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Salvatore Gurgone Obituary

Salvatore "Sam" Gurgone, age 95, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of 74 to Connie, nee Sanfilippo; loving father of Paul, Sr. (Ginann), and Michele (V) Graham; cherished grandfather of Tracy (Adam) Schwarz, Gina (Saj) Razik, Adrianna (Justin Rogers), Paul, Jr. (Marissa), and John Smego, Krystal Colman, Justine Knaperek, Corbin (Amanda) Knaperek; Great-grandfather of 12; dear brother of Anna Marie Santilli, Joseph (Mary), and the late Paul ; also nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Int. St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. for info. 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 9, 2023.

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Gerran

April 5, 2023

Tracy,
I just learned that you lost your grandfather. Condolences to you and your family. Prayers for you.

April w/PWA

April 4, 2023

Tracy, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your precious Nonno. I pray that the memories you and your family have help to ease the heartbreak of his passing. RIP, Grandpa Sam.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Modell Funeral Home

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

Apr

12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

8404 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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