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Christie Ann Barry Rich

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Christie Rich Obituary

Rich, Christie Ann Barry beloved wife of Phillip, loving mother of Anna, James, Amanda, Jamie, Allison and Jacqueline, dearest daughter of Jeanne (Jose) Rascon and Thomas (Sue) Barry, dear sister of Thomas Barry, fond granddaughter of Frank and Janet Diaz and the late Thomas and Marie Barry, also survived by many other family members. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m., from the funeral home to St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster. Interment Wunder's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Bank of America, Rte. #064000020, Tennessee Account #003785551392, under the Jose Rascon Trustee for the Christy Barry Rich Children. 773-774-4100 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 22 to May 23, 2002.

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Kari Homan

June 19, 2002

Phillip, Christie was a blessing to us all, and I know she will be truly missed. She was a fantastic addition to earth and I know she will be just as much in heaven. Thanks for continuing her friendship with me. My prayers are with you and your family.



God bless each and all with comfort, care, a gentle hand to softly wipe away tears (I think God cries too, when we hurt) and most of all a soothed soul. God Bless you. Online Friend.

Christina Hampton

June 12, 2002

You are greatly missed and we love you

Chrisitna

June 5, 2002

WHAT IS DEATH?



Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped into the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken with out effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well.



HARRY SCOTT HOLLAND

CANON OF ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

June 4, 2002

REMEMBER ME



REMEMBER ME WHENEVER YOU SEE A SUNRISE,

REMEMBER ME WHENEVER YOU SEE A RAINBOW,

OR WOODS IN A AUTUMN COLORS FROM AFAR.



REMEMBER ME WHENEVER YOU SEE THE ROSES,

OR SEAGULLS SAILING HIGH IN A SKY OF BLUE.

REMEMBER ME WHENEVER YOU SEE WAVES

SHINING IN THE SUN.

AND REMEMBER, I'LL BE REMEMBERING YOU!



REMEMBER ME WHENEVER YOU SEE A TEARDROP,

OR MEADOWS STILL WET WITH THE MORNING DEW.

REMEMBER ME WHENEVER YOU FEEL LOVE

GROWING IN YOUR HEART.

AMD REMEMBER, I'LL BE REMEMBERING YOU!

Rita Terry

May 30, 2002

To the Rich Family,



May God Keep, Bless and Protect you all. God is a Healer, and he is going to bring you out of this alright, sometime trials and tribulations come to make us strong. Keep the Faith and hold to God's unchanging hand and he will work it out.



I am a friend of Lynne Anglemire, and I want you all to know that I am praying for you.



Thank you.

Rick Lopez

May 26, 2002

Phillip and Children; Tom & Sue, Jeannie & Jose, Tommy...



Im sorry for your loss. I wish there was something to make the pain of losing a loved one easier to understand, but there isn't. The memories of Christie will live with each of us forever. We each were touched by her kindness, her laughter and joy of life; that is how I will remeber her. A caring, loveing Mother and provider; her children always came first in her life. I wish you all my heartfelt condolences...she is still in our hearts...

Nancy Skawinski

May 25, 2002

Tom, I believe that we worked together at Everco Industries. My condolences to you and your family.

May 24, 2002

EARTH HAS ONE ANGEL LESS AND

HEAVEN ONE MORE, SINCE YESTERDAY.

Lois Eggers

May 23, 2002

DEAREST FAMILY OF CHRISTIE,

MY DEEPEST SORROW GOES OUT FOR ALL OF YOU. YOU ALL HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF CHRISTIE THAT WILL LIVE WITH YOU FOREVER. SHE LIVES ON THROUGH HER BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN. HERE IS A POEM FOR INSPIRATION...



MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE AN ANGEL BY YOUR SIDE.WATCHING OUT FOR YOU IN ALL THE THINGS YOU DO.REMINDING YOU TO KEEP BELIEVING IN BRIGHTER DAYS.FINDING WAYS FOR YOUR WISHES AND DREAMS TO COME TRUE.GIVING YOU HOPE THAT IS AS CERTAIN AS THE SUN.GIVING YOU THE STRENGTH OF SERENITY AS YOUR GUIDE.MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE AND COMFORT AND COURAGE.AND MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE AN ANGEL BY YOUR SIDE.SOMEONE THERE TO CATCH YOU IF YOU FALL.ENCOURAGING YOUR DREAMS.INSPIRING YOUR HAPPINESS.HOLDING YOUR HAND AND HELPING YOU THROUGH IT ALL.IN ALL OF OUR DAYS, OUR LIVES ARE ALWAYS CHANGING.TEARS COME ALONG AS WELL AS SMILES.ALONG THE ROADS YOU TRAVEL, MAY THE MILES BE A THOUSAND TIMES MORE LOVELY THAN LONELY.MAY THEY GIVE YOU GIFTS THAT NEVER, EVER END: SOMEONE WONDERFUL TO LOVE AND A DEAR FRIEND IN WHOM YOU CAN CONFIDE.MAY YOU HAVE RAINBOWS AFTER EVERY STORM.MAY YOU HAVE HOPES TO KEEP YOU WARM...AND MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE AND ANGEL BY YOUR SIDE....

traci daniels

May 22, 2002

Cousin Christie,

ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN TO WATCH OVER US. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE AND LAUGHTER AND HOW HELPFUL YOU WERE. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THIS, AND I JUST CAN'T. THEY SAY GOD DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKES AND WE ALL HAVE TO GO WHEN IT IS OUR TIME TO GO, BUT I ACCEPT IT EASIER WHEN SOMEONE IS OLDER. CHRISTIE YOUR CHILDREN ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND WILL BE LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU. MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH PHILLIP,YOUR CHILDREN AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND LOVED.



LOVE,



COUSIN TRACI

traci

May 22, 2002

Cousin Christie,

ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN TO WATCH OVER US. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE AND LAUGHTER AND HOW HELPFUL YOU WERE. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THIS, AND I JUST CAN'T. THEY SAY GOD DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKES AND WE ALL HAVE TO GO WHEN IT IS OUR TIME TO GO, BUT I ACCEPT IT EASIER WHEN SOMEONE IS OLDER. CHRISTIE YOUR CHILDREN ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND WILL BE LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU. MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH PHILLIP,YOUR CHILDREN AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND LOVED.



LOVE,



COUSIN TRACI

Debbie Lopez

May 22, 2002

Cousin Christie

You were one of a kind. I always thought that you were so brave and crazy. I remember all are telephone conversations and our visit to Clarksville. I cherished our friendship that we carried as young adults and mothers. You are now in the hands of our Lord. You are watching over us and your little "Brady Bunch FAmily" that I use to say to you when we said goodbye. Life seems so unfair you are dearly missed and loved. God gave you too us for a very short time. I do know that you are looking down at us comforting us at this time. We are sadden to accept that your are gone in this world. Your love will grow on in our hearts forever.

We Love You,

Rick, Debbie and Family

Aunt Gerry Barry

May 22, 2002

TO MY BEAUTIFUL NIECE CHRISTIE,



WE ARE EACH OF US

ANGELS WITH ONLY ONE WING

WE FLY HIGEST WHEN WE FLY

TOGETHER.



YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND IN MY SOUL, THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS,,



YOUR LOVING

AUNT GERRY BARRY

Diana Natter

May 22, 2002

Dear Cousin Christie,

I just don't understand Why it was your time to go to heaven. I am in shock. All I think about is your children. I can't help but wonder why..it is a constant question that goes on inside my head. I will continue praying for your children, for Philip, For your mom, For your Dad, For Jose, and For Sue, For Your Brother, and For Your Grandparents. I know this is a difficult time for everyone,,,your whole family is grieving your loss.

You were loved! We miss you and we love you very much! Thank you for always keeping in touch! You are closer to us in spirit. You are free to go and do whatever you want now. We love you Christie!

Love always,

Cousin Diana

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