BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy.

Homewood, Illinois

George Di Prima Obituary

George A. Di Prima, age 90, formerly of Oak Lawn. Navy Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Della Di Prima nee Fish. Loving father of Jean Massoth, the late Larry Di Prima and Robert (Susan) Di Prima. Dear brother of Ruth Delfs. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Retired C.P.S. Teacher for 42 years. George loved driving his family on many road trips throughout the U.S. Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood on Monday March 20, from 3-8pm. Funeral Tuesday 10 am at the Funeral Home. Interment Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to the Shriner's Children Hospital would be appreciated. For additional information contact tews-ryanfh.com or 708-798-5300

Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 19, 2017.
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Rob (& the DiPrima family),
I'm sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Kendryna

March 21, 2017

Rob and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind man.

Jackie Clarke

March 20, 2017

Rob & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.

Susan Hardison

March 20, 2017

I will never forget playing softball together and looking in the stands and seeing your Dad always there Rob. Great memories!!!

Thoughts and prayers my friend.

Tim Schneider

March 19, 2017

Rob and family so very sorry for your loss.

Dawn Burns- Kellogg

March 19, 2017

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Memorial Events
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Mar

20

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

Mar

21

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

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18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

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