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Herman De Matteo Obituary
Age 90, WW II Navy Veteran. Beloved Husband of 37 years of RoseAnn (nee Buettner) and the late Irene. Loving Father of Donna (Thomas) Wyness, Mary Beth Portegys, Kathy (the late Kenneth) Iwinski, Larry (Joan) DeMatteo, Kenneth (Susan) DeMatteo, and Lori (Patrick) Gallagher. Proud Grandpa of Jeanne, James, Michael, Mark, Sara, Genevieve, Nicholas, Kevin, Jack, Jake, Andrew, Charlie, Daniel, Matthew, Emma, and Billy. Cherished Great Grandpa of 10. Dear Brother of Henry and the late Michael and Tony. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Julie Billiart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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Dave and Patty Farnesi
September 14, 2015
Herman was a dear friend of my parents, Larry and Vivian Farnesi. We send our deepest sympathies.
Sean Donegan
July 1, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss! Prayers for the family!
Gloria Yakes
July 1, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family of this man who was clearly loved by many.
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