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Nuzzarello, M.D., Salvatore T. (Sam) of Naples, Florida, born November 18th, 1926 in Chicago to the late Joseph and Rose Nuzzarello. He is survived by his Loving Wife Flora, nee Petrone, and his children Roseanne (John) Lynch, Ernie (George) Grzeca, Linda (George) Leksas, Joseph (Sandy, nee Piskos) Nuzzarello, and Angela (Karl) Aavik. Cherished Grandfather of Dylan and Flora Lynch; Samantha and Geena Grzeca; Kristofer and Timothy Leksas; Thomas, Jessica, and Amelia Nuzzarello; and Olivia, Audrey, and Mia Aavik. Fond Uncle to many. After graduating from Chicago Medical School in 1952, Salvatore began Private Medical Practice in Northlake, Illinois. He then went on to a Psychiatric Practice in Northlake and Oak Brook, Illinois. His board certifications include the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. He earned many additional appointments including, Director in the Department of Somatic Therapy, Riveredge Hospital; Senior Psychiatric Consultant, Villa Scalabrini; Chairman in the Department of Psychiatry, Mercy Center/Health Care Services; Chairman of the Utilization Review Committee, Westlake Community Hospital; Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, St. Anne's Hospital; and the Former President of the Columbian Club of Chicago. Family and Friends are to gather for the Funeral Saturday, April 30th, 2016 8:30 a.m. from Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 (between Mannheim and Wolf Road) to St. John of the Cross Parish, 5005 S. Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558. Mass 9:45 a.m. Entombment private. Visitation Friday, April 29th, 2016 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. For additional info (708)449-5300. Please visit Salvatore's personal tribute website at www.russohillsidechapels.com and sign his guestbook. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bethshan Association, 12927 S. Monitor Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Our deepest sympathy to the Nuzzarello family on your loss. I enjoyed knowing and helping Sam whenever he had a computer problem. He always left me with some words of wisdom. He will be missed. We will have the Nuzzarello family in our thoughts and prayers.
JERRY W GREELEY
Acquaintance
May 9, 2016
Sending prayers and love your way, Nuzzarello family.
Love, Your "family" in Cleveland...Bea, Debbie, and Cindy and our families
Cindy Krawczonek
Family
April 30, 2016
Joe and Sandy, our deepest sympathies to you and the kids.
Steve and Christine Spanola
Neighbor
April 30, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Nuzzarello family on the loss of your father. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. He was a special man.
George & Judy Buber
April 30, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Kelly
Coworker
April 29, 2016
I never met Dr. Nuzzarello, but Linda's devotion to her father testifies to his larger-than-life influence. It is obvious that both personally and professionally he made a difference. May the family find peace in the sharing of cherished memories.
Christine Briggs
Friend
April 29, 2016
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
James Gable
Friend
April 29, 2016
Dear Nuzzarello family,I am so sorry for the loss of a Great man. He brought me into the world and was the first person to hold me. From there on Uncle Sam and Aunt Flora became my godparents. My whole life I was included no matter what the occasion was. I have loved and respected you my whole life. I will miss you dearly. May you RIP Uncle Sam, you will be in my heart forever. Love always, Your Godson John Salvatore Spatuzza
John Spatuzza
Family
April 29, 2016
Ernie and Family ~ our thoughts and love are with you at this very sad time. Your Dad left an amazing legacy and we hope that your wonderful memories will sustain you all through this very difficult and sad time. XOXOXO
Pamela & Michael Spain
Friend
April 29, 2016
Dear Ernie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
Xo, Carol Rosentreter
Carol Rosentreter
April 28, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family, Roseanne. Your father was a very special and most remarkable man, and we hope that you'll find comfort with loving memories.
Love,
Bill & Dyan Trombello
WIlliam Trombello
April 28, 2016
Roseanne sending you and your family many prayers on the loss of your dad.
Maura Kolb
Friend
April 28, 2016
My condolences to Dr's family at this time...he brought my son into the world 60 years ago, nurtured my father through some very difficult times and stuck with me as well as I dealt with some issues...will never forget you Dr. Sam...
Will Jones
Friend
April 28, 2016
Dear Angela, and of course all Nuzzarello's, we are so sad for you. Your dad was terrific. He will be so missed. Sorry that we cannot be there. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Meta Dawson
Family
April 28, 2016
I'll sure miss Uncle Sam. He was a great man. Praying for him and your family. Love, Iano
Iano Monastero
April 28, 2016
Sending thoughts and prayers to honor a man, who has left behind an amazing legacy of children, and grandchildren, to be deeply proud of. I am honored to call one of them, Roseanne, my Best Friend, and the others, like family to me. May God bless you, and welcome you into his Kingdom, while you watch over these outstanding, and wonderful individuals from Heaven. You can rest now, and sit proud of this major earthly accomplishment, you have contributed to our world. RIP Dr. Nuzzarello. Thanking you for all these beautiful friendships.
Antonette Louis
April 28, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of this. Thinking of you, Ernie, and your entire family. You are all in our thoughts. Kris & Ed
Kris Noeldner
Friend
April 28, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss, but we pray that you receive comfort from God's and friend's and family's loving arms as you remember and honor a hardworking man committed to his family and his profession of healing and teaching others. Love The Cross Family
April 27, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Sharon O'Shea & Family
Friend
April 27, 2016
RIP Uncle Sam.
I'm sorry I won't be with my family this weekend but you are all in my thoughts.
Love, Sandy (Ed too)
April 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss. What a good long life Salvatore enjoyed. So many cannot say the same. He was one of those the Bible call especially strong. Ps. 90:10
April 27, 2016
I hope you still get to have Gelato up in Heaven! Love Jeanne
Jeanne Magas
Family
April 26, 2016
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