Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

Mannie Kin Chung Chu

May 5, 1956 - February 1, 2024

Mannie Kin Chung Chu, 67, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  He was surrounded by his loved ones in his final moments after a courageous three year battle with multiple cancers.

Mannie was the beloved husband of Josephine...

Jan 28, 2024

James Ramirez Jr. a lifelong Bridgeport resident and diehard Sox's fan.

Loving son of James M. and the late Carmen; dear brother of the late Raymond; step-brother of Kristen (Michael) Krause; fond cousin to many and dear friend to all. James was a 710 Teamster for 30 year. Visitation Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 3 PM to...

Jan 22, 2024

Richard Paladino (Retired CPD)

Beloved husband of Mary Ann nee Keane; loving father of Patricia (Antonio) Montano and Rich (Heather) Paladino; cherished grandfather of Dominic, Vinny and Sonny; devoted son of the late John and Rose; dear brother of John (Pam) and Bobby (Cindy); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 26, 2024 from...

Jan 20, 2024

Anthony "Tony O" Orlando; beloved husband of Patricia nee Messina; loving father of Anthony Orlando, Joseph (Gissel) Orlando and Jennifer (Jeff) Grek; cherished grandfather of Gianna, Jade, Nicolette, Vanessa, Joanna, Juliet, Jacob and Jerson; devoted son of the late Phillip and late Mazie Orlando; dear brother of Angeline (late Sunny) Rutman and Santo (Libby) Orlando; fond uncle of Phillip,...

Jan 15, 2024

Shuet Fong Lee; beloved wife of the late Ott Wing Lee; loving mother of Chum Yee (late Jing Mook) Lee, Nancy (Paul) Tse, Rose (Stewart) Moy, Peter D. (Sally) Louie and the late Kim Hay Toy; cherished grandmother of 17, adored great-grandmother of 29 and great-great-grandmother of 2. Visitation Saturday, January 20th from 9 a.m. until the time of...

Jan 14, 2024

Hui Zhu Szeto Zhou ,95, Wife of late Szeto Wing; Loving Mother of Szeto So Ying, Szeto So Ching (Moon Chuen Kong), So Yuet Moy (Gee Keung Moy).   Loving Grandmother of Cindy Moy, Henry Moy, Stacey Kong. Loving Great Grandmother of Andre Allen Gatdula and Clark Moy Gatdula. Visitation Monday, January 22, 2024 from 10 AM to Noon at...

Jan 14, 2024

Margaret A. Petraski; nee Stangl; beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mother of Michael Sgt. CPD (Athanasia) Petraski and Laura (Patrick) Neary; cherished grandmother of Konstandean: devoted daughter of the late John and late Bernice Stangl; dear sister of Joseph (Sandra) and the late John Stangl; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 19th from...

Jan 12, 2024

Francis M. "Marty" Farnan Jr.; at peace January 12, 2024; beloved son of the late Francis and late Charlotte nee Bennett; loving brother of Jack (Maryann), William, Carola (Bob) Gaggiano, Joan (Dennis) Jones and Maureen (Ryan Kirkland); cherished uncle of Kevin (Elena), Michael, Jimmy and Jeanne; adored great-uncle of Jack and Mary Kate. Marty was an eternal Sox fan...

Jan 9, 2024

Norma Jean Rubio nee Boyatt; beloved wife of Charlie Rubio; loving mother of Dave (Patty) and the late Mike (Linda) Rubio; cherished grandmother of Nicole (Phil) Fratto, David (Christine) Rubio, Anissa Rubio, Cindy Rubio, Lauren Rubio and Michael Rubio; adored great-grandmother of Isabella, Vincenzo, David Jr., Dominic and Angelo; devoted daughter of the late Lester and late Jewell Boyatt;...

Jan 2, 2024

Marilynn V. McCarthy loving mother of Donna (Lawrence) Scafuri, Donny (Annette) McCarthy and Cheryl Merrtithy; cherished grandmother of Michael, Mark, Danny. Brandon and Jerry; devoted daughter of the late Carl and late Mae Doehler; dear sister of Jean, Joan and the late Carl; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. All Services are Private.

Jan 1, 2024

Anthony "Tony" Smithy; beloved husband of Roslyn nee Sarkisian; loving father of Michael (Krissy Rolland); devoted son of Walter and Marie Joya Smithy; cherished brother of Sandra (Mark) Balazs; adored uncle of Nicolina Balazs; best friend of Phillip Giella. Visitation Friday, January 5th from 3 to 8 p.m. at Dalcamo Funeral Home. Prayers Saturday, January 6th 8:45 a.m. to...

Dec 31, 2023

Diane L. Spata (nee Kamin)

Beloved Wife of the late Nicholas Spata; Loving Mother of Brenda (Charles) Krummick, Georgian (Christy) Spata and Jill (Thomas) Knizner; Cherished Grandmother of Nicole Tormey and Christopher Krummick; Adored Great-Grandmother of Kayla, Rachel, John and Dylan Tormey; Devoted Daughter of the late John, Stepdaughter of the late George and the late Annabel...

Dec 31, 2023

Donna M. Marano nee Pellegrini; beloved wife of the late Santo "Dago"; loving mother of Rick (Carrie) Marano, Renee (Rich) Lyons and David Marano; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Casey (Nate), Mia and John; adored great-grandmother of Haven; devoted daughter of the late John and late Virginia Pellegrini; dear sister of the late Fred (late Pat) Pellegrini; fond aunt of...

Dec 30, 2023

Stacie M Burtner nee Mostacchio

Beloved wife of Stephen; loving mother of Kristeen (Frank Fazio), Anthony, Alyssa, Laura and Sarah; cherished grandmother of Izabella, Franki, Ian, Amaya and Abby; devoted daughter of Paul and Roseann Mostacchio; dear sister of Jenna Rose (Brian) McMahon and PJ Martin; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday January 3,...

Dec 24, 2023

Karen A. Calderone-Gutierrez

Loving mother of Monique (Rob Zappa), Jose D. (Veronica), Amanda and Nicole; cherished grandmother of Christian, Jose, Stephanie, Yaretzi, Addyson, Sarah, Jackson, Rocco and Uncle Frankie; devoted daughter of the late Steven and Adeline; dear sister of Ben (Pat), Kelly (Shelly) and the late Sandy (Bernie); longtime partner of Jesse; fond aunt to many...

Dec 23, 2023

Lai Ha Ng was born in June 1930.  She devoted her life to her family and to her local church.  She was the loving mother of Betty, Paul, Annie and Peter, cherished grandmother of Erica, Timothy, Justin and Grace.  She went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2023. Visitation Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 8:30 AM to...

Dec 23, 2023

Jeremy J. Urso; beloved son of Jacqueline (Tim Boutcher) Urso; loving brother of Salvatore and Carmella Mancia; devoted grandson of the late James and late Mildred Urso and the late Evelyn Finley; adored nephew of Jennifer (Danny) Sayre, Jimmy (Tess) Urso, Michael (Sandy) Urso, Mary Lu (late Frank) Scorza, Billy (Amy) Urso and Dawn (Danny) Pegausch; fond cousin and...

Dec 22, 2023

John "Jack" C. Ruggiero Sr.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann; loving father of John (Kelly) Jr., Dan, Ken (Bel) and Ron (Jenny); cherished Grandpa of Mary (Levi), Nick (Becca), Joe (Katie), Jason (Sarah), Nicole (Dave) ,Eddy (Sara) and the late Angela; adored great grandpa of many; devoted son of the late James and Josephine; dear...

Dec 21, 2023

Zhuo Xiong Tan, a pillar of strength and resilience, bid farewell to this world on December 21, 2023, leaving behind a legacy illuminated by hard work, love, and unyielding determination. Born on August 25, 1951, in Guangzhou, China, his journey was a testament to the transformative power of perseverance and the enduring spirit of a devoted family man.

Dec 19, 2023

Jun 'Jon' Wong, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  Jon will be remembered as a deeply caring father/grandfather.  Jon came to America as a young 8-year old boy and lived in Chinatown Chicago - a few years right after WWII.  With his parents (the late Wah and Helen Wong), they immigrated with nothing more than the clothes...