Gennaro-Maratea-Obituary

Gennaro Maratea

Chicago, Illinois

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Maratea, Gennaro age 68, suddenly, devoted husband of Felicetta nee Grisi, loving father Josephine (Benedetto) Vitale and Gerardo Maratea, dear brother of Vincenza (the late Antonio) Paladino, Raffaele (Rosa) Maratea, Carmela (Dennis) Daly, and Angelo (Rosa) Maratea, fond uncle Jerry of many...

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4/14/11
Dear Maratea Family,

I just went by the barbershop and learned of the sad news of Jerry’s passing. I wanted to pass along my deepest condolences to your entire family.

I am now a man in my late 20’s and Jerry had been my barber since I was a teenager in high school. I very much enjoyed being in his chair for a haircut and a shave, the old-fashioned way. But what I enjoyed the most were his routine of jokes and that grinning smile he always had on his face,...

I was a regular customer of your father's for over 10 years since moving to this neighborhood. He was always warm and friendly. Always smiled when he saw me coming. I felt I was amongst friends in his barber shop. I am deeply saddened by his death. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to his family. JAMES SCOTT, CHICAGO

Josie and family, we are so sorry for this horribly sudden loss of your father, I know how hard it is but just know he's watching down on you and hoping you can stay strong through this time.

Josie my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. It is very heard to lose a parent. I know this for myself. But I can only tell you this, cherish all the memories that you have had with your father may they be good or bad. Those memories will always keep him alive in your heart and in your soul. I can empathize with you and what you are going through. Josie I pray for you and your family through this difficult time that you may find comfort and peace in this time of your...

Josie,JJ,Ben and Mom, We are so truly sorry for your loss...Your father was a great man and will be greatly missed.We are here for you during this time.Hold his memories dear that will give you strength. You all will be in our prayers...Love you Rest in peace Mr.Maratea

Josie and family,so sorry for ur loss, my prays go out to you and your family.
may your father be with you always shining down on u, and may he R I P..

May the good lord give you and your family strength and courage to be able to surpass this life's tribulation. Death is not the end but it is a bginning of a new life's journey for your father and your family. We will always keep him and your family in our prayers ...... prayer for St. Francis ....

May the good Lord give you and your family strength and courage to be able to surpass this life tribulation. Life doesn't end at death but it is a beginning of a new life for your father and your family. We will always keep him in our prayers ..... Prayer of St. Francis .....

You will be greatly missed Jerry. You were a kind and gentle man. Rest In Peace..