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Grace A. Bosanac, nee Accettura, age 94, a resident of Naperville, IL for 30 years, formerly of Elmwood Park, IL, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville. She was born October 4, 1917 in Bari, Italy; loving mother of Robert E. "Bob" (Sandi) Bosanac; adored grandmother of Jennifer Bosanac; former spouse of the late Edward Bosanac; devoted daughter of the late Vito and Rosalia Accettura; dear sister of Mario (Inez) Accettura, Louise (Volney) Cropper, the late Guy (Mabel) Accettura and the late Vito (the late Pat) Accettura; fond aunt and cousin of many. Grace emmigrated to the United States from Italy at age 13. She worked at Western Electric's Hawthorne Plant in Cicero, IL for many years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Grace was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church, Naperville and enjoyed knitting. Visitation Tuesday, Dec. 6, 3 to 8 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Additional Visitation Wednesday, Dec. 7, 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Residence. Entombment: All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: St. Patrick's Residence. For info. (630)355-0213, www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 5, 2011.

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Karin Accettura

December 12, 2011

Our Loved-Ones leave the world but never our hearts -
In loving memory and deepest sympathy

Karen Chandra

December 7, 2011

Bob, Sandi, and Jenni
Grandma Grace was so special and is truly an angel in heaven. My deepest & heartfelt sympathy as you celebrate her life and cherish her memory.

Geoff Mlinarcik

December 6, 2011

Bob, Sandy & Jen,

Our sincere condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grieving and remembrance. - Geoff & Alexis

Bob Corson

December 5, 2011

Bob, Sandy, and Jennifer.

My deapest sympathies go out to you all. This is a very difficult time, but I know that you were there for your Mom and she was very blessed to have you all as you were to have her. Knowing that will hopefully give you some comfort, as it did me with Both of my parent's. The memories are great, and you have each other to cherish them with as you remember her. Take care and know I am thinking of you. Regards, Bob

Mary Roe

December 5, 2011

What a fantastic woman Grace was. She was definitely ahead of her time. She was a cherished friend and a wonderful "adopted" grandmother to my daughters. They worshipped her as much as I did. We were so lucky to have her in our lives as long as we did. She was there many times for me after my Mother died. She will be missed greatly.

Linda Accettura Townsend

December 5, 2011

My sympathies especially to Bob, Sandy and Jennifer. What a wonderful, loving support you were for Auntee Zee all those years. She was a special Aunt who I wish I had lived closer to. I'll maintain the memories of those summer visits to the Chicago area in my childhood.

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