Wife of Retired CPD Lt. Vito Contino

Laverne T. Contino (nee Atkinson), age 89, beloved wife of the late Vito, retired Lt. C.P.D. Loving mother of Robert, retired Capt.C.P.D.(Gloria), Donald (Denise) and Susan (Robert) Welch; proud grandmother of Jason (Sarah), Robert, Christopher, Lisa, CPD 012 (Nick) Barraco, Erin Welch, CPD 004, Thomas Welch, Gina, CPD 009 and Valerie (John) Schaffer; great-grandmother of Kara, Nathan, Sophia, Antonio, Katherine, Rocco and Giovanna. Fond sister of the late Elizabeth (Daniel) Whitters and Thomas Jr. (Theresa) Atkinson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews and a cherished friend to many. Funeral Thursday where family and friends will gather 9:15 a.m. at Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church, 103rd St & Central Park(3600W), Mass 10:30a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mount Saint Joseph,(Attn: Sister Madonna) 24955 North USHwy 12, Lake Zurich,Illinois 60047. All arrangements and services were handled professionally by John J. Minich Funeral Director. 773-582-6294

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from May 2 to May 3, 2017

Author: Terrance McMahon

OTJ: 02/80-01/10 003,009,007,126

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