in person at this time, we are still bringing you opportunities to learn and be entertained from home,” said Michelle Mitchell, the Library’s Public Services Assistant and Adult Programming Coordinator. The Library is using Zoom, Facebook Live and YouTube to offer virtual programs for all ages as well as storytimes, book talks, fitness classes, gaming, crafts and much more.

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With a library card, patrons can access the Research and/or the Digital Media tabs on the library website to take advantage of many free services such as: LibbyMedia on Demand for e-books and audiobooks, RBdigital for magazines, Freegal Music for streaming 24/7, Kanopy and Kanopy Kids for movie streaming and storytime.

No Library Card? Go to the website and click on the catalog at the right hand side of the page, click on Sign Up to get started. you can also reset your PIN here or ask to have your library card number emailed to you.

Wi-Fi. Need internet? You can access the library Wi-Fi around the perimeter of the library.

Curbside Pickup. An opening date for the library has not yet been set but staff is currently offering curbside pickup. Place a hold through the library catalog (on Hillside items only) or call the library to place the hold or to ask for reading suggestions. The library will notify you when the hold is ready to be picked up. Come at your scheduled pickup time. A receipt with the due date will be included with your items.

Summer Reading Online. It’s not too late to participate in the summer reading challenge. For the first time ever, the summer reading program will be completely online. On the library website homepage, there is a link to summer reading registration. Adults may register themselves and their children on this page. Each person registered will be directed to the program for his/her age group. That welcome page will explain how the program will work and the requirements needed to be completed in order to win prizes and be eligible for grand prize drawings. The program ends on Friday, July 31.

2020 Census. If you haven’t already filled out your 2020 Census form, it’s not too late! When you fill out the form, either by phone, mail or online, remember to count everyone who was living in your home as of April 1, 2020. For more information or to fill out the census form online, go to https://2020census.gov/.

Connect with the library on social media—Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—for a daily dose of fun and info. river Forest Public library. 735 Lathrop, River Forest. Visit the website at www.riverforestlibrary.org for updates and virtual programs.

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can place holds and have items brought to their car or to the tent in front of the library building.

Gardening Bag Kit, ages 3-10. Pick up a program in a bag to enjoy at home. Kits will be different each week and include craft and activity supplies. New bags will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis beginning on Mondays. The theme starting Monday, July 6 is the Gardening Bag. Live Virtual Storytime. Birth to age 5. Join staff on the River Forest Library YouTube Channel for a live virtual storytime on Tuesday, July 7, 10 to 10:30 am. Subscribe to the page for alerts.

Magic Trick Workshop. Friday, July 10, 3:30 to 4:15 pm for ages K-4. Join professional magician Gary Kantor to learn how to do some fun at-home magic tricks. Gather up household items such as a deck of cards, rubber bands, crayons and paper. Register to receive this Zoom link and password.

Trivia Party, Monday, July 13, Grades K-4, 2 to 2:45 pm. Test your random knowledge. Register for the Zoom link and password.

Storytelling Bag Kit. Monday, July 13, Ages 3-10. Pick up a program in a bag. This week’s theme is Storytelling.

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Memory Cafe on Zoom for Adults on Tuesday, June 21, 2 to 4 pm. A welcoming place for adults living with memory challenges along with their families and friends. Sponsored by Senior Services of Oak Park and River Forest Township with support from the library.

Registered participants will receive an email with the Zoom link.

Social (Distance) Stitching for Adults. Wednesday, July 22, 10 to 11 am. For those who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or sewing, join in on the 4th Wednesday of the month over Zoom while you stitch from the comfort of hom e. Register for the Zoom link.

Mindful Meditation for Grades K-4. Relax and take your mind on a journey, Wednesday, July 22, 2 to 2:45 pm.

Virtual Bingo for Grades K-4 on Monday, July 27, 2 to 2:45 pm.

The library will send you virtual bingo cards or you can pick up paper cards at the library prior to the program. Register for the Zoom link and password.

Nighttime Fun Bag Kit, Ages 3-10. Beginning Monday, July 27.

Harry Potter Party, Grades K-4, Wednesday, July 29, 2 to 2:45 pm.

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Harry Potter Escape Room for Grades 5-12, Thursday, July 30, all day. Use your knowledge of Harry’s world to decipher clues. Register to receive the link.

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NEIGHBORS aBaTE, Francesca. Wife of Sergio; mother of Rossana, Antonio, Francesco (Trinity); Nonna of Lorenzo; sister of Maria (late Antonio) Filippo, Giuseppe (late Annamaria) Berardi, Luigi (Angela) Berardi, Palma (Aldo) Ricciardi and Aldo (Emilia) Berardi and the late Giovanni (late Teresa) Berardi; aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. aCEvEdo, Bienvenida. Mother of Bienvenida “Linda” (Luis) Co rnejo and Wilson (Dialma) Olivera; grandmother of Victor, Didi, Sori and Luis Jr.; great-grandmother of Haydon; sister of Colita (Isabelo) Cruz, Alejita (Rogelio) Gonzalez, Edelmiro (Milagros) Perez and Margy (Isreal) Arroyo; aunt and friend of many.

Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. adamE, Dulce Avila. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. aLCanTar, Apolinar. Arrangements by Bormann Fu neral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. aLfaro, Alfredo. Husband of the late Maria Elena; father of Santa (Joe), Pablo (Elizabeth), Rafael (Maribel), Maria Elena, Yolada (Ezequiel), Alfredo Jr., Isela (Robert), Martha (Armando); grandfather of 18. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. andErson, Jessie Lee Sr. Husband of Ardelia Anderson, nee Sims; father of Jessie Jr., Mitchell (Annette), Wanda (Freddie) Dixon and Bridgi tt; grandfather of Christopher, Romero, Nicholas D., Niah and the late Nicholas A.; great-grandfather of Brooklyn and Nathaniel; brother and uncle of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. arEvaLo, Benjamin Trujillo. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. aviLa, Viviana Garcia. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. h Byrd, Wayne E., 72, of Maywood. Veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Husband of the late Queen Elizabeth Byrd; father of Adrienne Joyner, late Leonard Jones and late Reginald Jones; grandfather of Destinie, Reggie Jr., Dominique, Kadin, Kegan, Nicole, Ashleigh, Stormy Sky, Lavell and Amir; great-grandfather of Nalani, Joseph, Kameron, Alonzo and Karsun; brother of Prentiss (Byrd), Fardia Andrena Wesley, Roxann (Jack) Hart, Vanessa (Eddie) Thomas, Glennis (Charles) Haynes, late Lee Andrew Byrd Jr. and late Harold Byrd; uncle and friend of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

CammaraTa, Carmella. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

CamPanELLi, Marie C., nee DeAngelis. Wife of the late Johnny “Haircut”; mother of Donna Rae (Billy) Sabella; grandmother of Debra, Thomas, Tina, Gina, Peter and Rocco; great-grandmother of 9 and great-great-grandmother of one; sister of Dolores Mazzone, late Michael DeAngelis, Joseph DeAngelis, Antonia DelPercio and Louis DeAngelis; aunt and friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. notices continue on page 34 of this issue

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NEIGHBORS Cannon, Celeste, nee Williams. Wife of Joe; sister of Towana (Calvin) Garth, Laretia Wilson, Tonia “Dee” (Benjamin Jr.) Townsend, Jacqueline (late Rodney) Foster, Karolette (late Gladstone) James, Eddie L. Williams and Darrell L. Williams; daughter-in-law of Ora Lee Cannon. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

CasTro, Sandra L. Valle. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

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CovarruBias, Maria. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

Cummings, Lucia M. Mother of Tomas P. Reini; daughter of Eunice Burke and the late Tomas B. Reini; sister of Stacy Cooper and Scott Reini; stepdaughter of James E. Burke. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. d’amaTo, Cesira, nee Papa. Wife of Alfonso D’Amato; mother of Yolanda (Sam) Baldassano and Gerardo (Janet) D’Amato; grandmother of Sammy and Gia Baldassano and Stephanie, Brianna and Jerry D’Amato; sister of Concetta (late Frank) Moroz, Angie (Gerardo) Cavallo, late Maria (late Gerardo) Grillo and late Raffaela (Frank) DiTrolio; aunt, great-aunt and friend of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside C hapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. dEan, Mary Ann. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. dEsChamPs, Virginia. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. fELiz, Ana M. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. h fiCo, Andrew Anthony of Melrose Park. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Father of Maddelena J. Fico, Andrea F. Fico and Joseph M. Fico.

Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. gamBoa, Rainulfo. Husband of Gudelia, nee Navar; father of Edgar Gamboa and Fermin Navar; Papa Ray of Meghan Navar; brother to Francisca Saucedo, late Pepa Gamboa, late Raul Gamboa, late Manuel Gamboa, late Cristobal Gamboa; uncle and godfather of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roose velt Road, Hillside. gasCa, Albert. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. garCia, Francisca. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. notices are printed free of charge upon request on a spacepermitting basis. mail and e-mail addresses appear on page 4.

garza, Othoniel. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. gEnTiLE, Carol A., nee Carso, 85. Wife of the late Santo; mother of Cynthia (Lawrence) DeAngelo, Linda (Tom Alberto) Tardi, Laurie (William T.) Daddono, Michael (Ann Marie) Gentile, Denise (Thomas) Searles, Gina Grogans and the late Vince Gentile; grandmother of Michele, Deanna, Pasquale, Anthony, Frankie, Johnny, Nic ole, Santo, Vince, Lauren, Alexandria, little Nicole, Nicholas, Dena, Eric and Sammy; great-grandmother of many. harris, Mark E. Husband of Pretyler L. Burke; father of Mark Jr., Marquis, Shenequia and Calvin; grandfather of Shemar, Mark III, Makiyah, Mason and Sherylah; brother of Paulette, MaryJo, Carrie, Dorothy, Patricia, Aquanetta, Ingrid, Carolyn, Brigette, Michael, Larry and Neil; uncle of many. A rrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. kronkoW, James E. Husband of the late Florence Kronkow, nee Zick; companion of Joan; father of James E. Kronkow Jr. (Louise), Katherine “Sissy” (Larry) Kieft, RoseMary (Greg) Salomon, Matthew (Mary) Kronkow, the late Gerald Kronkow, the late Herman Kronkow and late Michael (Kathy Litz) Kronkow; grandfather of Samantha, Sydney (Grant), Katie, Mark, Josh (Jennifer), Amy, Julia, Zachery, Sara, Sydney, Cody, Christopher and late Robert; great-grandfather of Amelia and Baby G.; brother of the late Harriet Kamin (Buddy).

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

LaBELLarTE, Vita Maria, nee Mele, 78, of Bellwood. Wife of Michele “Mike”; mother of Luigi “Gino” (Anna) Labellarte and Mariella (Bruce) Capasso; gran dmother of Christopher Patterson, Marie Labellarte, Michael Labellarte and Brittany Capasso; greatgrandmother of Brooklyn Capasso, Patyon Capasso and Mason Capasso; sister of Joseph Mele, Grazie “Gracie” (Joseph) Palermo, Lorenza “Nancy” (Domenico) Trentadue, Luca Mele and the late Vito Mele; aunt and friend of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

Livings miLLE r, Goldie H, nee Hoffman, 98. Wife of the late Byron E. Livings and Earl B. Miller; mother of Patricia L. (late Salvatore) Molinaro; grandmother, great-grandmother, great-greatgrandmother, aunt and friend of many; sister of Dorothy (late Charles) Jensen and late Robert Hoffman. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

LoPEz, Hector. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 16 00 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. mCgraTh, Amy. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. monTgomEry, Irma Arlene, nee Gillespie. Wife of the late James E.; mother of Janet A. Jackson, late Jerome Montgomery and late John E. Montgomery; grandmother of Jantelle and Jillian; great-grandmother of John and Preston; sister of the late Louise (late McGlother) Irvin, late Arthur Jr. (late Betty) Gillespie and late Alfred (Helen) Gillespie; aunt of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. oCamPo, Gloria de Gandara. Wife of Angel; mother of Joshua (Laura), Omar and Monica Reyes; daughter of Alicia Rangel Gandara and the late Alfonso Gandara; Abuelita of Sebastian, Mia and Xavier; sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend of mant. Arrangements by Carbo nara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. osorio, Miguel A. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

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PiErri, Vincent M. Veteran of the Korean War. Husband of Cathy, nee Joseph; father of Vincent (Catherine); grandfather of Katie (Jeff) Guerrero, Vincent (Joanna) Pierri, Frank Pierri, Anthony (Kitty) Pierri, Dominic and Gina Pierri; father of Claudette and Paula; greatgrandfather of Gianna and Carmen Guerrero; brother of Angela (late Jack) Thennisch and the late Frank (Sar i) Pierri; brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

Pisano, Dr. Gina Christine, 31. Mother of Lazarus James Denuna; daughter of Nicholas Pisano and Carla (Jack) Camiliere; granddaughter of James Pattreall and Patricia Pisano; sister of DeAnna (Abe) Pisano-Miller, Amanda (Peter) Turano and Megan (Jeremy) Fullmer; niece and friend of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4 500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. ramirEz, Patrocino. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. ramirEz, Pedro Lopez. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. rEndon, Raul. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. rivas, Ana R. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. rivEra, Ramona, nee Herrera of Franklin Park. Wife of Frank; mother of Alexander and Guadalupe (LeRoy) Perez; grandmother of Julie and Frankie Perez; sister of Susana (Frederico) Herrera, Anselmo (Josefina) Herrera, Gerardo (Bertha) Herrera, Antonio Herrera, Manuel (Rita) Herrera and Criselda (Jaime) Chaidez. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. roBErTson, Alexander. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. roLon, Horacio Venegas. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. roman, Delfina. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. romano, Fortunata, nee Manzo. Wife of the late John; mother of Guy (JoEllyn), John (Karyn) and Roger; grandmother of Danielle, Natalie, Christian, Ariana and Grace; sister of Phillip, Antonia, Domenica Irma, Teresa, Luigi and Angelo; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. romEo, Sabato. Husband of Anna, nee Marena; father of Carmela (late Salvatore) Carotenuto, Marisa (Peter) Manzo, Andonella (James) Coduti, Silvana (Ralph) Di Venere, Ralph (Sandi) Romeo; Nonno of Lena (Peter) Nicci, Anna (Chris) Guidi, John (Ali) Carotenuto, Rosanna (John Guy) Cervone, Bianca, James (Danielle) Coduti, Gianna, Ralph III (Beka) Di Venere, Deanna Di Venere, Joey Di Venere, Jeanna (Josh) Reschke and Taylor Esposito; Great Bis Nonno of 8 and one futu re baby; brother of Vincenza, late Raffaele, late Antonietta, late Carmela and late Concetta. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. romEro, Elidia. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

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