BORN

1942

DIED

2019

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Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Colette Findysz Obituary

Findysz, Colette R. "Cookie" Age 76, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Colette was born August 29, 1942. Devoted wife of the late Henry "Hank". Loving mother of Anne (Joseph ret. C.P.D.) Stehlik, Walter (Michele), Robert (Victoria), Stephen C.P.D. (Stacey C.P.D.), Mary (Michael) Owen, Andrew (Carrie) and Christopher C.P.D.; cherished grandmother of Loretta (Timothy) Larkin, Walter (Hannah), Joseph, Erin, Kevin, Theodore (Stephanie), Elizabeth, Thomas, Caitlyn, Jessica, Erica, Samantha, Kazimir, Hannah, Keifer, Robert and Tyler; great-grandmother of Sophia; dearest sister of Rose Mary (the late Chester) Ostrowski, Frances (Thomas) Olsen, Antoinette (Raymond) Kuberski, Joseph (Marie) Johnson, John (Dorothy) Johnson, Trudy (Neil) Widlak and the late Bruno (the late Lorry) Johnson, the late Mary Ann (the late Frank) Janecka and the late Loretta (the late Anthony) Cozzi; caring aunt of many nieces and nephews. Colette was a treasurer secretary at K&S Precision Metals for over 60 years. A visitation for Colette will be held Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 West Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma), Chicago, IL 60638. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Monday, January 7, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., St. Symphrosa Church, 5986 W. 62nd St., Chicago, IL 60638. A committal service will occur Monday, January 7, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 W. Archer Road, Justice, IL 60458.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2019.
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Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Colette will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 13 JAN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 7, 2019

It is with my deepest condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time of sorrow. May Peace and Love and Mercy be increased to you.

V T

January 7, 2019

Findysz family,sorry to hear about your great loss may God be with you at this time of sorrow..tom collopy st.rita

thomas collopy

January 6, 2019

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time.

January 6, 2019

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Jan

7

Prayer Service

9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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7

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Symphrosa Church

5986 W 62nd St., Chicago, IL 60638

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Committal

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

7201 W. Archer Road, Justice, IL 60638

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