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Antonio Fontela Obituary

Antonio Fontela, Jr. age 63, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 20, 2016. He was the Loving husband of Deborah (nee Masella); Loving dad of Ed, Jim (Claudia) and Tony (Colleen) Fontela; Loving son of the late Antonio and Barbara Fontela and Elena Fontela; Dear son in law of George and Alva Masella; Loving Papa of Nico, Julian, Alexia, Anthony, Franco, Patrick, Rocco, Isabelle, Luca and Baby Benicio. Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. from Salerno's Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake St. Roselle, IL. 60172 to St. Philip the Apostle Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Entombment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m. For info 630-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 22, 2016.

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Peggy Gillen

September 23, 2016

To the entire Fontela family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and papa. He was the kindest soul I have ever met. My heart goes out to each and every one of you.
Love,
Peggy & Caeleb

VILEEN AND James TRAWEEK

September 23, 2016

DEAR Debbie and family sorry to hear the loss of Tony we pray for you and your family Debbie if you need anything James and I are here for You LOVE VILEEN and James TRAWEEK

Debbie Felts

September 23, 2016

Debbie I am beyond sad for you and your family. Your love was so very special it will carry you through this time. You are in my prayers. I hope to see you soon.

Susan M

September 22, 2016

I'm so sad about this news. I have wonderful memories of Tony as I'm
sure many do. Fun loving, charismatic, tough Cubano Tony. I wish you all strength, love and peace during this time.

Tracy (Stange) Gonzalez

September 21, 2016

Tony, we are so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Salerno’s Funeral Home-Rosedale Chapel - Roselle

450 W. Lake Street, Roselle, IL 60172

Sep

24

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Salerno’s Funeral Home-Rosedale Chapel - Roselle

450 W. Lake Street, Roselle, IL 60172

Sep

24

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Philip the Apostle Church

IL

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Salerno’s Funeral Home-Rosedale Chapel - Roselle

450 W. Lake Street, Roselle, IL 60172

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