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NELSON SANTOS Obituary

Nelson N. Santos, age 56, beloved husband of Estelle; loving father of Nelson (Maria) Santos, Gracie and Jason Santos; beloved son of Geovina and the late Jose; fond grandfather of Nelson, Marci, Apollo and Benjamin Santos and Bryce Ratliff; dear brother of Maribel, Gena, Angela, Geovina and Louise; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, April 19 from 3 p.m. until time of funeral service, 8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local animal shelter in memory of Nelson. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 18, 2012.

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Alfonso Ribot

August 15, 2012

It has been a very long time and it saddens me to find this out upon my return from overseas. Estelle, love and guidance to you and your family. God bless you always...

LYNN ARNOLD

April 19, 2012

DEAR ESTELLE AND FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON YOUR LOSS. MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU.

DELKO CONSTRUCTION

Diana DiVito

April 19, 2012

Gracie,
We are very sorry for the lost of your precious dad. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ron & Diana DiVito

Patti Karabatsos

April 18, 2012

Dear Estelle and Family,
My heart breaks for you. I know Nelson will be missed by all. George and I will keep you in our prayers.

April 18, 2012

Estelle

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Stan and Joanne Zawadzki
Lakewood Carpentry

Kathy Labadessa

April 18, 2012

Estelle - I am so sorry, my prayers go out to you and your family. Nelson was a very nice man, got to know him at our X-mas parties. My thoughts are with you.
Kathy Labadessa-Lakewood Carpentry

JOYCE (HOWE) RIVERA

April 18, 2012

MAY GOD HOLD YOU CLOSE NELSON. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ESTELLE AND THE FAMILY. PEACE BE WITH YOU. JOYCE (HOWE)RIVERA

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

April 18, 2012

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