Carmen Vece Obituary

Vece, Carmen, Retired Melrose Park Police Lieutenant. Loving husband of Phyllis, Beloved father to Tom, Tim, Tammy, Tabatha, and Michele. Grandfather of 13 and Great Grandfather of 5. Predeceased by his siblings, Rosemary, Billy, George, Dolores and Leonard. Best friend and Brother of Betty (Bob) White. Fond Uncle of Kathy Hogan, Tom White, Michael White and many others. Memorial mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 1101 N. 23rd Ave Melrose Park on Saturday December 30, 2017 at 11am. Family will receive friends starting at 10:30am at the church.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 29, 2017.
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I still think of something or hear something and pick up the phone to call you. So much has happened that I wish I could talk to you about. I miss you so much.

April 27, 2020

I miss you Daddy.

May 31, 2019

Miss you Buddy, love you.

Steve Belmonte

March 25, 2019

I love you Poppa.

July 3, 2018

Love and miss you. It does not get any easier.

April 7, 2018

Miss you so much

January 20, 2018

I am so sorry I missed the memorial for Carm. I am just reading the obituary. Carm was a good friend and neighbor. His devotion to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Feast will be remembered by so many. Phyllis, Tom, Tim, Tammy, Tabatha and Carol, please accept my sincere sympathy. RIP dear friend.

Tony & Jo Prignano

December 30, 2017

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10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

1101 N. 23rd Ave, Melrose Park, IL

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Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

1101 N. 23rd Ave, Melrose Park, IL

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