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Olivia McQuaid Obituary

Olivia "Cookie" McQuaid nee Scalise, Age 73, of Matteson, IL passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John "Duke" McQuaid; loving mother of Matthew (Kathleen) McQuaid and Anthony (Mako Matsumoto) McQuaid; cherished grandmother of Maggie, Molly, Mary Cate, and Mia McQuaid; dear sister of Russell (Patty) Scalise; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Scalise and Victoria nee Sadjak. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Sunday, April 26th, 2015 from 3-8 PM. Funeral service Monday, April 27th, 2015 with chapel prayers at 9:15 AM to St. Francis of the Woods, 9201 W. Saint Francis Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423 for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Rd., Homewood, IL 60430 would be appreciated. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2015.
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Olivia was my classmate at Longwood. Just found out that our sweet friend died and was buried yesterday. If I had only known, I would have been there. Your mother and Grandma was loved by everyone. I can picture her beautiful face as I'm writing this. My love to you her beloved family.

Fran Tunney

April 29, 2015

To all of us in the Scalise Family and the McQuaid Family, I am so sorry and express my sincere condolences.

April 26, 2015

ookie Will Be missed by many in the Husa family and our extended family, She was at so many of our family functions and we were always happy to see her. She was also a wonderful teacher. I NEVER use the word "Ain't" because I know it will cost me a nickle and I always ENUNCIATE!!!! Thanks for those lessons Mrs' McQuaid. Thank you for being such a good frind to my parents as well. I will miss you!

Theresa McCollom

April 25, 2015

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26

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

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27

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9:15 a.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis of the Woods

9201 W. Saint Francis Rd., Frankfort, IL

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