John F. Cella

John F. Cella obituary

John F. Cella

John Cella Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Oct. 23, 2025.

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John F. Cella, age 92, of Oak Brook, retired executive with Gaumond and Cella; loving brother of Edith Marie(the late Raymond) Gaumond and Margaret Mary (the late Patrick) Seery; cherished uncle of Julie (Michael) Clarke, Kevin Seery, Michael (Tracie) Seery and the late Anita (Robert) DiNello, Gregory Gaumond and Patrick Seery; dear great uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Monday, May 15, 2023, 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 South York St. (at Madison), Elmhurst. Interment Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 North Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660 or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 West Jackson, Chicago, IL 60607. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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