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DOROTHY DaCOSTA Obituary

Dorothy Carrano DaCosta, nee Graham, beloved wife of the late Lou Carrano; loving mother of Carol (Bob) O'Neil, Tony DaCosta, Chris (Cindy) DaCosta, Pat (Jeanne), Terry (Frank) Klein, Tim (Ingrid) DaCosta, Miriam (Erik) Spies and Eric (Toni) DaCosta; devoted grandmother of Colleen, Patricia, Alan, Vincent, Jason, Patrice, Jannelle, Sarah, Kari, Colton, Shane, Matt and Madison; fond great-grandmother of Elle. Funeral Saturday, Jan. 7 at 9:30 a.m. from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 8025 W. Golf Rd., Niles to St. Isaac Jogues Church, Mass, 10 a.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation Friday, Jan. 6, from 3 to 9 p.m. Info: (847) 581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 5, 2012.

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JJ & Rob

January 7, 2012

Chris, Cindy, Vince & Jason - You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The Lorek Family

January 7, 2012

Terry, Frank, Sarah, and Kari---We are saddened to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in all of your cherished memories together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 7, 2012

Pat & Jeanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Heaven has another angel to watch over your family. God Bless. Holly Hughes

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January 6, 2012

Chris and Cindy – we are so sorry to hear about your loss. We know your mom meant a lot to you. I remember talking to your mom at one of your parties. You could tell she was so proud of you and appreciated everything you did for her. You are in our prayers during this hard time. We will call you when we get back into town. Take care good friends!

January 5, 2012

Pat, Jeanne ,Patrice and Jannelle our deepest sympathy to you all. If you need anything please let us know.
Ted and Pam

January 5, 2012

My sympathy to Dorothy's wonderful family. I knew your Mom from the Airstream group. We always had a good time together. I'm in Az now. Doris Koob

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

January 5, 2012

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