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RITA SCALISE Obituary

Rita Scalise, age 96, nee Rosanova, beloved wife of the late Nicola; loving mother of Susan (Bill) Pesenko, Mary (the late Warren) Fredrich and Nick (Rosann) Scalise; fond grandmother of Dr. Steven (Dr. Karen) Pesenko, Cynthia (John) Prendergast, Teresa Scalise and Nick Scalise Jr.; great-grandmother of Stephanie, Marc, Jacqueline, Gina and Beth; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers. Funeral Monday, March 5, 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge proceeding to Our Lady Mother of the Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2012.

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Nardine DiCristina

March 5, 2012

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

March 4, 2012

Gina,
We are sorry to hear about your great grandmother's passing.
Karen and Ray Madigan

Kathy Cardamone

March 3, 2012

Dear Nick and Family,
So very sad to hear about your Mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony and Kathy Cardamone

randy/bridget gollay

March 3, 2012

Rita was a wonderful baker extraordinare
A very kind and considerate lady who valued friendship. It's hard to find people like Rita. She lived along fulfilling life!

March 3, 2012

Dear Nick and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mark and Carol Hamilton

Larry & Mary Ann Monno

March 3, 2012

Please except our deepest condolences.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Eileen Moriarty

March 2, 2012

Dear Nick & Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. You shared stories of holidays and family parties. I pray those cherished memories will bring you comfort today and in the years to come.

March 2, 2012

Even though we are far away, your family is in our thoughts and prayers....Accept our deepest and most sorrowful condolences.....Ray and Donna Pesenko

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

March 2, 2012

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