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ZENA ROSA

Melrose Park, Illinois

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Zena Rosa, nee DiFrancesca, 88, of Melrose Park. Beloved wife and partner of Sam "Slicker Sam" Rosa; the rock of Slicker Sam's Restaurant; loving mother of Joseph; inspirational grandmother of Samara (Tom) Condon, Sasha (Andrew) McNeal and Gabrielle Rosa (Daniel) Finnegan; dear sister of...

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I worked at Al Piemonte Ford for many years and enjoyed many delicious lunches and dinners at Slicker Sams The food was always fantastic, but the best part of Slicker Sams was Sam and Zina themselves. God never made better people than Sam and Zina. They will be greatly missed by all who were blessed the honor of knowing them.

So sorry to hear of Mrs Rosa's passing. My wife and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Slickers in 1994. We had been regular patrons before and since that dinner. I went there as a child and when my children were small. Always had a great time there mainly because of the staff and definately from Rosa and Sam. They always made us feel welcome and special. Sam was crazy about our first born, Samantha. he would always give the kids free Itailian ice after our dinner. Great people,...

I'm very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My wife and I got engaged at Slicker Sam's so it will always have a special place in our hearts. You should consider opening a new restaurant. That would keep your mother's recipes alive for future generations.

Dear Joey,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news that your mom passed away. Zena was one of those people, like her good friend Vivian,(may they both rest in peace) who we thought would always be with us and could never imagine life without them. Then reality checks in. I have many fond memories of your mom. They all take place in the restaurant with an abundance of food in the background. Christmas Eve at Slicker Sam's was always fun and the generosity your mom & dad showed could be...

Dear Joe: I was so sorry to learn about your mom. I can't begin to tell you how bad I felt that I was not able to make the services. I will miss her and especially miss seeing her on Feast Sunday. It will not be the same without her there. She was quite the lady. My love to you all, Mary Ellen

Please accept my deepest and sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was a very special person.

Joey,
I'm sorry I was not able to attend services for your mom. She was a great lady. My condolences to you and your family.
Don Blasi

Dear Joey, Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to you on the untimely death of Zena.

She was such a wonderful and generous woman. She was so gracious to my friends and me during our collegiate and med school years. I certainly never forgot that. My mom and I would like to extend our sympathies to you and the rest of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
With sympathy and all my love,

Joey and Family, Our deepest sympathy for all of you. She was a wonderful woman and is missed
Always the Marino Family