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7600 W Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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Service
10:00 a.m.
St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church
8033 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
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Celeste Simone Obituary
Celeste Simone, Born in Italy on November 25, 1931, at rest in Chicago, IL on March 14, 2026 at the age of 94. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park with a procession to St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church for the Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. For information, 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com
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Upcoming Events
Mar
19
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Elms Funeral Home
7600 W Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
20
Prayer Service
9:15 a.m.
The Elms Funeral Home
7600 W Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
20
Service
10:00 a.m.
St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church
8033 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
The Elms Funeral Home - Elmwood ParkOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.