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Catherine Sugrue Obituary

Sugrue, Catherine Ann (nee O'Connor). Age 59, passed away peacefully at home onDecember 8, 2019, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Beloved wife of 35 years to John P. Sugrue. Passionate mother of Kerry (Dave) Penny, Johnny (Marina), Connor (Bridget), Wyatt, and Catie. Grandmother to Laila and many future children. Dear sister to Michael, Patrick, Robert, and Daniel O'Connor. Loving aunt and cousin to many and dedicated educator of countless children. Avid photographer and world traveler. Visitation will be held on Thursday,December 12, 2019from 3:00 8:00 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. FuneralFriday, December 13, 2019 11:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran for 12:00 p.m. Mass at St. Hilary Church, 5601 N. California Ave., Chicago. Interment following at Rosehill Cemetery. Info773-736-3833orwww.smithcorcoran.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2019.
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a loved one

December 11, 2019

She will be missed by all of us. May her Memory
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Barbara Javaras

December 11, 2019

My deepest condolences to Catherine's family and friends. She will be sadly missed as a friend and colleague.

Bob Wilkin
former Trumbull School principal

December 11, 2019

Lisa Leyden

December 11, 2019

Mary Engelson

December 10, 2019

Catherine was a great friend! Im proud to have had her in my life. She will be missed by everyone!
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Debbie Fitzgerald

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December 10, 2019

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5601 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL

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