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Mary Cartolano Obituary

Mary Kay Cartolano, nee Cooper, loving wife of Daniel; cherished mother of Joseph, Katherine, Rachel and Lisa; devoted daughter of William and Dolores Cooper; dear sister of Gene (Becky) Cooper and Bill Cooper; granddaughter of Olga Victorine; dear daughter-in-law of Louis and Carolyn Cartolano; sister-in-law of Michael Cartolano and Karen Cartolano; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 5 to 9 pm. and Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 21, 2002.

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Private Home Care & Pri-Med Infusion Services

November 22, 2002

Our deapest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

May God Bless You.

Billy Chada & Shirley & Samantha Ringberg

November 21, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mary Kay was such a sweet, kind & loving person and will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.

Connie Callahan

November 21, 2002

Mary Kay's presence in this world was a very precious gift. Her brilliant smile, luminous spirit, and unwavering optimism will continue to bless and inspire us, always.

With sympathy, love, and prayers,

Connie

Robert & Tammy Blazina

November 21, 2002

We are very sorry for your loss. Mary was very loving and caring person. Mary will be greatly missed. God Bless you!!!!

KELLY SOWINSKI

November 21, 2002

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MARY KAY WAS SWEET, THOUGHTFUL AND FUNNY SHE WILL BE MISSED.



GOD BLESS YOU



KELLY SOWINSKI

(JULIE BELANDS SISTER)

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