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Marcello Ingargiola, beloved son of the late Umberto and the late Rosa; cherished brother of Paolo (Maria), Ignazio (Christiane), Giovanni, Renato (Mary) and Ugo; loving uncle and great-uncle of many. Marcello was passionate about soccer, the Chicago White Sox, collecting sports trading cards and model trains. He loved to socialize with his friends and, above all, cherished time spent with his family. Lying in State, Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church 4646 N. Austin Ave., Chicago from 9:00 a.m. until the Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Marcello’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Kolbus-May Funeral Home 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
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