Lori Lynn Alderetee, 44, of Chicago, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, passed away February 5, 2009. Loving life partner of Phaedra Divras; beloved daughter of Elmira and Luis "Willie" Alderete; sister of Bill "UB" Alderete, and the late Kathryn Alderete Arnold; loving aunt of Christopher Ryan and Branden Isaiah Alderete Arnold. Visitation Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, where services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m.
Additional service and interment will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas, 78218. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 N. Parkway, Memphis, Tn., 38105. Info 773-561-5874.
That's the official death notice. Here's mine. Lori Alderete was a popular and friendly Rogers Park resident/business owner. Lori and her partner, Phaedra Divras, opened a wonderful place called Gruppo di Amici on Jarvis in June 2006. According to their website, their vision was to have a place to simply bring people together. That they did. Sadly, today, Rogers Park is missing one of it's shining stars. Lori, Rogers Park will miss you.
5 comments:
This is just too sad- a wonderful neighbor and business owner passes at age 44.
My condolences to those who loved her, and I hope that great restaurant carries on.
44 is much TOO young...
How sad! I own a boutique across the street but never got to meet them although I wanted to. How did she pass?
My prayers are with her partner and family.
So sad - what happened to her?
Lori we miss you already. Wish I'd gotten to know you better.
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