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Corrine Podesta Obituary

Podesta, Corrine M. (nee Murnighan), beloved wife of Robert A. Podesta for 62 years, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Corrine is survived by her children, Carol Foley (Brian), Mary Ellen Burke (Kevin), Kathleen Mehigan (John) and Robert (Lisa). Corrine is the grandmother of Brian (Sue), Robert (Julie), Bridget Queally (Doyle), Brendan (Laura) and Justin (Erin) Foley, Kevin (Amy), Jonathan, Geoffrey (Colleen), Caroline Rimmen (Laurent) and Christopher (Erin) Burke. Corrine and John Mehigan, Nicholas (Tracy), Juliann and Madeleine Podesta. She is the great-grandmother of 22 and one future grandchild and is also survived by her devoted caregiver, June Villanueva. Mrs. Podesta was a 1933 graduate of Mundelein College and an active volunteer in many Chicago charitable organizations, especially the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Visitation today, Thursday, at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, 26 E. Superior St., Chicago. Funeral Mass Friday, 10 a.m. in the Main Cathedral, 735 N. State St. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Blake-Lamb Funeral Directors, 312-944-5594.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 17, 2005.

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Jack and Donna Mulchrone

April 5, 2005

Dear Carol and Mary Ellen: A hug for you both and our sincere expression of deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.

Joan & John Geary

March 18, 2005

Dear Carol, Mary Ellen and All,

Our prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of this wonderful woman. What a treasure she was to all who knew her. Happy memories of her long life should keep you pleasant company for a long time. Sorry that we can't be there in person. Joan & John

Sr. Rosalina McKillop

March 17, 2005

Dear Carol,

Please know that even though I can not be with you, my thoughts and prayers are.

Love,

sr. Rosalina

Sean Murphy

March 17, 2005

Dear Carol, Mary Ellen and family,



Denise and I feel so fortunate to have known Corrine.

Our heart felt condolences,



Sean and Denise Murphy

Barbara Fairbrother

March 17, 2005

To the Podesta family:

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to know her. I am blessed to have Robert as my son-in-law. I treasure the few times that I was able to spend some time with Corrine. She was truly a great lady and will be missed by all. My thoughts, prayers and love are with the family during this difficult time.



God Bless, Barbara Fairbrother and family

Al and Pat O'Malley

March 17, 2005

Dear Carol and Mary Ellen and your family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful woman.

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