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Catherine Fish Obituary

Fish, Catherine M. (nee Fitzgibbon) age 84 of Wilmette. wife of the late Edmund J. Fish; mother of Mary Pat (George) Wadzinski, Eileen (Edwin) Czopek, Kevin (Sandy) Fish, Dan (Kathy) Fish, John (Terry) Fish, Alice Lee, Paul (LuAnn) Fish, Rick Fish, Tim (Tracy) Wadzinski and the late Carol (Alan) Davis; grandmother of 18; great grandmother of Erin; Mum to all. Visitation Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 912 Linden Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091 Interment Calvary Cemetery. Funeral Info (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 22, 2012.

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Marty & Melanie Mobeck

February 25, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 25, 2012

To the Fish Family. Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will always treasure being a guest at your home and how your generous your mom was to let us come to "The Basement". She raised a fine bunch there! My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may you enjoy the fond memories. Sheila O'Halloran-Bower

Tom Rothing

February 23, 2012

To the Fish Family.
So sad to hear of "Mum's" passing. She was truly a legendary woman and Mum to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mike Reda

February 23, 2012

To the Fish Family,
We are so sorry about your loss. So many great memories. Rest in peace with the lord.

February 22, 2012

To the Fish family I was sorry to hear of your moms passing.She was a special lady who had a wonderful heart.I will always remember the special times spent with you guys and how your mom always made me feel like a part of your family.She will be missed very much.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom during this difficult time. Michael Burns (crystal lake,IL)

Georgann Stinson

February 22, 2012

To the Fish family,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother. I pray that the presence of God bring you all peace and comfort during this difficult time. From the very little I know of Cathie Fish, it sounds like she lived life well and truly blessed those she met along the way. What a great legacy to leave for family and friends. You are all my prayers.

Marcy Cascio

February 22, 2012

Grandma Fish was truly loved - she made people smile and laugh and was a comfort to everyone she touched. I met her only a handful of times, but she radiated love like rays of sunshine. May her family and friends find comfort in knowing that they have truly been in the presence of an angel.

Anne Hrabe

February 21, 2012

Cathie lived a life of faith, kindness and determination. In her quiet way, she saw the good in everyone and delighted in the successes of her family and friends. Cathie's wisdom was offered in a gentle, sparing way - but always just when it was most needed. St Francis Xavier Parish has lost a treasured friend. How joyfully must the angels have welcomed her into Paradise! God bless, Mrs. Fish.

Tim, Tracy & Erin Wadzinski

February 21, 2012

Be at peace, Grandma. We love you.

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