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Patricia Spena Obituary

It is with great sorrow that the family of Patricia A. Spena (nee Hickey) of Lake Bluff, IL announces her passing on Tuesday July 13, 2021 at the age of 71. Patricia was born in Chicago, IL and is preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Hickey of Chicago, IL. She is also preceded in death by her husband Allen M. Spena of Chicago, IL and is survived by her siblings, John Hickey, Timothy Hickey of North Palm Beach, FL, Helen Hickey-Stein (Bill) of Lake Bluff, IL. Patricia is also survived by her beloved nieces Christine (Tim) Fischer of Virginia Beach, VA and Courtney Stein, her beloved nephews Patrick and James Stein, her great nieces Alexandra Morgan Fischer, Holden Stein and great nephew Henry James Fischer. Patricia worked and retired from Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund after 35 years of service. Patricia cared deeply about animal causes. Patricia is deeply loved and will be missed by all. There will be a private family memorial service.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 18, 2021.

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Mary and Kevin Galligan

July 18, 2021

Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Aunt Pat. We are comforted that she is reunited with Uncle Al and Aunt Pat and Uncle Ed. I always enjoyed Aunt Pat's company, she was a wonderful lady, very kind hearted and gentle. Mary Meierkort-Galligan

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