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Deborah Messina Obituary

Deborah J. Messina, 53, of Westmont, formerly of LaGrange Park and Cicero, passed away November 30, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 2-9pm at Svec & Sons Funeral Home, 6227 Cermak Rd., Berwyn. Funeral Friday, December 4, 2009 10:00am from the funeral home to St. Louise de Marillac Church for Mass at 11:00am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Deborah was employed as a waitress at 47th Street Grill in Lyons. She was a graduate of St. Frances of Rome School and Morton East High School, both in Cicero. Mother of Amanda (Christopher) Woosley; grandmother of Riley and Ava Woosley; daughter of Laverne and the late Gennaro Messina; sister of Melody (Barry) Hamper, Gennaro (Norma) Messina, Laura (Vincent) Schwerin, Cheryl (Richard) Karas, Anthony (Amy) Messina and Frank (Michelle) Messina; aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements handled by Svec & Sons Funeral Home, (708) 484-2050.

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life from Dec. 2 to Dec. 9, 2009.

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Charlie

December 22, 2009

We all miss you nice lady.

Ron & Michele Herdzina

December 4, 2009

Our hearts & prayers go out to you. We are sorry for your loss.

December 4, 2009

Sympathy to you and your family. Wishing you strength to sustain you during this diffcult time and healing that soothes both mind & spirit.
Very sorry for your loss,

debbie pruitt

December 3, 2009

Your family are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Mike and Jane and family

rose mary

December 3, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

jim omalley

December 3, 2009

we are very sorry for your loss

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