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Josephine Bettarelli Obituary

Josephine L. Bettarelli, dearest wife of the late Primo; loving mother of Anita (Stephen) Krampach, Fred A. (Anita), Joanna (Tom) Mercurio and Santa Grimaldi; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 20; fond sister of the late Virginia Sciortino, Mary De Salvo and August Sciortino. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Ralph Massey Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to Our Lady of Hope Church, Rosemont, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 24, 2006.

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Michael Lutz

October 25, 2006

Dear Joanne, Tom, Kelly, Mark, Mike and family:
Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother. May the many happy times spent togehter with your mom and grandmother give you strength during this difficult time.
Love,
Mike, Cheryl and kids

Phyllis Belmonte

October 24, 2006

To my sister-in-law & the Bettarelli Family:
I am very sorry for your loss. My warm heart and thoughts are with you. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that "Little Grandma" is AT peace with God is in plenty of good company with her husband, Primo, Bill and my father, Bruno, Sr. I love you.

Ron Kadlecik

October 24, 2006

Dear Joanne, Tom, Kelly, Joe, and Family-
My sincerest sympathy for your loss.
I believe I only met Joesphine once, but I was immediately impressed with her spunk and gusto.
I am sure your memories of her will bring you comfort and strength.
Love to you All.

PATTY DE SALVO

October 24, 2006

AUNTIE DODO

I BET IT WAS SOME HOMECOIMING. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. YOU WILL BE MISSED. TILL WE MEET AGAIN

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