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BRIDGET PRATE Obituary

Bridget M. Prate, nee LaBanca, age 45. Algonquin resident, formerly of Oak Forest and Chicago's Roseland area. Occupational Therapist for Centegra Health Systems and Rehabilitation. Graduate of Andrew High School and the University of Illinois. Wife for 19 years of Anthony Prate; mother of Nicolas and Ava Prate; daughter of Donna, nee De Koker, and Frank LaBanca; sister of Holly Swan, Lawrence (Debbie) LaBanca and the late Christopher LaBanca; daughter-in-law of Donna Palma and Daniel Prate; beloved aunt, niece, cousin, sister-in-law, co-worker and dear friend of many. Resting at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Service, 201 S. Main St. (Rt. 31), Algonquin, on Sunday March 6 from 1 to 8 p.m. Family and friends will meet on Monday morning at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 111 S. Hubbard St. (at Algonquin Rd./Rt. 62), Algonquin for 10 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bridget's name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the Prate and LaBanca families. 847-658-4232.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 4, 2011.

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Lynnette Terrien

August 31, 2020

Bridget was my hand therapist for over a year at Vista Physical Medicine. When I read if her "accident" I was dumb struck. It truly hurt my heart. Such a wonderful person, sweet soul. I cannot imagine how her family hurts. Please know she will be remembered in my heart forever.

Scott

March 25, 2011

Time will never heal us Bridge, 16 it is.
Please watch over Nic, Ava and the Labanca family.
We think about you, and miss you all the time.

jodi mabbott

March 11, 2011

Bridget was such a blessing from God..She touched both myself and my husband..After a car accident stripped me of use of both arms, it was her that kept me going. My deepest condolences are with everyone during this most difficult and tragic time. She was an amazing woman, and will be deeply and always missed...May God be with us all... Jodi Mabbott/Scott Krieger

Jodi Mabbott

March 11, 2011

Bridget was such a blessing from God..She touched both myself and my husband, after a car accident stripped me of use of both arms, it was her that kept me going. My deepest condolences are with everyone during this most difficult and tragic time. She was an amazing woman, and will be deeply and always missed...May God be with us all... Jodi Mabbott/Scott Krieger

Mary Wolf (Koch)

March 10, 2011

My deepest condolences during this difficult time. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

MP

March 8, 2011

Remember the love and laughter you shared...

MIchele Doty

March 7, 2011

Prayers to Tony, your children and the LaBanca and Prate families. I am so very sorry for your loss. It is a struggle to find the right words to express how deeply saddened I am for your loss.

Denise Pinkston Shull

March 7, 2011

I am so sorry for you loss. I went to Fierke, Central and VJA with Bridget. My prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.

March 7, 2011

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of Bridget, a truly wonderful and loving woman.
The Holtz family

Maher & Michelle (Kozicki) Ansari

March 7, 2011

Tony,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories of Bridget bring a smile to your face and not tears to your eyes.

March 7, 2011

Tony, we were shocked when we heard the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the LaBanca's.
Coach TerHaar and Mrs. TerHaar

March 6, 2011

Tony, we don't know if you remember us but we remember both you and Bridget with fond memories. We are so sorry for your loss. Our sympathy goes out to you, your children and your parents. You are in our prayers.
The LaBine Family

Kevin Jeanne Meghan and Sean Doyle

March 6, 2011

Tony our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the LaBanca's, we where so sorry to hear of the loss of Bridget.Our sympathy goes out to you at this most difficult time.

Lisa (Navarro) Subrin

March 6, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy. I went to high school with Bridget and will always remember her as one of the sweetest and most sincere people. My sympathy goes out to the Prate and LaBanca families.

March 6, 2011

My heart goes out to the LaBanca and Prate familys.Our sincere sympathy's. during this most difficult time. Love and Prayers, Bridget is in the arms of God & the Angels. All our love, Karen Ebeling & Rick Gallagher

Camille, Monika & Jennifer Ziemann

March 6, 2011

May God Bless you and keep you~

Randy Doty

March 5, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss Tony.

Kelly Slavich

March 5, 2011

I was blessed to know Bridget. There are no words to describe our shock and sadness at this time. May God be with the Prate and LaBanca families.

Jerry

March 5, 2011

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to know you and cherish the few times that the three of us had together!! I am deeply saddened by the loss of a great person, but her smile will always brighten my days to come..Take care my friend.

patricia Ruetsche

March 5, 2011

Miss B you will be deeply missed. I will never forget you and our friendship. You will always be in my heart. My prayers to your family.

March 4, 2011

The Dale Family

Tiffany Bolden

March 4, 2011

My prayers are with you,I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dave Anderson

March 4, 2011

So very sorry to hear this news. Bridget was a sweetheart. My sympathy to Tony and the LaBanca & Prate families.

March 4, 2011

We are truely saddened by your tragic loss of Bridget. All our prayers and sympathy to the entire family. Bob and Elaine Crettol

March 4, 2011

BRIDG..OUR ANGEL ON EARTH, AND "HIS" ANGEL IN HEAVEN. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND YOUR LOVE AND KINDNESS TO OUR FAMILY. ALWAYS LORRAINE

Nancy Drake

March 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this tragic loss. May your memories bring you comfort.

Herron

March 4, 2011

May you find strength in love of family and in the warm embrace of friends..With of deepest sympathy The Herron Family

Jan McGrath

March 4, 2011

I am so sorry for you loss. My deepest sympathy for the family.

Laura Hinkle-McDonnell

March 4, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the Prate and LaBanca families on the tragic loss of Bridget. I have such fond memories of her from VJA....may God hold her in the Palm of His hand.

Janine Stroemer

March 4, 2011

Bridget will live on as the girl so full of life. So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the coming months --my thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

scott

March 4, 2011

Bridget was the best person that I have ever met. My heart and prayers go out deeply to Nic, Ava, and the entire La Banca family.
16 will come one day Bridget, RIP now please.

Laura (Maritauski) Kelly

March 4, 2011

To the Prate and LaBanca families, I was so saddened of the news. I attended high school with Bridget and she was always a sweetheart. My deepest sympathies.

Nettie McKissick

March 4, 2011

My family and I will keep Bridget's Family in our prayers during this difficult time. We also offer the family our deepest condolences. Harold & Nettie McKissick

March 4, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Prate and LaBanca Families. God Bless Tony and Nicolas and Ava as well as all the family members.

Peter, Patricia and Erin Brown
Orland Park, Il.

March 4, 2011

So sorry and saddened for the loss of Bridget. Your family is in our prayers.

Dave, Monica, David and Hanna Banet

March 4, 2011

Our sweet dear Bridg..We thank you for making our lives so special because you were in it. We miss you...we love you. GILLY

Gina McGuire

March 4, 2011

Bridget is a treasured memory to me at Health Bridge. Prayers and thoughts to her family she loved most.

The Staff of Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral Service, Inc.

March 4, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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