Visitation for Cipriano P. Melo of Streamwood, will be held Wednesday September 12, 2012 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Thursday visitation 9:30a.m. until time of mass 10:30a.m. at Holy Family Church 2515 W. Palatine Rd. Inverness. Interment St. Michael the Archangel.
Born September 26, 1929 in the Philippine Islands, he died Sunday September 9, 2012.
Cipriano is the beloved husband of Aurora nee Buenaflor; loving father of Cielito (Lisa), Ceferino (Cathy), Edith (Dr. Arthur) Woltman, Dr. Carlos (Dr. Siony) Cris (Fedy), Cesil (Hermie), Evelyn (Mhar) Dadale, Lissa, Ellen, Carina and Czarina; cherished grandfather of 16; proud great grandfather of 1; dear brother of Rosario Atienza, Mike Melo, Marc Melo, Eden Mante, Dailing Melo and the late Uping Melo; many loving nieces and nephews. (630) 289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.
This is not goodbye
To my husband who I will dearly miss This is my way of thanking you as I reminisce A life full of love and faithfulness A beautiful family we both raised A warm home you kept strong For all the challenges that life had in store.
To our father, your lessons of life were heard As they came with good intentions and love from a pure heart We want you to know that your wisdom and teachings will be carried oceans and generations. With Inay at our side, we will remember your esteemed words.
This is not a goodbye, instead this is a promise That your memory will always be cherished. This is not a goodbye, but a grateful send off To a man of honor who has gone ahead to be with The Father. This is not a goodbye, instead , this is the entire family saying : Tatay , THANK YOU and with peace, now you rest.