Obituaries
Former 4th Ward Alderman Carol Scozio Dies
A long-time employee of Oak Forest Park District, former alderwoman of the 4th ward of the City of Oak Forest and sister to Treasurer Dwayne Fox, Carol Scozio was a quintessential public servant to the Oak Forest community.
Carol Scozio, former 4th Ward alderman and longtime servant to the , passed away Friday, Sept. 23.
City Hall is adorned with purple funeral bunting in honor of Scozio, sister of current Oak Forest Treasurer Dwayne Fox.
Scozio, 68, was married to husband Joseph for 44 years. She was a loving mother of Lisa (Jon) Housenga, Felicia (Vincent) LoRusso, and the late Joseph S. Scozio. Cherished grandmother of Carolyn and Emily LoRusso and Jack and Aaron Housenga.
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In addition to her roles as mother, wife and grandmother, she was also a devoted civic servant, having worked as a longtime employee of the , in addition to her time as alderman.
Visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 26 from 3 to 9 p.m., at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Drive and Harlem). Funeral procession will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. from Colonial Chapel to . Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to American Lung Association preferred.
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Scozio's complete obituary, as found on Colonial Chapel Funeral Home's website:
Devoted daughter of the late Hubert (Genevieve) Fox and the late Katie (the late Stephan) Melek. Dearest sister of Dwayne (the late Colleen) Fox, Stephan Melek, Joseph Melek, Ona (Dave) Kats, Roxanne (Mitch) Gurra, and the late Gary (Jennifer) Fox. Dear aunt of Jack, Kevin, Tricia, Brian, Michael, Amy, Jennifer, and Scott. Loving sister-in-law of Fran Walsh, Mary Scozio and the late Scott England. Long-time employee of Oak Forest Park District. Former alderwoman of the 4th ward of the City of Oak Forest. Carol was a true volunteer and public servant to the Oak Forest community. Visitation Monday, September 26, 2011 from 3-9PM. Funeral Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 9:00 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Damian Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to American Lung Association preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
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