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Lillian Whirity Obituary

Whirity, Lillian A. (nee Graff) Beloved wife of the late John Whirity; loving mother of Meg (Nick) Spitalli, and John (Deirdre) Whirity; beloved daughter of the late Christopher and Margaret Graff; cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Gianna; dear sister of the late Robert "Bob" (the late Ruth) Graff; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend to many and best friend to Mariann Sheridan. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Funeral Services Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Gabriel Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For Service Info (312)225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 4, 2017.
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Whirity. Draw close to God in prayer in your time of grief as he promises to stay close to you. Romans 12:12

Penny. J

December 6, 2017

Dear Meg and John we are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

David and Althea

December 5, 2017

She was a beautiful women inside & out. Tought me a lot when I was Younger. She always held a special place in my heart. Heaven definitely gained a beautiful angel xoxox

Stefanie Barberio

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December 5, 2017

Offering deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May your cherished memories shine through your sorrow. John 11: 33-44

December 4, 2017

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5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Dec

6

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Dec

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel Church

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Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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