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tina valentino Grow old along with me!

The best is yet to be.

—Robert Browning, poet

60. They say not to live in the past but I can’t help it some days. Many days. Where does the time go? Seems like yesterday that I started my own business. The day before that I was standing at the light table at the Proviso Star-Sentinel newspaper office on Broadway in Melrose Park, pasting pages together. And the day before that I was breaking in a new pair of Bass Weejuns in the halls of Rosary College, scared and as stiff as my new shoes as I gazed out over the quad from quiet stairways. Buying jeans at Poppy’s on Harlem. Using fake IDs to get into disco clubs (where I spent long nights watching everyone’s purse because I never could master the Hustle or the Bus Stop). And just minutes before that I was fearless, riding the best bike in the world down 22nd as fast as I could to my grandparents’ house. Summers never so sweltering that a garden hose couldn’t fix it; winters never so cold that a hot baseboard couldn’t revive a pair of wet gloves. Birthdays bobbing for apples. All ancient history. In a blink.

In a few weeks, I’ll hit a “milestone” and this particular birthday isn’t exactly one that makes me want to throw my hands up and shout like the Isley Brothers. Well maybe a little. But not in a good way. More like Maggie Kuhn who said, “Old age is an excellent time for outrage. My goal is to say or do at least one outrageous thing every week.” Turning 60 makes me want to throw the tantrum I never once threw as a kid—even though I have much for which to be very grateful. I never imagined, while I was striving to be a big entrepreneur, that I would grow old without owning a home, a pension or the corporate perk of profit sharing; that there would be no kids or grandkids to care for me or visit me in my rocking chair; that the poetry and pictures of my life are inevitably headed for a dumpster; that despite working in the trenches every day like everyone else, I am just old and rusty like my car. There won’t be a party. Maybe some BioFreeze and a visit to a few of my favorite “happy place” advertisers while I still have a driver’s license.

In recent years, and particularly in recent months, I’ve witnessed the ravages of old age first hand and it is nothing short of devastating. The strongest and smartest, the most talented and most faithful, the kindest and gentlest among us can be stricken by the cruel and relentless loss of memory and physicality. My grandiose and unrealistic birthday wishes at this point in my life have evolved into simple prayers: for courage and patience at every stage of life but especially when mental and bodily brittleness take their toll on the people we love; and that people who choose caregiving professions—hello! Put some “care” back into your daily routine.

On the flip side, Mitch Albom, who wrote Tuesdays with Morrie, makes a good point.

“If you stayed at 22, you’d always be as ignorant as you were at 22. Aging is not just decay, you know. It’s more than the negative that you’re going to die, it’s also the positive that you understand that you’re going to die and that you live a better life because of it.” So here’s to 60, to maybe getting my first tattoo and maybe filling a big bucket and bobbing for apples just once more for the fun of it. With love and gratitude always to my mom, family, friends and neighbors,

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drop sites added! Pick up your BELLWOOD � Bellwood Public Library � Mickey’s Drive-In � Gioacchino’s Ristorante � Bellwood Village Hall � Currency Exchange on Mannheim � Center at Stevenson Park BERKELEY � Republic Bank � JK Restaurant � Berkeley Village Hall and Library � Torres Fresh Market BROADVIEW � Broadview Public Library � Broadview Family Restaurant � Lucky Dog on Cermak � Dunkin Donuts on Roosevelt ELMHURST � Silverado Grill � Lezza Spumoni & Desserts � Elmhurst Metra Station ELMWOOD PARK � Hunters Restaurant � Elmwood Park Village Hall � Elmwood Park Public Library � Elmwood Park Recreation Center FOREST PARK � The Junction Diner Harvest 365 � � Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor � Famous Liquors on Madison � Ed’s Foods � Forest Park Library � Forest Park Community Center � Starship Restaurant FRANKLIN PARK � Gianni’s Restaurant & Pizzeria � Franklin Park Metra Station � Lulu Belle’s Pancake House � The Underpass Restaurant & Lounge � Al and Joe’s Deli � American Legion Post #974 � Smart Wash Laundromat � Franklin Park Public Library � Park District of Franklin Park � Franklin Park Village Hall � Leyden Township & Community Center HILLSIDE Emilio’s Tapas Restaurant � � Home Run Inn Pizza � Eisenhower Park � Hillside Village Hall � Russo’s Chapels � Holiday Inn Express & Suites � Q’s Restaurant & Pizza � Hillside Public Library MAYWOOD Maywood Park District � � Poor Boy, 1st & Roosevelt � Maywood Village Hall � Maywood Public Library MELROSE PARK � Ozzie’s Deli on Grand Tony’s Finer Foods on Mannheim � � Bets on Broadway � Gottlieb Fitness Center

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MORE MELROSE PARK � Swap-O-Rama Flea Market � Village Jewelry & Loan � Dunk Donuts on Lake Street � Lucky Dog on Lake Street � Melrose Park Public Library � Sacred Heart Church and School � Harlo Grill � Café 23, 23rd and Lake Street � Veterans Park District Leoni Complex � 7-11 on Broadway � PNC Bank, Winston Plaza � Scudiero’s Bakery � Melrose Park Village Hall/Senior Center � Pan American Bank � Westlake Community Hospital � Melrose Currency on Broadway � Caputo Cheese Market � St. Paul Lutheran Church � Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel NORTHLAKE � Rocky’s Place Gaming Cafe � Howard H. Rohde Legion Post � Grant Park Recreation Center � Northlake Public Library � Concord Place � Villa Scalabrini and Casa San Carlo NORTH RIVERSIDE � Catie’s Place Gaming � North Riverside Village Commons � North Riverside Public Library OAK PARK � Potbelly’s � Community Bank Oak Park/River Forest � Rush Oak Park Hospital � Oak Park Public Library RIVER FOREST � River Forest Community Center � River Forest Chocolates � Trailside Museum � Whole Foods � River Forest Library RIVER GROVE � Quasthoff’s Florist � Catie’s Place Gaming � Triton College � Rich’s Fresh Market � Dunkin’ Donuts: River Road & Belmont � Bargains in a Box � Blondie’s Diner � St. Cyprian Church � River Grove Public Library � River Grove Village Hall � River Park Moose Lodge SCHILLER PARK � Schiller Park Village Hall � Al & Andy’s Restaurant � Marathon Station, 25th & Irving � Jay’s Beef � Gambino’s Fresh Market, 25th Avenue STONE PARK � Firehouse Subs � Shwings Shrimp & Wings WESTCHESTER � Le Petite Cafe on Mannheim � Westchester Village Hall

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food pantries need us There are several food pantries in the Neighbors magazine circulation area and they all rely on your donations throughout the year to support those in need. As the holidays near, please consider picking up some extra non-perishable items the next time you grocery shop for the: Westchester Food Pantry (www.westchesterfoodpantry.com); Leyden Township Food Pantry (847-455-8616); the River Grove Food Pantry (453-1818, ext. 327); OPRF Beyond Hunger (386-1324), to name a few. Watch for more details in the next issue.

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MEET BERKELEY SISTERS KELLY SMOCK AND BRIDGET BAJKOWSKI

Two hometown heroes team up with Neighbors to help the men and women at Hines VA Hospital story by Tina Valentino

Kelly Smock’s father, the late Sgt. Steve Smock (4th Division Infantry, Special Forces LRPS/Black Beret), was a hometown hero when she was growing up in Broadview. He received many medals, including the Purple Heart for incredible courage and protecting the lives of every man in his unit.

Kelly Smock and Bridget Bajkowski have been doing extraordinary good deeds for years—and flying under the radar, until now. For the past six years, they have been collecting winter coats and distributing them to the neediest local organizations. Not just a few coats...last year, the sisters delivered more than 200 coats to Hesed Homeless Shelter in Aurora, warming the bodies and the hearts of both the staff and the less fortunate individuals who temporarily live there. For more than 10 years, the duo has sponsored/adopted low-income families from PAEC schools (which address the needs of special education students from ages 3 to 21), providing Christmas gifts for entire families living in Melrose Park, Bellwood, Hillside and Berkeley.

This fall, the two are again on a mission: to ensure that the men and women served by Hines VA Hospital have all the socks, underwear, t-shirts and basic necessities they need. Neighbors Magazine partnered with Triton College’s RSVP Program, Veterans Park District and the Village of River Grove in 2016 to help stock the shelves, collecting over 3,000 items for local veterans. Now through the first week of November, Smock, Bajkowski and Neighbors Magazine, with support again from the Village of River Grove, Veterans Park District and Firehouse Subs Stone Park will “rally the troops” in the hope of another hugely-successful drive.

“My sister is a trauma nurse at Loyola so she has always been compelled to help those in need; my father was a Viet Nam veteran so I feel very passionate about helping Hines veterans in his honor,” explains Smock. “And, we both have a mother who raised us to help others and to spread kindness whenever we could. We do it on our own by simple networking, calling friends and contacts we’ve made throughout our lives, reach out to fellow parishioners at St. Domitilla and co-workers.” Without corporate sponsors and media attention, Kelly and Bridget have impacted the lives of thousands of people— and with the community’s support, by Veterans Day 2019, countless local veterans, who put their lives on the line for a free nation, will have access to the things a grateful country should lavish upon them but does not. For more information on how you can help, send an email to KSmock9@aol.com, mel60160@aol.com or see page 24 of this issue for drop-off locations.

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� Annual Cemetery Tour. This event sells out quickly!

This year’s 17th annual tour is set for October 5 from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Cost per person is $40 and includes: 9 am Continental Breakfast at the Village Hall, 425 Hillside Avenue; 9:45 am trolley transportation to Mount Carmel and Queen of Heaven cemeteries for the tour hosted by Mayor Joseph Tamburino to visit the unique “rotating monument,” tribute monuments to the military, the towering “soldier in the sky” monument to the Clan-NaGael Guards, historical grave sites of entertainers, sports figures and legends in Chicago history; 11:30 am return for a deli lunch at the Village Hall. Attendees also receive a “goody bag” with a complimentary and autographed book

by Jenny Floro-Khalaf entitled “Images of America: Mount Carmel and Queen of Heaven Cemeteries” and a copy of Neighbors’ editor/publisher Tina Valentino’s Peter Lisager Award-winning story “Etched in Stone,” inspired by the tour. To check space availability, contact Evelyn Belmonte at 708-202-4343. � Halloween Costume Contest/Bonfire. On Halloween night, gather at the Hillside Commons, Hillside and Washington Avenues, for the Youth Commission costume contest for all age groups followed by the area’s most spectacular bonfire starting around 7:15 pm plus wagon rides from 7 to 8 pm. For more information, call 708-202-4343.

� Tribute to Tricia Stellato. The MAP of Hope Foundation’s 7th annual Oktoberfest is dedicated to the memory of the Foundation’s friend and Board member Tricia Stellato. Tickets are available now for the Sunday, October 6 event at Hanging Gardens Banquets, 8301 W. Belmont Avenue in River Grove. Luncheon, served promptly at 12:30 pm, includes BBQ pulled pork, roasted chicken, Polish sausage, desserts, coffee and soft drinks, a candy bar and much more. There will also be door and cash prizes, raffles, a DJ, cash bar and entertainment. All proceeds from the event are donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Tricia Stellato. Advanced ticket sales only; no tickets will be sold at the door: $40 for adults, $20 for children under 12. For ticket availability or to make a donation, contact Mary Ann Paolantonio at 708-279-0519.

� Operation UpLift: A Party with a Purpose.

Everyone is invited to the Operation UpLift 2019 Oktoberfest, West Town Rib Bazaar and Voter Registration Drive on Saturday, October 5, from noon to 6 pm on the UpLift grounds at 104 S. 5th Avenue (corner of St. Charles and 5th Avenue) in Maywood. The event is free but attendees can also enjoy the Reflections of the Past Bus Tour. Bus departs at 1 pm. (continued on page 10)

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Stuffed, Pan and Thick Pizzas & Lasagna, Spaghetti Sauce & Panzarotti in a Tribune survey!

Food experts from Chicago Tribune all agreed that Gioacchino’s has created a taste that placed them among the best pizza restaurants out of 98 in the Chicagoland area. Gioacchino’s was also selected #1 in the western suburbs in three categories: Thick, Pan and Stuffed Pizza.

Best Spaghetti & Meatballs By Sun-Times Critic Pat Bruno However, pizza isn’t all that Gioacchino’s excels in. Among their delicious home made specialties are Lasagna, Cheese and Meat Ravioli, mouth-watering Mostaccioli; also Chicken Vesuvio, Veal Scallopini, Veal a la Marsala, Veal a la Francaise, Veal Parmigiana, Baked Mostaccioli, Chicken Cacciatore, Fettuccini Alfredo, Perch, French Fried Shrimp, Italian Bacala, Fish Platter and many other Calabrese-style dishes, including their own Pizza Puffs called Panzarotti.

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Bus tour fee is $15 per person, $10 for seniors and $7.50 for children. This tour highlights historical homes and landmarks within Maywood which include the Underground Railroad’s “Ten Mile Freedom House, former home of legendary chemist Percy Julian and the home of the first Black family.

Food may be purchased and donations will be accepted. Music by DJ Master C. On the menu: Stoney’s Famous BBQ Rib Basket, Creole Catfish Platter, Big Maxwell Style Polish, West Town Beer Brat & Kraut, chili and more.

For detailed information, call 708-516-2637. All proceeds support the mission of Operation UpLift, Inc. and its West Town Museum of Cultural History.

� This year’s theme is WOW! Don’t miss it on Saturday, October 12, starting at 9 am on 5th Avenue between Lake Street and Main Street in Maywood as Maywood Fine Arts has planned a day filled with fun! Dancers will showcase their moves; tumblers will compete against parents in the tumbling challenge; karate students will demonstrate martial arts skills; the World Famous Chicago Boyz from America’s Got Talent, founded by Broadview native Tim Shaw, will fly high in an acrobatic and jump rope experience. Families can compete in the giant inflatable obstacle course while kids can enjoy the Giant Pumpkin Bounce, make their own slime and play lots of free games. Families get a FREE photo with Spooner Photography. Hungry guests can try the delicious taco creations from the Taco Buggy. At 11 am, walk a mile with Maywood Fine arts around the neighborhood and return for a hot dog lunch. This fundraiser helps support MFA’s mission to provide quality and affordable arts and fitness education to the children of Maywood and the surrounding communities along with a safe space to teach more than 8,800 classes per year. For more info, visit www.maywoodfinearts.org or follow MFA on Facebook.

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� The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest’s 28th Cemetery Walk. This annual, award-winning event features tales of the macabre, creepy and the scandalous as costumed actors positioned at selected grave sites retell the stories of the people interred there while trained docents point out remarkable monuments and share the fascinating history of Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Desplaines Avenue in Forest Park. Date is October 20, Noon to 2 pm. First tour departs at 12:30 pm and last tour leaves at 2 pm sharp. Each tour takes about two hours. Tickets are $15 ($10 for members) and can be purchased online at www.oprfmuseum.org or call 848-6755 for more details. � Halloween Hoot n’ Howl. Join the River Forest Park District, Trailside Museum and the River Forest Public Library for an evening of fall family fun on October 11, 5:30 to 8 pm at Trailside Museum, 738 Thatcher in River Forest. Highlights include: live music, pumpkin painting, live native animals, spooky stories, bonfire, s’mores and hot chocolate, telescope star viewing, night safari flashlight hike, Boo Bingo and activities with Nature Cat from PBS kids. Children 10 and under and their parents are invited to this FREE event.

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� Fall Flannel Fest. Mayor Dave Guerin and the Village of River Grove invite you to Fall Flannel Fest on Saturday, October 5, 6 to 10 pm at River Front Park. The evening will feature Live German music by Alpine Thunder, a steinhoisting contest sponsored by Sam Adams plus brats, hot dogs, corn, beverages and more. Free taffy apples to the first 300 kids under 10, compliments of Mayor Guerin. Wear your favorite flannel shirt and head to River Front Park for entertainment and fun for the whole family!

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� Cooking Up The Past: Recovering Family Traditions. Loyola University Chicago Italian American Studies Program and Casa Italia will host this memoir writing program led by Michele Fazio, Ph.D. on Wednesday, October 9, 7 pm at Casa Italia, 1621 N. 39th Avenue in Stone Park. What memories do you have of cooking and eating and how do they preserve the past in the present? Participants will be asked to bring a notebook and print copies of recipes (and photos, if possible, of their families in the kitchen or at the dinner table) to share in small groups as attendees embark on a culinary tour across cultures and time to reconstruct memory and preserve living history. Call 345-5933 for details.

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� Autumn Fest 2019. Veterans Park District welcomes everyone of all ages to its Autumn Fest on Saturday, October 5 from 11 am to 3 pm at Gouin Park, 2400 Scott Street in Franklin Park. Fun for the whole family—rain or shine! VPD has planned free entertainment, trackless train rides, a corn maze, free games and crafts, free face painting, an obstacle course, pony rides and a petting zoo, mini golf, a craft fair, car show and a pumpkin patch (pick a pumpkin while supplies last). Enjoy grilled burgers and hot dogs from the concession stand. At the event, purchase a $12 wristband for unlimited use or pay $1 per ticket per attraction. For more info, call 708-343-5270 or follow VPD on Facebook and Twitter. � Fright Night. VPD and the Melrose Park Youth Commission will partner for Fright Night and the opening night of the VPD Maintenance Team’s Haunted House on Hirsch on Friday, October 25, 5 to 7 pm at Bulger Park in Melrose Park.

Free event for grades K-6. Wear your costume! Children receive a free hot dog and juice (limited quantities). Hot dogs and snacks will be available for purchase at the concession stand.

Admission to the Haunted House, open from 5 to 8 pm, is $2. � Haunted Movie Night, Halloween Party and VPD Haunted House. Celebrate Halloween with Veterans Park District on Saturday, October 26 at Bulger Park from 5 to 8 pm.

Pre-register for the event and pay only $3 per child and $5 per adult; at the door, admission is $6 per child and $10 per adult.

The Haunted House will be open again from 5 to 8 pm and admission is $2.

For all upcoming classes, programs and special events, visit the website at www.veteransparkdistrict.org.

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Crafters and flea market vendors are invited to participate.

Tables are available for $25 for the first table, $10 for the second table. Call Becky at 773-416-0336 or Pat at 847-366-2857 for information. Set-up time is 8 am.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19: River Park Moose Fall Craft Fair offers free admission and parking, unique vendors, a Chinese auction and food and beverages available for purchase. This event is hosted by the Women of the Moose and is located at the Lodge, 8601 W. Fullerton in River Grove.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19: Villa Scalabrini 3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Show promises a variety of different vendors, including jewelry, t-shirts, personalized items, beauty, handmade crafts, religious, crochet, beads and much more all at an affordable price from 9 am to 2 pm at Villa Scalabrini, 480 N. Wolf Road in Northlake.

For more information, call 562-0040.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3: North Riverside Parks and Recreation Department Holiday Bazaar is a “festive shopping experience” for all who attend this popular annual event. Don’t miss the chance to buy or sell on Sunday, November 3 from 9 am until 2 pm. Anyone interested in being a vendor at the event should register early as spaces are limited. Fee is $25 per table.

Concessions will be sold. Admission is free for all shoppers. For more detailed information, call the Parks and Recreation office at 442-5515.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10: Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held in the gym at 22nd and Cortez in Melrose Park from 8:30 am until 3 pm. Enjoy a treat in the Bazaar Cafe, shop for religious items, purchase a homemade bake sale item and browse the crafters and vendors. Admission is free. There will also be a raffle at 3 pm (winner need not be present).

Anyone interested in being a vendor should stop in the parish rectory for an application. Vendor fee is $25 and the registration deadline is October 25.

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Weekend performance dates are Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 pm and 7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 pm.

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

Yoga Drop-In Class. Thursdays, Oct. 3-31, 6 to 7 pm. Ages 14+. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

Chair Yoga Drop-In. Fridays, Oct. 4-18, 1:30 to 2:30 pm.

Zumba Drop-In. Saturday mornings, Oct. 5-26. From 10 to 11 am. Limit 25; ages 14 and up.

Stitches Crochet Club. Mondays, Oct. 7-28, 6 to 7:45 pm.

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Gardening with Herbs. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Learn how to easily and cheaply grow fresh herbs indoors at home.

Learn the Warning Signs of a Stroke. Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Tour the Rush Mobile Stroke Treatment van and learn the warning signs.

Dementia Conversations. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Find out how to have honest and caring conversations when family members show signs of dementia.

Supporting a Friend or Family Member in a Difficult Relationship. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Learn how to recognize signs of domestic abuse and support friends/family.

Medicare 101. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Learn about all your Medicare options.

Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Learn strategies to reduce the overall college cost.

Medical Cannabis Q&A. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Learn the application process; get questions answered.

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.

Fall Sale: October 5, 11 am to 4 pm. Friends of the Berkeley Library will hold their 5th annual Fall Sale on Saturday, October 5, 11 am to 4 pm. There will be a book sale, bake sale (all homemade items) and craft vendors plus raffle prizes. Items for purchase will include quilted items, crocheted items, honey and honey items, unique paper and painting creations, a kid’s hidden treasures table where they can find small gifts for under $1. This is the Friends’ main fundraising event with every dollar raised put back into the library.

More information can be found on the Library’s Facebook page.

Drop-In Halloween Craft and Movie. October 19, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Decorate sugar skulls and watch Coco.

Lights Out Everybody: Mystery and Horror during the Golden Age of Radio. Oct. 29 at 6:30 pm. Join Steve Darnall, host of the radio show “Those Were the Days” on WDCB to hear sound clips from some of radio’s best known mystery and horror programs.

Halloween Safety with Neighborhood Watch. Oct. 31 at 4 pm. Listen to scary stories and learn safety tips.

Regular Library Programs. Lego: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29 at 3:30 pm; Nintendo Gaming, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 3:30 pm; Table Games, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 at 3:30 pm. Tea & Murder Mystery, Oct. 29, 10:30 am; Coffee & Western, Oct. 25, 10:30 am; Crafter’s Corner, Oct. 3, 17 at 6:30 pm; Adult Book Club, Oct. 9 at 7 pm. Senior Monday, Oct. 14, 28, 10:30 am.

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BROADVIEW LIBRARY Located at 2226 S. 16th Avenue; call 345-1325; visit the website at www.broadviewlibrary.org.

Senior Social Hour: Healthy Living for Your Brain + Body.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2 pm. Learn from research to create a plan for healthy aging.

Hispanic Heritage Month. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6 pm. .

Resume Writing. Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 pm. Learn why resumes are important and how to organize information on a resume.

Interviewing Skills. Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 pm. Class designed to help job hunters prepare for an interview.

Senior Tech Cafe. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2 pm. Bring your laptop, phone or tablet during Senior Technology Cafe and share/explore with other people your own age in a relaxed, fun learning environment. Staff will answer questions. Coffee provided.

Family Social Hour. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:30 pm. Balancing, home, work and kids can get overwhelming. Bring the kids, network with other parents, exchange thoughts and ideas.

Youth Hangout. Tuesdays, Oct. 1-29 at 4 pm. Relax with friends in a safe, comfortable hangout. Ages 5 and up.

Arts and Crafts. Fridays, Oct. 4-25, 4 pm. Get creative with make and take arts. Ages 5 and up.

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

Cocoa and Cookies. Monday, Oct. 7, 11 am to Noon. Adults; must register.

Coffee and Crochet. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10 to Noon. Adults, must register. Bring your knitting or crochet projects or start a new one using Library materials. Coffee and treats provided. Presented by AgeOptions.

Traditional Chinese Music: The Music of Shen Yun. Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 to 11 am. Adults; must register. Learn about the origins of Chinese music and how it connects to nature and people.

Tuesday Night Book Discussion. Oct. 15, 7 to 8:30 pm. For adults. Discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.

Public Art and You. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 to 3:30 pm. Ages 8 and up; must register. The Library will be coordinating the installation of a public art piece with the You Are Beautiful cooperative (www.you-are-beautiful.com) along with SD401, EPNCO, Youth Commission and Dominican University. Join the group to discuss ideas, community values and what inspires us to be ourselves and to be kind. Participants will also create their own works of art.

Dave Herzog’s Marionettes Halloween Show. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 to 8 pm. Ages 2 and up; must register. Enjoy this fun Halloween marionette puppet show for the entire family.

Family Bingo. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 to 8 pm. All ages. Must register. Get the family together for a fun night.

Trivia Night. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 to 9 pm. Adults. At Russell’s BBQ. Bring friends, form a team or join a team. Prizes for the winners.

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Meet the owner of Oak Mill Bakeries, Bogna Solak, at the Franklin Park Library this month. Bogna Solak will not only talk about her life and experiences as a baker, she will also put her talents on display for those who attend! Recipes and samples will be provided. Anyone interested must pre-register for this event, which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 to 8 pm.

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

Quilt & Sew Club. All skill levels invited. Wednesdays, Oct. 2 and 16, 10 am to Noon.

Tai Chi. Low-impact, weight-bearing, aerobic and yet relaxing.

For ages 16 and up, Mondays, Oct. 7 and 21, 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Page Turners Book Club. Discuss popular titles on the second Thursday of each month. This month, discuss The Bridesmaid’s Daughter on Thursday, Oct. 10, 7 to 8 pm.

Friday Flicks. Movie is The Public (PG-13), starring Emilio Estevez, Alec Baldwin and Jeffrey Wright. Refreshments available.

Friday, Oct. 11, 2 to 4 pm.

Knit and Crochet Club. New members always welcome. Join fellow crafters from every skill level. Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 to 3 pm.

Meditation Station. Learn to unwind from your busy schedule.

For grades 1-6. Monday, Oct. 14, Noon to 1 pm.

Chair Yoga. Perfect for senior citizens or any adult with limited mobility who wants to increase and maintain flexibility. Must register.

Limit 25. Ages 16 and up. Monday, Oct. 14, 2 to 3 pm.

Baking with Bogna Solak. Join the owner of Oak Mill Bakeries, Bogna Solak, and learn about her life and experiences as a baker. Recipes and samples will be provided. Must register. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 to 8 pm.

The Kindness Rocks Project. Decorate kindness rocks to be displayed outside the Library and make some to distribute in your neighborhood. All ages. Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 to 3 pm.

Cooking with the Kiddos. Introduce your child to the joys of food and hands-on cooking. Grades PreK-1 with caregiver on Thursday, Oct. 24, 4 to 5 pm.

Acts of Kindness: Support Our Troops. Make winter cards and ornaments to be sent to troops overseas. Grades 2 and up. Friday, Oct. 25, 4 to 5 pm.

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.

Chair Yoga. Free Chair Yoga classes on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm by Rhonda Fentry. Gentle style of yoga for all ages and abilities, helps reduce stress and improve circulation. Children must be with an adult.

Glow-in-the-Dark Slime. On Oct. 26 and Oct. 30, enjoy a Halloween DIY and make slime from 4 to 5 pm. For ages 8 and up.

Supplies are provided. Must register.

Chicagoland Cemetery Safari. Enjoy a slideshow tour of Chicago area cemeteries to see famous, infamous and obscure people from the past. See unique headstones, graves connected to historical events and unusual grave sites on Oct. 19 at 1 pm. Register by calling 343-1847 or online at www.maywoodlibrary.org.

DIY Fall Wood Sign. Come in and decorate a wood sign that represents autumn from 4 to 5 pm on either Oct. 12 or Oct. 19.

Supplies provided. Must register.

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

ABC Adventures. Wednesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10 to 11 am for ages 1-5. A lively, interactive playtime with books, music, puzzles and toys. MPPL cardholders have first priority. Must register.

Limit 25.

Tinker Tuesdays. Every Tuesday afternoon, 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Drop in for all kinds of fun activities and crafts. Play with tech toys, LEGOs, colored pencils or even help with a community service project.

Ages 6-12. MPPL cardholders have first priority.

Challenge Yourself. Thursday, Oct. 17, 4 to 5 pm. Imagine and innovate while playing games, solving puzzles and challenging yourself. Every month, try something new. Ages 7-12. Registration required. MPPL cardholders have first priority. Limit 25.

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.

Messy Mornings: New Time. Tuesdays at 11:30 am on Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29 for ages 2 through 5 with an adult. Active stories and messy fun!

Bilingual Storytime. Wednesdays, 10:30 am, Oct. 2, 16 and 30 for ages 2-5 with adult. Stories and songs in both Spanish and English.

Every Child A Reader. Wednesdays, Oct. 9 and 23 at 4 pm.

Ages 6 and up. Learn to read Spanish.

Lapsit Storytime. Thursdays, 10:30 am on Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Toddlers through age 5 with an adult.

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Everyone is invited to the River Forest Library to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music by the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra, a children’s orchestra located in River Forest. In partnership with River Forest Township. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 to 3:30 pm.

activities authors • answers Tales & Treats. Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 am. Snack along to fun stories. Ages 2-5 with adult.

DIY Craft Hour. Select Fridays at 4 pm.

Next date is Oct. 18. Ages 3-6 with adult.

Free Build Fridays. Friday, Oct. 11 at 4 pm. Have fun with all sorts of building materials.

Columbus Day Movie and Pizza Lunch. Monday, Oct. 14, Noon to 2 pm.

Grades 1 and up. Must pre-register.

Makers Make-Fest Saturdays. New materials and cool tools. For Maker’s Club members and guest.

Yoga with Mrs. Bee. Friday at 10:15 am on Oct. 18 and Saturday at 11:15 am on Oct. 19. Fun yoga class that parents and kids can enjoy together. Ages 3 and up with adult.

Books & Bingo. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 pm. Ages 3 and up with adult. All are welcome.

Pumpkin Patch Review. By Dave Herzog’s marionettes on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 pm. Family program. All ages are welcome.

Spooky Bingo and Loteria. Friday, Oct. 25 at 4:30 pm. Children and adults can play bingo and loteria; ages 3 and up; under 7 must be with an adult.

Creepy Decorations. Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 to 3 pm.

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

Coffee Monday. For adults. Monday, Oct. 7, 10 to 11 am. Come for coffee, breakfast snacks and conversation. The River Forest Fire Department will present “Falls Prevention.”

Connect with Tech. Are you a local senior who wants to get more out of your smartphone, eReader, tablet or computer?

Want to connect electronically with family?

Concerned about internet safety? Bring your questions and devices or use one of the laptops provided. No need to sign up. Just drop in anytime during the session.

Upcoming session: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10 to 11:30 am.

Afternoon Book Discussion.

For adults. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Come for a discussion of a different title each month.

Rare Bird Preserves Demo and Tasting. For adults. Head over to Rare Bird Preserves, 211 Harrison Street in Oak Park, for a demo of classic preserving methods with modern techniques and a tasting of their inspired signature flavors. Must pre-register.

Sunday, Oct. 13, 2 to 3:30 pm.

Pajama Storytime. Ages 2-7 with caregiver. Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend for an evening storytime on Monday, Oct. 14, 6:30 to 7 pm.

Memory Cafe for Adults. A Memory Cafe is a welcoming place for individuals living with memory challenges along with their families and friends. Join the conversation and enjoyable activities in an informal setting. This program is sponsored by Senior Services of Oak Park and River Forest Townships with support from the River Forest Library. Held at Oak Park Township Senior Services Center, 130 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1:30 to 3 pm.

Social Stitching. For adults. Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching or sewing. Join friends at the library on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 10 to 11 am, to socialize and stitch. Bring your own materials.

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Tyra Manning and Karen Keilt Author Event. For adults. The Library will welcome author Tyra Manning along with special guest Karen Keilt on Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 to 7:30 pm. Tyra will discuss her new release, Your Turn: Ways to Celebrate Life through Storytelling and Karen will present her memoir, The Parrot’s Perch. Each presentation will include an overview of the works and the inspiration behind them.

There will also be time for questions from the audience. Signed copies of the book will be for sale.

Saturday Storytime. For birth to 6 years with caregiver. Saturday, Oct 26, 9:30 am to 10 am.

Sunflower Chamber Orchestra Concert. For all ages. An afternoon of beautiful music by the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra, a children’s orchestra located in River Forest. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 to 3:30 pm.

SCHILLER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY Located at 4200 Old River Road in Schiller Park; phone: 847-678-0433. Website: www.schillerparklibrary.org.

Community Heroes Storytime. For all ages. A special storytime with the community’s very own first responders.

Oct. 19 at 11 am: Schiller Park Fire Department. No registration required.

Hallo-Teen Party. Teens and tweens in costumes or not are invited to the Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6 to 7 pm.

Limit 25. Must register.

Halloween Howl. Join the Village and the Rec Department on Oct. 26, 1 to 3 pm for this annual event at Lincoln Middle School.

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Visit the website at www.veteransparkdistrict.com, follow VPD on Facebook and Twitter or call 343-5270 or 708-716-4822 for more info on the Fitness Center, Indoor Turf Rentals, hall rentals, active adults, special recreation and athletic programs and to register over the phone for programs. � Tot Pumpkin-n-Paints. Children will decorate real pumpkins using paints and art materials. Also create a fun pumpkin craft to take home. Ages 3-5. Thursday, Oct. 24, 4:15 to 5 pm. Fee is $11/$16. At Northlake Preschool. � Youth Fit. Start them on a healthy path. Have fun, get some energy out and learn basic exercise techniques. For ages 6-12, Thursdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 26, 5:15 to 6:15 pm. Fee is $35/$50 at Cimbalo Fitness Center, 1203 N. 24th Avenue, Melrose Park. No class on Nov. 28. � Youth Basketball League. The season doesn’t begin until January but sign up early for this program. Teams will practice weekly and before each non-competitive game. All children will have equal playing time, receive participation trophies and a team shirt. Players must attend a mandatory skills day so their skills can be evaluated. Also, volunteer head coaches and assistant coaches are needed to help make the League successful and memorable. Coaches practice once or twice a week depending on grade level and gym space. The program is for grades 1-8 and begins January 18. Early Bird Registration before November 12: $65/$75. After November 13, $70/$80. At Grant Park Recreation Center, 44 W. Golfview in Northlake. � Active Adults Luncheon. Ghostly Gatherings Costume Party at Grant Park, 44 W. Golfview Drive in Northlake on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Noon to 2 pm. Guests are encouraged to participate in the costume contest where three winners will earn VPD bucks for Active Adult offerings. Lunch, a purple potion and a magic show are on the agenda. $17 per person.

Must pre-register. Call 343-5270. � Bingo for Active Adults. Witches Stew Bingo is planned for Friday, Oct. 18 at the George A. Leoni Complex, 800 N. 17th Avenue in Melrose Park. Guests will enjoy stew in a bread bowl and a slice of pumpkin bread with icing for dessert. Play bingo and win prizes. Pre-registration is required; call 343-5270. Fee is $10 per person. � Haunted Movie Night, Halloween Party and VPD Haunted House. Don’t miss the VPD Maintenance Team’s annual Haunted House on Hirsch on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, 5-8 pm ($2 fee); on Saturday, Oct. 26, Movie Night and Halloween Party fees are $3 child, $5 adult in advance or $6 child and $10 adult at the door.

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Triton College now accepting nominations for the 2020 Alumni Wall of Fame

Triton College alumni and community members are invited to nominate distinguished Triton alumni for the college’s annual Alumni Wall of Fame induction and ceremony. The Wall of Fame, prominently displayed on the first floor of the Triton College Student Center (B Building), recognizes notable people who have attended Triton.

Inductees demonstrate both academic and career success, hold leadership roles in their chosen fields and have had a positive impact on the job and in their communities.

Past Wall of Fame inductees have included former and current elected officials, community servants, educators, business leaders and others who have made profound impacts on their communities. The inductees have used the foundation of their Triton College education to carry out the institution’s mission of valuing the individual, educating and serving the community.

Nominations for the 2020 Wall of Fame inductee class are currently being accepted. To complete a nomination form and get more information about the nomination process and criteria, please visit www.triton.edu/alumni and click on “Alumni Wall of Fame.”

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 1 to be considered.

The selected honorees will be inducted during a ceremony in early 2020.

For more information, please contact Alumni Relations at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3205, or send an email to alumni@triton.edu.

Triton College partners with WTTW Kids to st “Big Idea” event for young learners

Triton College’s Cernan Earth and Space Center will present an Early Explorers planetarium program and host an upcoming installment of the WTTW Kids “BIG IDEA” tour for the community’s youngest learners.

The Early Explorers program will feature a showing of “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure,” in the planetarium. The show will be followed by WTTW Kids’ 45-minute live interactive “BIG IDEA” show, with learning activities for children ages two to seven, based on the station’s most popular children’s programs. The event begins with the Early Explorers program on Wednesday, tober 2, at 9:45 am, in the Cernan Earth and Space Center’s planetarium, located on the Triton College campus at 2000 5th Avenue (Building I), in River Grove. The “BIG IDEA” event will follow at 10:45 am, in the Cox Auditorium, Room J-108, of the Fine Arts Building (J Building). Both are free to attend and open to the public.

“Our mission is to provide inspiring and educational programming for Triton mmunity members of all ages. Through this partnership with WTTW Kids, we will host an engaging event for our youngest learners,” said Kris McCall, Director of Triton s Cernan Earth and Space Center.

For more information about Triton College’s Cernan Earth and Space Center, visit https://www.triton.edu/cernan/.

Triton continues Tree Campus USA initiative th swamp white oak planting last month

As part of Triton’s commitment to serving as a leader in urban forestry management, a swamp white oak tree was planted near the entrance of the Health and Sciences Building on September. 11. Members of Triton’s Greening the Campus Committee as well as other campus and community members attended a short remony, which also served as a remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001.

A yearly tree planting is one of the requirements to maintain Tree Campus USA status.

Triton was first granted the Tree Campus USA designation by the Arbor Day Foundation 2016. The swamp white oak is native to Chicagoland, featuring leaves with a twotone appearance. The tree will eventually grow to be 60-80 feet tall.

“It is a tough, hearty, long-lived tree that will help restore our ecosystem and will provide shelter and food for birds and other creatures—and shade for humans,” Triton College Sustainability Coordinator Adrian Fisher said. “It is fitting that we plant a tree like this on this day. It is truly symbolic of the strength and resilience of all the people who have and will continue to help make our nation one in which everyone, we all, can flourish.”

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Call the Community Center to sign up. � Halloween Bash on Friday, October 18 at Westdale Park, 6 to 8 pm. � Save the Date: Veterans Day Celebration of Our Hometown Heroes on Thursday, November 7 at West Leyden High School Auditorium starting at 7 pm. � Donate if you can. Leyden Township accepts non-perishable/unexpired food and toiletries year-round. Drop off donations at the Leyden Town Hall, 2501 N. Mannheim Road in Franklin Park during business hours. Check the website for updates on current needs for the pantry. everybody has one.

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Remembering our ARAMBULA, Eulalia, 85, of Franklin Park. Wife of the late Antonio Arambula; mother of Tolo Arambula, Jose Arambula, Francisco Arambula and Raul Arambula; grandmother of Lissete; great-grandmother of Adan and Ivan. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

BOULAHANIS, Sylvia, nee Manos, 87. Wife of the late Henry; mother of Annie (Lenny) Jaglarski, Darlene (Tommy) O’Donnell, Harriett (Dave) Leo, Doris (John) Sykes; grandmother of Briana, Randy, Niko, Tabitha and Chaz; sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many.

Interment at Elmwood Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park. � CAPPETTA, Frederick C., Esq. Veteran of the United States Army, Vietnam Conflict. Husband of Donna, nee Reinhardt; father of Natalie, the late Frederick III, Mark and Michael (Elizabeth) Cappetta; “papa” of Mathew Cappetta; brother of Michelle Cappetta (Anthony) DiCanio; brother-in-law of Barry and Theresa and Scott and Janet Reinhardt; uncle of Karen (John) Otto and Kathy (Nabs) Carlson; great-uncle, special cousin, mentor and friend of many. Fred was the youngest Captain to command a military police unit in Vietnam: the 300th Military Police Company of the 92nd MP Battalion in Saigon.

He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Entombment at Resurrection Garden Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. � CHERNESKY, Albert W., 91, of Broadview. Veteran of the United States Navy. Husband of Donna Mae, nee Leary; father of Michael (Deborah) Chernesky Sr., Susan (fiance Danny Banevich) Chernesky, Patrick (Kathy Nelson) Chernesky, Daniel (Lori Lambright) Chernesky and Debbie Chernesky; grandfather of Danny Chernesky Jr., Lisa (Eddie) Itule, Natalie Chernesky, Anthony Chernesky, Michael (Theresa) Chernesky, Melanie (Michael) Kirschten and Philip Chernesky; great-grandfather of Sophia, Rose, Giana, Gavin, Mariah, Eliana and Victoria; brother of the late Bernice Domasky; uncle of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

ESTRADA, Nicolas. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

DE LA CRUZ, Victor. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

DIAZ VIZCARRA, Socorro, of Melrose Park. Mother of Irene (Estanislao) Garcia, Samuel Garcia, Osbaldo (Yessenia) Garcia, Hector (Gonzalo) Garcia, Hilda (Abel) Garcia-Chavez, late Cipriano Garcia and the late Jose Alberto Garcia; grandmother of Alondra, Arely, Adrian, Alberto, Melissa, Samuel, Anabella, Melanie, Marely, Mayte, Miriam, Citlaly, Angel; great-grandmother of Kevin, Alexander, Natalie, Juan Carlos, Julian, Jair; sister of Linda (Humberto), Porfirio (Cruz), Delfina (Jesus), Maria (Francisco), Jose (Irma), Jesus (Consuelo), Blas (Caridad), Victor (Consuelo), Victorino (Elma), Francisco (Sylvia), Elena and the late Catarina. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

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ELEUTERI, Julie. Wife of Gino; mother of Peter (Susan), Nancy Franciose (Joe D’Agostino), Patricia (Joe) Donofrio, Michael (Susan) and the late Jean Eleuteri; grandmother of Justin, Tony, Tricia, Gino, Julie, Taylor, Darrin, Theresa, Gianna; great-grandmother of Santino, Gianna, PJ, Riccio, Olivia; sister of the late Marie Quattrochi, Francis Brodbeck and Al Pallotta; aunt and friend of many. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Foundation are appreciated. Interment private. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

FAVELA, Jesus M. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

FERNANDEZ, Guadalupe, 84, of Stone Park. Wife of the late Roberto Fernandez; mother of Sylvia Barrientos, Veronica Fernandez, Tomas Fernandez, Roberto Fernandez, Fernando Fernandez, Jose Fernandez, Norma Hill and Veronica Ostiguin; grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 22. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

FLANAGAN, Michael “Kim” Horan, 70, of Melrose Park and Scottsdale, Arizona. Husband of Cathy; father of Ryan, Kevin and Matthew; grandfather of Rose and George; brother of Kerry Flanagan-Treat, Brian Flanagan and the late Richard Flanagan, Jr. FLORES, Johnny. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

GERACE, Patrick T. Husband of Louise; father of Toni and Adeline; grandfather of Christopher, Kristen, Nicole and Deanna; great-grandfather of Ashton, Emerson and Abby; uncle and friend of many. Interment private. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

GRECO, Jeraldine M., nee Ferrone. Wife of Felix; mother of Angela (Emil) Schullo, William (Valerie) Bortolotti, Felix (Sharon) Greco, Peter Greco and Charese (the late Andrew) Lucchesi; grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 6; great-great-grandmother of one; sister of James (late Carol) Ferrone, John (Anne) Ferrone and the late Joseph (Barbara) Ferrone; aunt of many. Memorial donations in Jeraldine’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 are appreciated. Cemetery.

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

KADUTHODIL, Aley P.; wife of Alexander; mother of Fr. Abraham, George (Sheeba Thekel), Thomas (Lali Parayil), Babu (Mini Mannakulam), Daisy (Regi Kamacheril), Denny (Joissy Myalil) and Dominic (Nitha Padinjareparambil) and the late Joy and the late Pennamma; grandmother of Alex, Shany, Danielle, Ashly (Winston Erikatt), Alex, Elizabeth, Alex, Mathew, Ebin, Sicy, Alex, Amal, Doneeta, Daniel and Dianora; sister of the late Abraham, Korah and Stephen. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

LEATHERWOOD, Angelita Fatima. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

LENCIONI, Ronald E., 72. Husband of Carlotta, nee Boulahanis; father of Andrea (Tom) Garcia, Marc (Franci) and Alyssa; grandfather of Joseph and Nico; son of Mary; brother of Richard and Jeff; brother-in-law of Christine; friend of many. Entombment at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Donations in his name can be made to PADS Shelter Program at Holy Family Parish or Journey Care.

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

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Remembering our LUCENA, Leonal, 14, of Hillside. Son of Fermin and Feliciana, nee Aleman; grandson of the late Honorio and Joela, nee Paradec, Lucena and Roman and Ysaura, nee Santos, Aleman; brother of Dulce M. Lucena and Marlinda Lucina. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

MARTIRANO, Marie T., nee Taglia, 95, of Westchester. Wife of the late Frank; mother of Thomas (Barbara) Martirano, Mary Lynn (Jerry) Chlada, Francine (Anthony) Saviano and the late Florence; grandmother of Christopher (Danielle) Martirano, Thomas (Giovanna) Martirano, Jerry Jr. (Patricia) Chlada, Michael (Rosanne) Chlada, Nicole (Tito) Galarza, Ryan (Nicole) Chlada, Gia Marie (Kenneth) Klaczynski and Ashley Alexa Saviano; great-grandmother of Nina, Giovanni, Gianna, Tianna, Isabella, Thomas II, Mia Bella, Christopher Jr., Anthony, Dominique, Santino and Giada; sister of Christine (Billy) Serritella, Daniel (the late Patricia) Taglia, Charlene Taglia, the late Della (late Ralph) Valentino, late Rita (late John) Seno, late Anthony (late Barbara) Taglia and the late Frank (the late Ann) Taglia and the late Rachel Martirano; aunt and great-aunt of many. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

MENDEZ, Octavio, 56, of Maywood. Brother of Elsa Mendez, Carlos Mendez, Cristina Mendez, Javier Mendez, Estela Mendez, Lusero Mendez, Antonia Mendez and Abel Mendez; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

MORONI, Deno, 94, of Oak Brook. Husband of Erana; father of Dean (Victoria) Moroni, John (Margie) Moroni, Gina (Jack) Giannini and Mark (Jaimii) Moroni; grandfather of Nicholas (Liz), Michele, Michael, Jonathan, Stefanie, Sofia, Tommy, Mario (Jaclyn) and Frank (Antonietta). Former owner of West Gate Lincoln-Mercury.

Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations to the American Heart Association are appreciated.

NARDELLA, James A. “Jim.” Husband of JoAnne, nee Luchsinger; father of Alexandra, Lauren and Michael; brother of Michael (Vicky), Frank (Lynn) and John; brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Retired union member of Chicagoland Racing and retired employee of the Grand Victoria Casino. Interment private.

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

WOODSON, Alberta D., nee Dailey, of Broadview. Wife of Frederick F. Woodson, Sr.; mother of Philip (Cathy) Wesley, Michael Wesley, Saita Woodson, Fred Woodson Jr. and the late Erick Woodson; grandmother of Tabitha Dominique Woodson, Kimika Wesley, Kyle Erick Allen Woodson, Latoya Wesley, Philicia Wesley, Chelsea Wesley and Philip Wesley Jr.; sister of Rosetta Howard Spinks, Clifton Arlester (Virginia) Dailey, Cedric Darnell (Betty) Dailey, Jimmie Wayne (Sharon) Dailey, the late Cheryl Jackson, Linda Joyce (Robbie) Beckwith, Audrey Bonita (John) Johnson, Angela Denice (Adron) Hester, Lilbert Ray (Deborah) Dailey, the late Arlester Dailey, late Charles Edward Dailey, the late Mary Alma Dailey, the late Edrow (Bonnie) Dailey and the late Barbara Ann (John) Brown; aunt and friend of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

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