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Carol McAndrews-Trippi Obituary

McAndrews-Trippi, Carol Marie age 41, longtime Chicago resident, beloved wife of John Trippi, loving mother of Ashley and Brittany Swift, adored daughter of Catherine McAndrews (the late James), dear sister of Colette Navarro, fond aunt and godmother of Angela and Nicole Adams. She also leaves to cherish her memories, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and all the friends of whom she came in contact. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. Service Friday, 8:30 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10 a.m. St. Hilary Church. Interment private. Funeral inquiries: 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 8, 2005.

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Angela Mingus

September 2, 2024

Love and miss you <3

Coco

September 2, 2024

We all miss you incredibly! It all still brings tears to my eyes! You´d be so proud of your girls, they´re great people and your grandson is an incredible young man! You´d like the new place. It´s not the beach, but it´s a place we´re all the family can live and make a life for generations to come. That´s something I know you´d love. Come down and visit, I could use it

Angela Mingus

September 3, 2023

Thinking about you! Love and miss you tremendously!

Colette Navarro Evans

September 2, 2023

Kit sent me this last week. Still seems like yesterday. My heart is so sad with you, Mom & Dad gone. Life just doesn't have the flavor any more. But you'd be proud of your girls and Julius! I know you look down & see them. Please don't guiding all of us. All the girls miss you...

Angela Mingus

September 2, 2021

My life hasn't been the same withought you. I love and miss you greatly!

Kristine Alomari

September 8, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Diane Cherry

September 8, 2020

You're truly missed!

Cathy Roe zbella

September 8, 2020

May she continue to dance high above with the angels and continue to rest easy .

Brittany Swift

September 8, 2020

Mom I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. I have missed you so much and think about you every single day of my life. There isn’t a moment that goes by where you are not in my thoughts, and where I don’t cry for you. What saddens me the most is I had a son named Julius on your birthday he is truly a blessing. He reminds me of you so much. It saddens me that you are not here to meet him. I teach him so much about you. I tell him all the time you are the strongest women I have ever meet in my life. I’m so honored to be your daughter and I will always honor you. I love you so much mom and miss you.

Phyllis Gaynor

September 8, 2020

Carol, How is it possible that you've been gone 15 years ? Doesn't seem possible. I think of all the things that I wish you were a part of in the last 15 years and it makes me sad. Though I know you are not here physically with us I know you have never left us and arer with each and every one of us as we go about our lives. One day we will all be together again, what a glorious day that will be! We love and miss you so much! ❤

Colette Navarro Evans

September 8, 2020

I miss my sister greatly! I know without her passing my grandnephew & grandchildren would not have been born. Her passing still leaves an empty space in my heart. But has added love for and from others.

Angela Mingus

September 2, 2020

I think about you all of the time. I wish you were here. I miss you so much!!

Angela Mingus

September 12, 2019

I miss you so much!!!!

Angela Adams

January 17, 2006

Carol was the most warm hearted genuine person I have ever known. When she would walk in the room her presence would light the room up. No matter what was going on she allways had the best sence of humor. When I was younger she raised me till I was 5 years old. I would spend every day with her. She would allways say to me " what is codol" I would say greate. That was our thing. I will allways remember all of the memories we shared. She will allways and forever be in my heart. We miss you so much. I think about you every day. We love you!

Carolyn Moran

October 4, 2005

Carol will be deeply missed and I am saddened that you left this world at such an early age, will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love Always, Carolyn Moran

Peggy Mayo

September 8, 2005

It seems impossible to speak of any consolation in the face of such a bitter loss. The world has lost someone very special. Carol had a heart of gold.My deepest sympathy to Mrs. McAndrews, Brittany, Ashley and Johnnie. Hopefully she can find peace in

heaven with her father and all the other angels. She will be deeply missed. God Bless her and her family. With Love Always Peggy Mayo

Phyllis Powers

September 8, 2005

I just wanted to say that Carol Marie was one of a kind ! I was lucky to grow up with Carol and have many cherished memories of our times together. Carol had a heart the size of Texas and she always had a smile for everyone. Her laugh was contageous and she always made you feel welcome when you were in her presence. I nicknamed Carol "Spicy" for her very colorful language and attitude. I can't imagine a life without Carol in it but I know that she is no longer struggling. She is breathing easy in heaven with all of our loved ones who have previously passed. I can just imagine what the reunion in heaven was like when she was received by Grandpa, Auntie Doll and most recently Uncle James. Whenever I miss Carol I just need bring to mind one of the thousands of memories I have of her and I know she will be right here with me, close in my heart. I extend my deepest sympathies to CoCo, Auntie Kay, Johnnie, Ashley, Brittany, Angela, Nicole and the thousands of others whose lives Carol touched.

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