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MARY REIDY ZANELLA Obituary

Mary Bridget Reidy Zanella passed away February 22, 2014. Loving wife of Dean Zanella. Proud mother of one week old twins Anna Grace and Nora Joan. Cherished daughter of Neil and Joan Reidy. Dear sister of Thomas (Jackie), and Patrick (Raechel) Reidy. Kind and generous aunt to Griffin, Molly, Padraig, Maeve and Mary Celeste Reidy. Adored daughter-in-law of Agnes and the late Lawrence Zanella. Proud sister-in-law to Vincent (Debra) and Eugene (Lisa) Zanella. Loving niece to many aunts and uncles in Ireland, England and Chicago. Dear cousin and friend of many. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Friday 8:30 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to Incarnation Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Zanella Children's Trust Fund, c/o State Bank of Countryside, attention Mary McNally, 15980 Parker Rd., Homer Glen, IL 60491 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 26, 2014.

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Randy Edwards

February 20, 2023

Miss you Mary and God bless Dean and the twins!!

Randy J Edwards

February 20, 2022

All I can say is that I miss Mary. She's one of a kind. She was alright with me.

Karen Fox

March 20, 2014

Just read about the very sad passing of your wife, Mary. Devastating! You are such a sweet man and were so in love with her that it is heartbreaking.
I hope time will soften the sadness and you will find incredible joy in the legacy she left behind, Anna Grace and Nora Joan.
With love, Karen Fox

Marianne Kozak

March 12, 2014

Dean, I am so very sorry for you loss. Sending prayers to you and your girls during this difficult time.

Debra Murphey

March 2, 2014

Dean,
I just learned of Mary's passing and am heart sick for you. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Eric Hammond

March 1, 2014

Dean, so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Jon and Whitney Oppenheimer

February 28, 2014

To Dean and Mary's family, you are constantly in our thoughts. We are so sorry for you loss, and we will always remember Mary as the smiling, funny, wonderful soul that she was.

Eamon and Patricia Foley

February 28, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa & Austen Ono

February 28, 2014

Dean Lisa & I are so sadden my the passing of your wife Mary. Please know that your whole Family is in our prayers. God Bless.

Alessandro Bellini

February 28, 2014

Dean, my deepest condolences.

Kristen Ryan

February 27, 2014

Dean, my deepest condolences to you. My heart is just breaking for you at a time when you are supposed to be filled with joy. Please know you, your little ones, and family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe D'Alessandro

February 27, 2014

Dean,
My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you.

Jeannette Lamphear

February 27, 2014

My prayers are with all of you during this terrible time and tragic loss. I pray you will find comfort in knowing God will take good care of all of you and see you through these difficult days.

Jeannette Lamphear

February 27, 2014

My prayers are with all of you during this terrible time and tragic loss. I pray you will find comfort in knowing God will take good care of all of you and see you through these difficult days.

Joy Gauster (Weston)

February 27, 2014

My heart breaks for your family! I went to Mount Assisi with Mary. We were bus pals for the first few years and I enjoyed every funny thing she said! What an amazing fun loving person! My family has her in our prayers and I pray for all of you as you figure out how to move on from this devastating time! Rest in peace Mary!

Joan Cassidy

February 27, 2014

Deepest sympathy to Dean, Twins Nora Grace & ,Anna Joan, Neil& Joan, Tom Jackie and family, and Pat Raechel and family. Mary touched the lives of so many people and will be greatly missed. I will be thinking of ye all tomorrow and praying for ye during funeral and will always remember Mary .

February 27, 2014

Rip mary

Tracey Dickerson

February 27, 2014

My deepest sympathy to your family. I am deeply saddened of this news. I work in one of the offices that Mary detailed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your family. May God give you all strength and peace.

Mairead Reidy

February 27, 2014

So sad to hear about the passing of Mary, deepest sympathies to Dean, the twins and all the Reidy family. She will be greatly missed.

Robin Sarner

February 26, 2014

Deano, I am so saddened by this tragic event. Condolences to your entire family. May you find peace in your little girls. Many hugs, Robino

Juliana Engel

February 26, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Dean, family and friends. You are all loved.

Dan Burrows

February 26, 2014

Dean sincere condolences. So sad to hear. Prayers with you and the girls.

February 26, 2014

Dear Joan, Neil,Mary's husband,baby girls,brothers& all her family

Our heartfelt sympathy go out to you on the death of Mary,you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.we were shocked when we hear the news . We are in Florida and won't be at the wake or funeral but know we will be thinking of you. God Bless you

John Joe & Brid Griffin

David Lissner

February 26, 2014

Dean, our sincere condolences on this tragic event. David Lissner and Terri Silverstone

Randy Edwards

February 26, 2014

Mary you will missed by many,

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