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EMIL STRAZZABOSCO Obituary

PINGREE GROVE - Emil R. Strazzabosco, age 73, passed away at home on March 7, 2016. He was born July 27, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the loving parents of Emil and Grace Strazzabosco. Emil graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in Chicago. He retired from United Airlines in 1999 after 36 years of dedication as a senior ramp serviceman. Emil was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan who enjoyed watching games. In 2012 he took his dream vacation to Australia. Emil is survived by his son, Vincent (Debra) Strazzabosco; daughter Kristy Hoffman; and grandchildren Jeffrey Strazzabosco and Daniel Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Strazzabosco. Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., with service at 7:00p.m., Rev. Tim Perry presiding, at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin, 60120. Interment will be a private burial at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery Niles, IL. For more information, call 847-741-1128 or visit www.symondsmadisonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 10, 2016.

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Kristy Hoffman

March 4, 2025

Wow 9 years already Dad. Time flies and helps to heal wounds. Missing you today. Hoping you are at peace. Go Cubs!

vince strazzbosco

March 10, 2016

I will miss or 2 hour lunches, Arlington Racetrack Birthday outings and spirited discussions on Da Bear, Cubs(his team) and World Champion White Sox(my team).
We had some nice vacations of the years thanks to United Airlines.
A number of west coast vacations, your 60th Birthday surprise to see your favorite singer Bobby Rydell and 70th birthday trip to Australia which you told me was you dream vacation that you never thought you would get to. 1st class seats both ways, thank you to United Airlines.

Dad and me at Arlington Racetrack loved the horses

Vince Strazzabosco

March 10, 2016

Dad and Jeff at Arlington Racetrack

Vince Strazzabosco

March 10, 2016

Dad and friend from Australia Niall 2012

Vince Strazzabosco

March 10, 2016

Jill Olejniczak

March 10, 2016

So sorry to hear of Emil's passing. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace.

FRAN OGLIORE

March 10, 2016

My deepest sympathy Vince to you and your family on your Father's passing, may he rest in peace.

Kristy Hoffman

March 10, 2016

We will miss you Dad! I know you are resting comfortably. Glad we spent the day together last Saturday. Can you please ask God to help the Cubs win the World Series this year? GO CUBBIES!!!!

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