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Eleanor Gaddi Obituary

Gaddi, Eleanor 84, of Lake Forest and Montauk Long Island, New York died November 26, 2011. Eleanor was a active contributor to the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. Wife of Robert Gaddi of Lake Forest. Mother of Robert Gaddi of Chicago, Kevin Gaddi of Boston, MA and Peter (Regina) Gaddi of Lake Geneva, WI. Grandmother of Caroline, Charlotte and Brooke Gaddi, Peter, Jr., William, Megan and Dillon Gaddi. Daughter of the late William and Anne Somerville. She is also survived by her Sister-in-law Helen Somerville and her children Scott, Bill and Beth and her Step-Mother Lorraine Somerville and her two children Fred and Evelyn. Memorial Visitation 4:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers contributions can be directed to the family. Info: (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com.

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Published by Highland Park News from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7, 2011.

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Tim O'Neal

December 12, 2011

El, I miss you so much, your wisdom, laughter and your special way of just making things better. Cant wait to meet up with you. God Bless You!!

Jerry Tunney

December 1, 2011

Dear Bob, I just read about Eleanor's passing in the Lake Forester please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Bev and I often remembered the many good times we spent together over the years. God bless your family at this difficult time.

December 1, 2011

every time I saw Eleanor, and said hi, her eyes would light up. She will be missed. Her laugh how could u for get her laugh :-)
Steve Amidei

BETH LOCASTRO

November 28, 2011

You made the world a better place to be Aunt El. You will be greatly missed! Until we meet again, all my love, Beth.

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