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William Graffeo Obituary

GRAFFEO William Graffeo, of Minooka, IL formerly of Palos Heights passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Born in Sicily, the son of Pasquale and Vincenza Graffeo. Beloved husband of 48 years to Joyce (nee McManus) Graffeo; loving father of William (Laura), Cathy (Tom) Sadowsky, Joyce (Robert) Hahn, Bob (Jackie) Graffeo and Joe (Joy) Graffeo. Affectionate Papa of Robbie, Tommy, Allie, Marykate, Amanda, Franchesca, Rachel, Breanna, Cora, Josh, Gabriella, Morgan, Josie, Mae, Wil and Addie; devoted brother of Andrea (Maria) Graffeo and Antonina Graffeo; dear brother-in-law of the McManus, D'Angelo, Craven, and Miller families. Beloved uncle of Virginia (the late Patrick) Hackett as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews both here and in Italy. Also left to cherish his memory are many friends who he considered his family. Preceded in death by his parents, his cherished brother Emanuel (Mary) Graffeo; dear sister Concetta (Pino) Cali and precious niece Mary Graffeo. Funeral Service for William Graffeo will be Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 9:30 AM at The Maple Funeral Home to St. Mary Catholic Church in Minooka for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Minooka. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to St. Mary "Seed of Faith" Fund or the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Visitation will be on Friday from 2:00 to 9:00 PM at The Maple Funeral Home, 24300 S. Ford Rd, Channahon, IL 815.467-1234

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Published by SouthtownStar on Nov. 19, 2009.

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November 20, 2009

Our prayers are with you at this very sad time. Jeff, Josie, Mike and Rachel Schlitter

November 19, 2009

Dear Aunt Joyce, Billy,Cathy,Joyce, Bobby, and Joey, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm thinking of you all at this sad time. Uncle Bill was a very special man to a lot of us. Love Cousin Debbie.

November 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Laura, Sammie, Jake Hill

November 19, 2009

We were very sorry to hear of William's passing. My children were students of Joe Graffeo at Manor Hill and we wanted him to know that we praying for his family at this very sad time.

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