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Nicholas Soppi Obituary

Nicholas Michael Soppi, 88, born in Durres, Albania, passed away on December 16. Nicholas will be dearly missed by his wife of 64 years, Olga, of Naperville, IL. He was preceded in death by parents, Michael and Pashkelina, brothers, Anton, Jasper, Thomas, and Franco, sisters, Victoria and Paulina. He left behind children Joan (Daryl Shuta) Soppi, John (Victoria) Soppi and Vickie (John) Meehan. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Kimberly) Grove, Stephanie (Mitch) Landess and Marissa Meehan and Savannah. A Great Grandfather of Brianna, Cassidy, Sayde, and Nicholas Grove. A dear uncle and great uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all of his family, friends and neighbors. Nicholas and his family are grateful for the outstanding care at Edwards Hospital and Meadowbrook Manor. Visitation will be Thursday Dec. 18th from 4 - 9 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral begins Friday at 10:00 am from the funeral home proceeding to St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church 2701 North Narragansett Ave. for 11:00 am service. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2014.

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December 18, 2014

May God give you the strength needed at this difficult time.

Patti Huebner

December 18, 2014

Dear Olga and family,
We were blessed to have Nick as our neighbor for over 20 years. He was the kindest man and a pleasure to talk to. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. We can't tell you how sorry we are for your lost. You are in our prayers.
Kindest regards,
Patti, Greg, Zach Huebner

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

December 17, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

Dec

19

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

Dec

19

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church

2701 North Narragansett Ave, IL

Dec

19

Interment

Elmwood Cemetery

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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