David G. Geraci, age 68, suddenly, loving companion of Cathy Barker; beloved father of Kristine Cassano and Stephanie (angelo) Boncimino; dearest grandpa of Nick Cassano and Ella Boncimino; devoted son of Thelma, nee Yost and the late Carl Geraci; dear brother of Joseph (Virginia) Geraci; fond uncle of Susan (Tim) Polutnik and Karen (Tom) Huttner and a great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m., from Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL to St. Celestine Church, Elmwood Park, IL. Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., Greater Chicago, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604. Visitation Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
773-622-9300.
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Dan Kuesis
February 13, 2008
Condolences and my deepest sympathies to the family. Dave you will be missed by all.
Debbie Schoendorf
February 12, 2008
My heart felt condolences. Dave was a joy to work with. His voice on the phone would bring a smile to my face. I hope that your faith and the support of friends and family will help you through this difficult time, and that his memory will be a blessing to all who knew him.
Gary Ovelmen
February 12, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the entire Geraci family.
Paul Tipton
February 12, 2008
I worked with Dave many years and wish to express my sympathy to his family for his loss. He and I enjoyed a lot of good times together.
Linda & David Riley
February 12, 2008
Dear Cathy, David and I cannot express our sadness about David's death. Please accept our deepest condolences, and we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
With love and sympathy, David & Linda Riley
Mike & Carren Huttner
February 12, 2008
Our thoughts and our prayers are for David, Cathy and all the Geraci family during this sad time of loss. May God comfort you with many wonderful memories.
Bill, Denise, Holly & Brianna Barker
February 12, 2008
Sorry we can't be there with you Cathy; you'll be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Scott, Erika, Sarah, Evan, & Erik Healy
February 12, 2008
Cathy - We love you & are thinking of you everyday. Please take care.
Juanita and Scott Rister
February 12, 2008
Cathy, We are thinking of you and David's daughters. Wish we could be with you.
Bill and Joan Mullins
February 12, 2008
Our deepest condolences to the family. Dave will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all of us that had the opportunity to be part of his life.
David and Deborah (Pogorzelski) Stogner
February 12, 2008
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Dave's wit, humor and tenacity for life will be missed by all that knew him. God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Ellen and Rudy Merritt
February 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about Dave. He was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Sincere Condolences,
Ron Gerstung
February 11, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Family and friends….I knew David since our days at Amundsen High School, and there are so many great memories that we shared. In our last two years in High School, we did so much together, along with another friend Rich Ekman. They used to call us the “Three Musketeers”. Some of the things we did in High School probably shouldn’t be printed, but the memories are there, and we survived. Dave and I graduated High School the end of June in 1957, and we had no idea what we wanted to do for the future…. So, as two 17 year olds, we went over to six corners and enlisted in the Air Force on the Buddy Plan. However, we got separated after Basic Training and lost touch for some years…… But finally for the past twelve or more years we have been getting together whenever we can… Fishing on Lake Michigan; dinners in Chicago, when I am back visiting my children; and visiting him on two occasions in Florida with that crazy “Corvette” that he would let me drive. The three musketeers also spent a week together in Reno NV a couple years ago, and had a great time together. I’m very sad, my heart is heavy to have lost one of my best friends, and my sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.…. I will miss him so much and the memories will always be deep in my heart. He was a great family man, and a wonderful caring friend…..
Thanks, Ron Gerstung and wife Ellen
Becky Burmeister
February 11, 2008
Cathy-I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Molly Di Iulio
February 11, 2008
While I didn't know Dave personally, I always heard wonderful things about him; his incredible zest for life and what a good man he was. I'm saddened by the loss of someone who was not only so loved, but also had such an important role as a father and grandfather to several very special people. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
David and Deborah (Pogorzelski) Stogner
February 11, 2008
Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Dave's wit, humor and tenacity for life will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
Georgianne Messina
February 11, 2008
My sincerest condolences to Cathy and David's family.
Connie Podgorski
February 11, 2008
Dave, you will always be in our hearts. Your family will be in our prayers. Rest in Peace dear friend, and know you will be thought of often and fondly by everyone's lives you touched. God Bless you, hugs Connie, fisherman Bob's wife.
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