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Harry Garapolo Obituary

Harry J. Garapolo, 88, of Berwyn, formerly of Lyons. Devoted companion of Alice Smoic; beloved son of the late Jasper and Carmela (nee Vercello-Garapolo); loving father of Diana (Brian) Anderson and Gloria DeRosa; dear brother of Michael (Josephine), Orlando (Elizabeth) Garapolo and Rose (the late Orlando) Miceli and the late Frank, Louis, Joseph and William Garapolo; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Special thanks for the extra loving care of J.R. Hernandez and Tony Duran. Harry served honorably in the Army Aircorps during WWII. Former owner of Garapolo's Amoco Gas Station, located at Longcommon Rd., and Harlem Ave. in Riverside. He worked proudly as a Forest View Park District Supervisor for 20 years. Friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL (2 blocks west of Mannheim Rd.) on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 3 to 9 p,m. Funeral Friday, December 18 at 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Odilo Church for Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m.. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Marik-Baken Funeral Services, Ltd. in charge of arrangements (Barbara Marik-Baken Director). For further info: 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Published by East Cook Life on Dec. 17, 2009.

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December 20, 2009

Harry ok'd my purchase of my first (used) car in 1979, at his station. I was 18. He was such a nice man, I made it a point to buy my gas from him just to say hello. He always greeted me with a "Hi, Lori', with his cigar in his mouth! I became a bartender in the area, and he would stop by sometimes, along with Buddy and other employees. He was just so nice, and his visits meant alot. Everyone in the area knew him, respected him, and really liked him. I ran into Harry at the park district a few times, later on. We enjoyed our visits. What a wonderful person. My condolences to his loved ones, who I'm sure are many.

Lorraine Fitzsimmons

Kerry Marcheschi

December 18, 2009

God Speed to a kind man that taught me many things about life.

Lita Hernandez

December 17, 2009

Our condolences to you Alice. Harry was a great man!
The Hernandez Family

Bob Johnson

December 17, 2009

Harry was a true friend and a great guy. Sure did drink a lot of his coffee at the station.
It was a pleasure knowing him.

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December 17, 2009

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