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Alvina Brownley Obituary

Brownley, Alvina "Pinky" (nee Pindara), beloved wife of the late Walter J., loving mother of Walter E. (Shirley) Brownley, Janet (Randy) Samoska, Thomas C. (Joyce) Brownley, dear grandmother of Walter A., Jennifer, Matthew, Scott, Brent, Julie, and great-grandmother of Paige, fond sister of Edward M. (Joann) Pindara, Rita Brzykcy. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Sunday. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m., from John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights to Incarnation Church Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Lung Association would be greatly appreciated. 708-361-4235.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 26, 2009.

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Janet Samoska

April 28, 2009

My Beautiful Mother and Best Friend...I'm going to miss our trips to the store, "beauty parlor" as you liked to call it and our lunches afterwards. What fun we had and how we talked & talked! And oh how you loved your first pedicure! The best compliment I ever got was that everyone says I look and sound like you..I aspire to be half the woman you were. There were no words unspoken, and for that I am truly grateful. I know you are happy with Daddy now, and he is taking good care of you. You are the best mom ever, and I will love you always. Thank you for making me the woman I am today..dream pretty dreams. Love you millions, your daughter Janet xoxo

Tina Pindara

April 27, 2009

Wally, Janet and Tommy,
I'm going to miss going home and answering the phone with your Mom on the other end and her thinking she was talking to my Mom. I'm going to miss not being able to visit her when I come to Chicago and get her cards signed by "Aunt Pinky" and OXOXOX. But, I will always have the great memories of spending time with her when she came to visit me in Ohio. When I would describe her to friends I always told them she reminded me of Lucille Ball. I'm going to miss my Godmother greatly.

Richard (Rick) & Tracey Watt

April 26, 2009

Janet, Tommy and Wally,
My sincerest sympathy for the passing of your Mom Pinky. My Family grew up with her wonderful smile. She always took time to talk or wave across the street on Kenton Ave. We will always hold the numerous fond memories. From my Family to Yours, Godspeed.

Gary Mallen

April 26, 2009

Wally, Janet & Tom,
We are very saddened by your loss. Your mom was a great lady. I will always rememer her wonderful smile!!

Pat & Frank Renkowiecki

April 26, 2009

Wally: Sorry to hear about your mom"s departure. We knew her well as we grew up together. I even became your Godmother.Peace be with you and your family.

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