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Mary Benedetto Obituary

Benedetto, Mary Louise (nee Dalle Molle), age 69. A beautiful life was lost January 15, 2011. Mary was a kind and gentle spirit who loved her family and dear friends beyond measurethey were her life. She leaves behind her ever loving life partner and devoted husband, Nicholas Benedetto, her dearest children Rita (Ramiro) Santa Cruz, Diana (Bob) Jackson, David Beatrici, Paul (Socorro) Beatrici and Carla (Rob) Fick, and her beautiful grandchildren Sarah, Amy, Jessica, Brooks, Michael, Daniel, and Antonio, her dearest siblings Sister Diane Dalle Molle, MSC, Eileen (Tom) Phelan, Ernest "Skip" (Barbara) Dalle Molle, Richard (Vicki) Dalle Molle. Her loving parents Ernie and Mary (nee Bertoletti) Dalle Molle and her husband Gino Beatrici preceded her in death. Mary will be dearly missed by her cousins and extended family, friends, colleagues and the women at Deborah's Place. Visitation Tuesday, January 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Coglianese Funeral Home, 7508 County Line Road (One block south of I-55/Stevenson), Burr Ridge. Mary will lie in state at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 W. Adams St., Chicago on Wednesday morning, from 8:45 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 9:45 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials in Mary's name to Franciscan Outreach, 1645 W. LeMoyne, Chicago, IL 60622 or www.franoutreach.org. For further information call 630-654-8484 or www. coglianese.com


Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 17, 2011.
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Mary was truly a loving spirit who blessed this world with her presence. I will always remember the light in her eyes as she spoke of her husband, moving to Chinatown, her work at Deborah's Place and all that life held. I will treasure the memory of her spirit always.

Cheryl Cooper

January 20, 2011

Although Mary's obituary was not printed in papers across the country and though the media didn't show up at her funeral the impact of this woman on ALL who met her was such that had you been viewing the earth from outer space at the time Mary passed you would have seen a light go out. She will be so missed.

Susan Chisausky

January 19, 2011

to paul and family

January 19, 2011

Nick, Diane, Eileen, Skip, Richard and all the Beatrice children and Bertoletti cousins

Words can't express the sorrow I feel with Mary Louise's passing. She was like a big sister to me -- I'll never forget those years in Roseland and Downer's Grove. She was a very, very special person.

All we can do now is honor the beautiful memories, celebrate her gracious spirit and remember her wonderful life.

I know she will be greatly missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cousin Jackie & Bud (Tucson, AZ)

Mary Louise Benedetto

January 19, 2011

Diana, Rita, David, Paul & Carla,
My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your mom. She was a great lady. I have so many wonderful memories of times spent at your house. Your mom was always smiling and making everyone feel like they were part of the family. Prayers and hugs to all of you during this time. Try to find peace in knowing she is no longer suffering and she is in heaven with your Dad.

Mary (Oliver) Kern

January 19, 2011

It was so special to see Mary at our 50th class reunion from Mercy High School last year. Mary was always a leader and caregiver. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.

Rita Kinney

January 19, 2011

Dear Nick,
What a gift Mary is...how lucky we all are to share the ever flowing love that swirls around her and all she touches. Mary's spirit surely lives.
Jean Durkin

Jean Durkin

January 18, 2011

Dear Nick and David,

I received an FOA email about Mary's passing yesterday. When I reminisce about my past volunteer year at FOA, wonderful memories of time spent with you all never fails to bring a flood of joyful emotions. Mary was one of those beautiful souls that left a lasting stamp on my heart. She never failed to take the time out of her busy week to come visit us volunteers at the Marquard purely to inspire, encourage and mold us into better human beings. I always looked forward to her visits and cherished her illuminating spirit. For a such a petite woman, she had so much love to give. I also loved the way she laughed...it was always full of gusto and was absolutely contagious! May she be received in Heaven with an angelic parade of love and jubilee that she deserves.

Peace and Love,

Canh-Lien

Canh-Lien Nguyen

January 18, 2011

Nick
My condolences in your time of loss.

John Noland Jr

January 18, 2011

God Bless you all and hold you close during this time of mourning. Love, thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Sherry Adair

January 18, 2011

When I think of Mary Louise Beatrici I feel warmth and love, I see a big smile, open arms, a hardy laugh, I knew she cared and loved people and accepted everyone into her life.
I have fond memories of the family gatherings, the DalleMolles, the Beatricis, the Bertaletis, the Kummerers, (many others) and the Zwits. Everyone was family to Mary Louise!!!!
What a Gift God shared: Mary Louise

My heart goes out to all of you.

I love all the pictures I have seen on Face Book, the collage reflects LOVE: That is what Mary Louise was all about.
God Bless.

Sue Zwit-Frantzen

Sue Zwit-Frantzen

January 18, 2011

to paul and the entire BENEDETTO family,

our deepest condolences.

jeff and jing Estrella

January 17, 2011

Our condolences to the Benedetto and Dalle Molle families.
Always good friends of our family. Mary Louise may you rest in peace you will be missed.


The Campagnolo Family

January 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marva Brewer

January 17, 2011

Mary, None of us will lose the feeling of love we got from you. Your light shines on.

Lesa Spravka

January 17, 2011

To the entire Benedetto family I offer my deepest condolences. May the God of all comfort give you the strength tocope during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)

Annette

January 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elizabeth Jeanne Mehta

January 17, 2011

to paul and family

January 17, 2011

Rest in Peace, Friend!

Elizabeth Jeanne Mehta

January 17, 2011

Sister Diane, Eileen, Ernest and Richard:

What can I say? I can't tell you how much I will miss your sister, she was always my light when things got dark around me. Just know that I am sending you my love and prayers during this saddest of times.

God bless you all,

Joannie Stockhoff (from St. Mary's Downers Grove)

Joan Stockhoff

January 17, 2011

Rita, Diana, David, Paul and Carla:

You all know how much I loved and respected your mother. I will miss her dearly. There is nothing that I can say now that will ease your pain, just know that I am sending you my love and prayers during this supremely difficult time.

Love and God bless you all,

Joannie Stockhoff

Joan Stockhoff

January 17, 2011

Nick:

How can I tell you how devasted I am about Mary's death. She was one of my best friends and I will miss her deeply. Please know that you and Mary are in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy during this saddest period of your life.

God bless you,

Joannie Stockhoff

Joan Stockhoff

January 17, 2011

I will always remember my cousin Mary Louise as a person that always generated love and happiness. She seemed to love, welcome, care for, pray for, cook for, and help in all ways possible any one she encountered in her life. Growing up around the corner from the family, when they moved to Downers Grove when I was a child, meant a lot of time spent at her house. I will always remember there seemed to be food cooking all the time. "Come eat , what can I get you".... The food always just the best! Conversation always fun and enlightening! The mere presence of Mary Louise just filled the room.

Just recently spending overnight visits with both Rita and Diana it is easy to see that they are their mothers daughters. I was always genuinely welcomed, offered food, care and great conversation. She will truly live on in all of her children, grandchildren, Nick ! Anyone who has been lucky enough to have been touched by her warm caring ways and will also keep her spirit alive!

God bless you Mary Louise! You will surely be deeply missed. You were an angel before you even entered heaven.

Love, Paula (Dallemolle) Pollack and family

January 17, 2011

My dearest friend Maria Louise,
You enjoyed beauty, art, intelligent conversations; you were guidance to your friends and in every situation you applied a loving smile and sensible words.My heart is full of remembrances.Our family visits were full of joy, songs and conversations that prolongued througout the night.We shared our goals and our worries;our friendship gave us joy and laughters. You will be forever in my heart, thanks for the memories
Love, Carla Carli Mazzucato

January 17, 2011

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