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VIVIAN PILARSKI Obituary

Vivian Frances Pilarski, nee Novotny, of Countryside. Beloved wife of Edmund. Loving mother of Paulette (Canuto) Puga, Pamela (John) Kegaly, Colette (James) Ruich, Vivien Zimmermann-O'Connor, Paul Pilarski and the late Edward Pilarski. Devoted grandmother of Kevin (fiancee Siobhan) Lynch, Melissa (Joseph) Michalski, Robert (fiance Jessica), Michelle and Jessica Zimmermann and John Kegaly III. Fond sister of Rosemarie Agnello, the late George Novotny and the late Ronald (Marie) Novotny. Dear aunt of many. Visitation 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The American Heart Assn. appreciated. Mrs. Pilarski was past president of the Mother's Club at St. Agnes Church, Chicago, and past president of the Pleasantdale School P. T. A. She was actively involved with the St. Cletus Church Food Pantry, and an alumni of St. Mary's High School in Chicago, and an avid Sox fan. Funeral home phone 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 11, 2010.

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my mom,my best friend!

paulette puga

July 7, 2011

Mom,I can not belive you have been gone for 1 year. It seems like yesterday, when my heart was broken and I lost my best friend! Please pray and watch over your family. Help us to continue to be close. Until I see you again. All my love.

My Hot mom!

Paulette Puga

July 6, 2011

Paulette

May 11, 2011

Mom Happy Mothers Day!!! I sooooooo MISS YOU!

Beautiful

March 27, 2011

Paulette

March 27, 2011

Mom I love and miss you so veery much!

Nancy Penczek

August 21, 2010

Dear Pilarski Family,
The whole Penczek family extends our deepest sympathy to all of you. We were shocked at the news of your Mom's passing. We have been neighbor's for over 30years and remember when we first moved into the neighborhood. We have such great memories. Vivian was the best! Her laughter contagious, her smile infectious and her caring so very sincere. We will forever hear her laughter across the yard.

Diana Rincones

July 16, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to all of you.The memories of here will always hold dear in our hearts.from the Rincones Family here in Texas she will be deeply missed

Elizabeth Zivaljic

July 16, 2010

Colette,

My deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother.
I am not sure if you will remember me, but I went to Blessed Agnes with you from kindergarten thru 8th grade. I do remember your mother as always having a smile and always being happy with laughter. I am ever so sorry for your loss.

lisa uckerman

July 14, 2010

ive known the Pilarski's since 1976 used to go visit paul & would get side tracked & talk to mr & mrs P for hrs my curfew would come so i would yell down the stairs to Paul gotta go & he would yell back where you going I said well its time to go home now.i remember mr & mrs p sitting side by side working at their desks & paulette would say im saving my change to go to vegas w/mom. no matter how much time has gone by you can just pick up where you left off. your family has always treated me like one of their own. I love your mom & your whole family. I will miss her so much xoxoxo

mary lou powell

July 13, 2010

To Uncle Ed,Paul,Pam,Paulette,Colette and Vivien. Your mom was not only my aunt but also a great friend of mine.
I would call her on the phone and we would have great converstions with alot of laughs i will miss her dearly.
The Pilarski family had the best treats during halloween and the best 4th of july parties i have ever seen.
Most of my childhood was spent there so i have many fond memories. I will miss her laugh and her great sense of humor. love you always aunt viv

July 13, 2010

Colette - my deepest condolences to your whole family at the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sorrowful time. Sandy

Peggy Sciascia

July 12, 2010

Dear Viv,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you.

"The Lord gives strength to His people; The Lord blesses His people with peace." Psalm 29:11

Valeri Devere

July 12, 2010

Vivien,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything. I'll talk to you soon.

Val

rich swets

July 12, 2010

Ed& family, we send out our deepest condolences to you and your family. I know Viven will be missed by all. She was a wonderful person to everyone. Rich, Diane Swets & Family. Schaumburg,IL.

July 11, 2010

Ed, Paulette, Pamela, Colette, Vivien & Paul,
My deepest condolences! I'm truly sorry to hear of the passing of your wife and mother. You folks have always been great and were loved by my brother.
Frank Agnello

Wendy Russell

July 11, 2010

My deepest condolences to Uncle Ed, Paulette, Pam, Colette, Vivien & Paul. I'm still stunned and saddened by the news. She will be greatly missed by me and all the other lives that she touched. I will never forget her phone call urging me to come home to see my dad because she wasn't sure how much time he had left. I'm sad that she didn't have more time herself.

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