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Louis Paradiso Obituary

Louis S. Paradiso, age 87, late of Steger, IL, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007, beloved husband of the late Gena M., nee Valentino; devoted father of Paul (Jeanette), Robert (Gail), Janet Paradiso and late Stephen Paradiso; proud grandfather of Vincent and Michael (fiancee, Susana Valdivia) Paradiso; dear brother of Donald (Inez) Paradiso, Lucille (Glenn Voss) Capuano, the late Rose (late James) Liquore, late Nick (Irene) Paradiso, late Anna (Julius) Tedeschi, late John (late Edith), late Dominic and the late Eugene Paradiso; fond uncle of several nieces and nephews; his caregiver of many years, Elzbieta Rudnicki. Visitation Sunday, March 25, 2 to 9 p.m. Prayer Service Monday, 11:15 a.m. from the Smits Funeral Home, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL, to St. Liborius Catholic Church for 12 noon Mass. Entombment at Queen of All Saints Mausoleum, Hillside, IL. Mr. Paradiso was a WWII Army Veteran and a self-employed cabinet maker. For further info, 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 24, 2007.

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Linda (Messex) Powell

March 29, 2007

Janet, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my father in 1992 and it still seems like it was yesterday. I pray that God will give you peace and serenity at this difficult time. All the best to you and your loved ones.

Dr. Jerry M. Fay (Bloom 68)

March 24, 2007

May God's love sustain you in your sorrow.

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