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John Citrano Obituary

John J. Citrano of Schaumburg for 12 years Visitation for John J. Citrano, 53, formerly of Elk Grove Village, will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral services and interment will be private. Born June 19, 1953, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, in Elk Grove Village. John was a former employee of Lufthansa Airlines for over 20 years. He was the beloved husband of Donna (nee Zimmerman), whom he married Feb. 2, 1985; loving father of Jason and Douglas; loving son of the late John and Josephine (nee Coffaro) Citrano; son-in-law of Earl Zimmerman; dear brother of Dorothy (Donald) Dougherty; brother-in-law of Linda White-Megill (Don Megill); and uncle of Donald, Lisa, Trisha, Kenneth and Kimberly. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville, Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 are appreciated. For information, 847-882-5580.

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Published by Daily Herald from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John Citrano

5 Entries

Lutz Bier

November 19, 2006

It was very hard to accept that John passed on. He was a good friend, colleague and a pleasure to have around you. He was such a positive influence and an inspiration in our daily Airfreight Cargo Life. I am very proud to say that I had the pleasure of working with John over the years. He will be missed by all, because he touched everyone’s heart.
My deepest condolences to Donna, Jason and Doug, may God be with you.

Dirk Friedrichs

November 18, 2006

I just heard about John's passing yesterday evening and am both shocked and deeply saddened. Having first worked with John in the trenches of the cargo warehouse, and later again as colleagues in the import department at Lufthansa Cargo Chicago, I have so many fond memories of the many hours we spent together. John was a great colleague, mentor and friend. His passion and ever-present sense of humor endeared him to everyone; myself certainly included. He will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to have known him. My sincere condolences, Donna. May God be with you and the boys during this terribly difficult time.

Dirk Friedrichs
United Airlines Cargo
World Headquarters

Christie Money

November 12, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I worked with John at the last trucking company he was with (at another location) and was shocked to hear of his passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sandy

November 11, 2006

Donna,Jason,Doug

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss, I cannot imagine to pain you are all going thru, You are truly in my thoughts and prayers may god watch over you all and remember all the great times you had with John. He will be greatly missed, Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you. God Bless

Sandy Madrid & Family
Phoenix Intl

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Sandy Madrid

November 11, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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