BORN

1955

DIED

2015

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Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road

Forest Park, Illinois

Jean Brucato Obituary

Brucato, Jean (nee Sworsky) Former longtime resident of Berwyn, passed away March 17, 2015. Beloved daughter of Rose (the late James) Sworsky; loving sister of Rita (Gary) Monaco, Marie (Matt) Geuther, Michael (Sandy), James, Robert (Debbie), and Paul Sworsky; proud aunt of 16; and dearest great-aunt of 8 nieces and nephews; and a dear friend to countless others in Atlanta. Jean grew up in Berwyn where she attended St. Mary of Celle School and Morton West High School. In 1985, she moved to Atlanta, GA, where she graduated college and resided for nearly 30 years. Jean worked in Atlanta as an accountant. Memorial visitation Saturday, April 25, 2015, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with 6:00 p.m. memorial service at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Info: 708-442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 19, 2015.
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Wish I could be there for the memorial service tomorrow. Love to all family and friends remembering a very special person, who shared her gifts and love to all of us! Love from, Cindi and Dino Bekas

Cindi Bekas

April 24, 2015

May the hearer of prayer grant you comfort, courage, strength, and peace at this time of sorrow. You have my deepest sympathy. Psalms 65:2
Sincerely,
Janice

April 21, 2015

Dear Brucato family and friends please accept my heartfelt condolences.Cherish your fond memories.Draw close to God in prayer -James 4:8.

Cheryl

April 19, 2015

My sincerest condolences. Jean was such a great person, always had such a sunny disposition and optimistic outlook on life. She will be missed. May fond memories of her help you get through this most difficult time.

Larry Nahai

April 16, 2015

My sincere sympathies for your loss. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time-Isaiah 65:17

Smith

April 16, 2015

Please accept our deepest sympathy; Jean was a good friend with a very generous spirit. We will miss her - The Seres Family; Cary, Mary Ellen, Daniel and Emily

Mary Ellen Seres

April 11, 2015

Jean was always nice to everyone and had a smile every time I saw her. I always enjoyed seeing her and catching up. So sorry to hear about your loss.

dawn bohlayer

April 10, 2015

I would like to extend my condolences. I hope you find comfort in the promise at Psalms 55 : 22.

Dwayne

April 8, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the Sworskys. May God bless you all.

Colleen Luckey

April 1, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.

March 31, 2015

Our condelences to the family. Jean was a kind, funny and generous friend. We will miss her very much.

June & Keith Stringer (Alpharetta, GA)

March 29, 2015

the more time I have to deal with the reality that my good friend is no longer here, the more I remember the gift of her life to all of us!!! She gave us positive energy, light and hope!!!!

Cindi Bekas

March 29, 2015

Mike, Please accept our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your sister. I remember when she bowled with us on our company's bowling team. She was really nice and a lot of fun. We were shocked to hear of her passing. May God bless you and your family. Donna Wiersema & Thomas Konopka

March 29, 2015

May God bless the family, at this most difficult time.

carrie esposito

March 26, 2015

Will miss my dear friend forever. She was a bright light, with joy and positive energy for everyone who knew her!!!!!! She brought so much happiness to everyone !!!!! So thankful she was a part of my life!!!!!!

March 25, 2015

My prayers are with the whole family for such a loss at such a young age. Jean will be remembered with lots of love by her work family here in Atlanta.

Jennifer Sander

March 23, 2015

I wanted to express my sincere condolences for your family's loss.
I worked with Jean at Capital Ideas and I'm really going to miss that little firecracker.
~Gina

Gina Sealey

March 23, 2015

Jean we will miss you. To her family our deepest sympathy. We are so fortunate to have known her.

Laura & Andy Holton

March 23, 2015

I am very sad by this news. She was my cousin and I grew up with Jean in Winona, MN. I have many happy memories of us playing together as kids. I pray the Lord's peace and comfort on all the friends and family during this very difficult time.

Jayne Ahrens

March 23, 2015

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