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Ralph F. Fortino, 72, of Elgin, beloved husband of JoAnn, nee Cuomo, loving father of Ralph (Stephanie) Fortino, Deanna (William) Bista and Mary Jo Fiordo; dear grandfather of Elizabeth; fond brother of Hope (Peter) Poletti, Cecelia Pupo and Ina (Angelo) Bax and the late Victor Fortino. Retired owner of Duracrest Fabrics, Melrose Park. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 9 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St. (Rt. 31), Elgin. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association. 847-741-8800
