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Mary Ancona Obituary

Mary Ellen Ancona nee Paluszek. Beloved wife of the late Sabino. Loving mother of Antoinette (Peter) LoBiondo, Theresa Anderson, Rosemarie ( John) Soutar, Vincent and Joseph. Cherished grandmother of Peter, Daniel, Christopher, Michael, Philip and Sam. Great grandmother of Anthony and Madelyn. Fond sister of Elizabeth (late Donald) Maddalozzo, Charles (Eileen) Paluszek, Christine Paluszek and the late Norine Hernandez. Also loving aunt and friend of many. Visitation Friday, January 2, 2015 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Funeral services Saturday, January 3, starting with prayers at 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home, proceeding to St. Bartholomew Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association appreciated. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 31, 2014 to Jan. 1, 2015.

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American Heart Association

January 2, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

The Kidric Family

January 2, 2015

To our dear friends, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful mother. May you find comfort in the memories of your mom. Prayers for all of you during this difficult time. Peace be with you all and with your dear mother.

January 1, 2015

Vinney , our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jack, Johnny and the Knowski family.

Anthony & Vicki Circelli

January 1, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Ellen. She was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandma. All of the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Amber Lee

January 1, 2015

I am sorry to read of the recent loss. May the God of all comfort be with the family at this time.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

December 31, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

2

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Jan

3

Funeral service

9:00 a.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Jan

3

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Bartholomew Church

IL

Jan

3

Interment

Maryhill Cemetery

IL

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Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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