Phylis Cecola Obituary
Along with her parents, Phylis is reunited in passing with her beloved husband, Thomas Cecola, Sr.
Phylis was born in and lived in Chicago, raised her family in Naperville, IL and retired to Murrells Inlet, SC. She took pride in hard work and had a heart of gold. Phylis was a skilled beautician, administrative assistant, and pharmacy tech over the years. In her free time, Phylis loved to give back to her community. She was an active member of Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church in Pawleys Island, SC where she also volunteered her time to the public library and Father Pat's soup kitchen. Above all else, Phylis loved her family with her whole heart. She will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish Phylis' memory are her sons, Thomas (Susan) Cecola, Jr, Richard Cecola and Jeffrey Cecola; grandchildren, Ben (Marissa), Jack, Cam, Olivia, Joey, Aimee and Adam (Lacey); a great-granddaughter, Sophia, sister in-law, Joyce (Dan) Weaver; many nieces, nephews and cousins; a large, loving, extended family and many supportive friends and neighbors.
A celebration of Phylis' life was held on Thursday May 15, 2025, at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, 1633 Waverly Rd., Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:30 AM -12:30 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
A celebration of Phylis' life will follow Friday, 12:30 PM in the funeral home with Fr. John Sponder officiating.
Inurnment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
At the request of the family, please consider memorial contributions in lieu of flowers. Donations in Phylis' name may be made to:
Father Pat's Soup Kitchen, c/o Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, 1633 Waverly Rd., Pawleys Island, SC 29585, (843) 237-3428, https://pbocchurch.com/father-pats-kitchen/
or
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 1-800-822-6344, https://www.stjude.org
For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com
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Mary Ann
May 16, 2025
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to the family. May God comfort all of you with His peace and love during this difficult time. When a loved one becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure. May this time of sorrow allow you to reflect upon all the joy that was shared with Phyllis. I have such fond memories of Grand Avenue. Of Elva's beauty salon and Cecola's Pharmacy. My cousin's Joyce and Tommy. My auntie Elva and uncle Ben. My mom and dad. The laughter and the good times with uncle Pat and auntie Rosie and of course I couldn't forget Jimmy's Hot Dogs.. These memories are embedded in my heart forever. One day we will all be together again. Love and Prayers Mary Ann
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