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Loretta Hackett Obituary

Loretta Therese Hackett, nee Carey, age 88, beloved wife of the late Thomas Brice Hackett; loving mother of Thomas Brice Jr. (Jacqueline), Patricia (Thomas) Long, Diane (Henry) Daar, Nancy (Donald) Nolan, Peggy (Steven) Marchese and the late Robert; proud grandmother of Carey, Katey and Thomas Long, Trish (Bill) Whitty, Brigette (Dan) Raia, Lauren Hackett, Andrew, Steven and Jennifer Daar, Katelyn, Daniel, Ryan and Meghan Nolan, and Michael , Brian, Kevin and Sean Marchese; great-grandmother of John and Keegan Whitty; fond sister of Frank (Rita) Carey and the late William Carey and Jean Gerrity. Throughout her adult life, Loretta was a very active member of the following Catholic Church Parishes: St. Simeon, Bellwood, St. John Chrysostom, Bellwood where she served as President of the Ladies of Chrysostom Women's Guild and Visitation, Elmhurst. Many of her dearest friendships were made within these parishes. She also loved to play bridge and only gave up the game recently. Visitation Friday, April 11, 2014, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, April 12, 2014, 10:45 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 South York Road, (at Madison), Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 West Jackson, Chicago, IL 60607. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 1 to Apr. 9, 2014.

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Bill Moran

April 12, 2015

To the Hackett children: So sorry for your loss. I didn't learn of your mother's passing until I was at Mass today. May she rest in peace with your father. My condolences, your second cousin (son of Jack and Lucille)

April 18, 2014

Dear Hacketts and Fran Carey and Families,
All of you are in our prayers and thoughts. We have so many fond memories of Loretta. Josephine (Aunt Jo) Carey and our mom Ag Heffernan were best friends while we were growing up.
Betty and Tess Heffernan and Agnes Heffernan Atwood

Donna Reitz/Kriegsmann/Havemann

April 11, 2014

To the entire Hackett family; My Bellwood second family. Without Mrs. Hackett, my widowed mom could not have worked her job to support my (late) brother Greg and I. I lived at the Hackett house. Peggy and I were inseparable. From morning to night, to sleepovers to swimming at the pool all summer long. I have wonderful childhood memories because of this family. We moved from Bellwood in 1968-69?? And as life does we all moved on. I was hoping to get to the wake today however I cannot make it. Please know that I send my deepest condolences to all of you. May your mom rest in peace. God Bless, Donna Reitz

Sue Flaherty

April 11, 2014

I want to express my condolences to all of the family. On the occasions when your family visited on Ludlam it was a wonderful time. Your Mom left a wonderful legacy in her family.

Ginny Lazzara

April 10, 2014

My deepest condolences to Nancy and all your family on the passing of your lovely mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Marilyn Camden

April 9, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Hackett family

Pat Weldon

April 9, 2014

The sweetest and kindest lady I had the privilege to know. Your entire family is in my prayers.

Jim Gerrity

April 8, 2014

Dear Tom, Pat, Di, Nan & Peg,
I have great memories of our visits and stay-overs with my Hackett cousins. Uncle Tom and Aunt Loretta were outstanding parental examples. I would be hard pressed to think of a more loving family.

You have been blessed in many ways. My prayers for the repose of Aunt Loretta's soul.

God bless,
Jim Gerrity

Sanara

April 5, 2014

To the family of Loretta Hackett please except my condolences and know that at your time of need you can draw close to God.- James 4:8

S. Thomas

April 2, 2014

Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Loretta Hackett. May you draw comfort from the God of all comfort during your time of sorrow. John 4:8

April 1, 2014

I worked with Loretta at Jewel Main Offices in Melrose Park. She was a very beautiful lady, not only physical but also in her heart.
GOD Bless her and I hope she didn't suffer.

Kathy Bus

The Gibbons Family

April 1, 2014

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11

Visitation

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

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Apr

12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:45 a.m.

Visitation Catholic Church

779 South York Road, (at Madison), Elmhurst, IL

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