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Maria Gillespie-Chango Obituary
MARIA THERESA (nee Redican) Dec. 2, 2008 of Erdenheim, PA. Member of the Mayo Association of Phila. Beloved wife of Donald Gillespie. Devoted mother of Daniel and Joanna Chango. Step-mother of Jennifer Vogel, Donald, Matthew and Benjamin Gillespie. Sister of Jim Redican (Sue) and Francine Evangelista (the late Robert). God-daughter of Patsy Egan and William Redican. Aunt of Gavin and Eva Redican and Eric Evangelista. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Fri. 7 to 9PM at the JOSEPH J. McGOLDRICK FUNERAL HOME, 507 West Ave., Jenkintown, and on Sat. at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown from 8:30 to 9:45AM followed by Funeral Mass at 10AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 66th and Old York Rd., Phila., PA 19126.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maria Gillespie-Chango
Joan Reilly Nielsen
February 25, 2009
I just read about Maria in the Little Flower Memoriam. I went to St. Martin of Tours and Little Flower CHS with her. She was my good friend for several years. She helped me through some of my worst times and shared with me some of my happiest times. Though I have not seen her since after HS I feel her absence. What glorious memories I have of us!
Patti Wood
December 7, 2008
Theresa,
Angels came this Advent Season and took you to Our Lord, and We will miss Your Smile, Your Giggle, Your Tender Loving Way. You will always be Special in Our Lives, and forever be in our Hearts. Now You watch over us as Our Own Angel in Heaven. You are in the arms of those loved ones before You, and that gives us comfort. We Love You and Will Miss You Dearly. To Dan, Joanna, Don, Jimmy, and Francine and Your Children You are in our prayers.
Love, Patti, Kevin, Jonathan, & Elise Wood
Patsy Egan
December 7, 2008
You went out in true Irish Fashion. Your husband and family gave you a wonderful farewell and a lift up in the Philadelphia area.
It was an honor truly deserved. I miss you and will be close to you until we meet again. Always, your Aunt Patsy xxxooo Sleep Peaceful my Dear Theresa
Vicki Maloney (nee Warchol)
December 5, 2008
I'm an old high school friend, so the person I'm saying goodbye to is the girl I knew as Maria. We botched experiments in IPS together, mangled the subjunctive mood in German together, and mistranslated the Peloponnesian War from the Latin together. Then Sunday nights we went to Concord on Frankford Avenue and danced like crazy to Motown records before having to go back on Monday and do it all again. We grew up, and into our adult lives, but I believe those are some of the best memories friends could have, when you're just starting to figure things out but don't have to yet, and Maria is one of my best. She was sweet & pretty & funny & smart and I'm saying goodbye too soon. Rest in peace, Maria.
Diane Dombach
December 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you Don, and with your family.
Heather (Baj) Atkinson
December 5, 2008
Maria was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed. She inspired me to choose my career of helping those less fortunate when I was very young, and some of her words will stay with me forever. I pray for her eternal peace and for the peace and comfort of her family and friends.
Joanne Palazzolo
December 4, 2008
I haven't seen Theresa in a long, long time. But I can still see that smile, that big, wide, happy, Redican smile. She was in my life only briefly, but touched my heart forever. My prayers are for the family, but know that she is in a better place, and at peace.
Carol Ann Daley
December 4, 2008
I have been blessed to have known you all my life and you were taken from us far too soon. Words cannot express how much your friends and family are going to miss your laugh, your smile, and the joy you brought to everyone around you. May God provide comfort to Don, Danny, Joanna and all of Theresa's family and friends.
Charles Stone
December 4, 2008
Theresa, Thanks for the help with my learning Irish Dancing. Miss you.
REGINA GILLESPIE
December 4, 2008
Theresa, you are one of those rare people that you feel close to immediately. You will be missed by all that have the have been touched by your presence. You exemplify what it means to love and be loved. I am sure you will be with us always. God bless all those who have known and love you.
My heart goes out to you Donald and to all of Theresa's family. Love, Gina
Mary and Shane McCann
December 4, 2008
We cannot even find the words to say to Joanna, Danny, Don and to all of Theresa's extended family and friends that could explain the sense of loss right now. Just know you are in our prayers and Theresa is in our hearts forever.
Chuck Daley
December 4, 2008
THERESA,
Our hearts are heavy with your passing. I have had the pleasure of knowing you my whole life. Karen only knew you a short time but, we both love you. To the family, may god bless and comfort you in your time of need.
Chuck and Karen Daley
Charles & Janet Daley
December 4, 2008
Theresa, we have known you since you were an infant and watched you grow and mature into a wonderful person. We will miss your smile and constant good humor. God bless you. You are now in heaven with Him and with all our relatives who have gone before us. We will remember you forever.
Fred Tonge
December 4, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Pat Egan
December 4, 2008
God Bless you, dear Theresa. You are always in our hearts! We are blessed to have had you as a family member. You are missed. Our hearts are broke. God Bless, your journey is done. Aunt Patsy and Uncle Joe xxoo
Sue McDonald
December 4, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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