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Samuel J. “Hooper” Gelsomino, 89, loving husband of the late Carmela, nee Bevalacqua; dearest brother-in-law of Virginia; dear cousin of Tony, Mary and Cliff; fond uncle of John, Victor, Richard, Edward and Donna; great-uncle of Shelley, John, Dana, Victor, Andrea and Angela. “Hooper” was a Veteran of WWII Army Pacific Campaign, where he served with distinction and valor. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. at Ivins Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside. Funeral Services Saturday 9 a.m. at the funeral home with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernardine Church 9:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum St. John Bosco Chapel. 708-447-2261 .
