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Elisabeth Buttita Obituary

Buttita, Elisabeth "Beth" beloved daughter of John and Nancy, loving sister and best friend of Sara Buttita, dear granddaughter of Dorothy Hoppe and the late John and Sara Buttita, fond niece of Anthony Buttita, Frank (Carol) Buttita, Michael (Diane) Buttita, Gail (Daryl) Andre and Donna (Ken) Soens, cherished grand-niece of John DeMore, devoted goddaughter of Michael Buttita and Susan Gallagher-Corrigan. Visitation Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Funeral Mass 12 noon, Friday, at Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt Rd., in Chicago, (Please meet at church). In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Beth may be made to Children's Memorial Hospital Foundation, Neuro-oncology Research Fund, 2300 Children's Plaza, Box 4, Chicago, IL, 60614. Funeral info: 708-383-3191

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 4, 2003.

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Maggie Forkin

June 26, 2025

I was friends with Sara in high school and I'm so sorry for this immense loss. I empathize as I have lost a sibling as well. My prayers are with all of you.

Tom Turner

February 28, 2024

I had the good fortune to work with Elisabeth during her Externship with U.S. EPA in the summer of 2018. She was an extraordinary legal thinker.

My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

Carole and Al Feiger

September 15, 2003

Dear John and Nancy,

We are so sorry to learn about your daughter. Our sincere condolences.



Carole and Al Feiger

Benjamin Clark

September 10, 2003

Beth was always a kind and thoughtfull friend who, for eleven days, brightened each moment I was with her. I can firmly testify that families are eternal and that you will see her again. She was an angel here on earth and she has truly touched my heart. My prayers are with you. May the lord watch over you.

Erin Butler

September 8, 2003

Beth was unlike any other friend I've ever had. Although we only spent eleven days together in Washington D.C., I grew very close to her. To say that she was a wonderful person would be an understatement. I will keep her note and her pictures always. My heart goes out to her family. She will be greatly missed.

Tina Carlsen

September 7, 2003

Beth was a wonderful person I shared many smiles with in Washington D.C. and I will never forget her. My heart and prayers go out to her family.

Carole Cozzie

September 7, 2003

Dear John and Family:



I was very sorry to hear about Beth's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy during these difficult times.



Carole Cozzie (former A&G employee)

Sande, Joe, and Jenny LoCicero

September 6, 2003

Dear Nancy, John, and Sara,



Because we care, our heartfelt thoughts go out to you today, tomorrow, and each coming day, with more concern and sympathy than we could ever say. We hope the special love of your family and friends will help to see you through this most difficult time. And that time will bring you brighter days just knowing how much we care for you.



I will cherish forever and always keep close to my heart the fond memories of each and every "play-date" we all shared together, not only as children, but also as adults.



Beth will be loved and missed, but never forgotten.

Joe Tamburello

September 5, 2003

John-



Please accept my condelences on behalf of yourself and your family.

Seth Burt

September 4, 2003

I only knew Beth for eleven days, but I will never forget her. She has made an inpact on my life that I will never forget. My heart goes out to her family. I pray that you will find God's comfort in this time of confusion.

Brendan Smith

September 4, 2003

Dear The Buttita Family,



Elisabeth was a simply wonderful person and I would like to extend my condolences to all who knew her, especially her family.



Sincerely,

Brendan Smith

Kevin Doherty

September 4, 2003

Dear Nancy, John and Sara,

No one knows your pain and no words can relieve it. My family and I have thought about you often these past years and our hearts are broken. Beth will always be a special person in our memories and we only have good thoughts of her. I am so sorry for your loss and ours.

Kevin Doherty, Missy Greene, Bridget and Colin Doherty

Sigmund Chavis

September 4, 2003

John,



My and Harriet's heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Renee Roth-Miller

September 4, 2003

To Beth's Family,



I am a co-worker of Maegan Dominguez (friend of Beth) and Maegan's mom Jackie Dominguez. Although I never got a chance to meet Beth, Maegan has always showed me homecoming pictures and I watched Beth grow up through the pictures into a very lovely young lady. We are very saddened to learn of the loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Beth for their difficult loss. In Gods Love, The Miller Family

Janet, Dan, Juliana and Helena Gassmann

September 4, 2003

Dear Nancy, John and Sara,



Elisabeth was an angel from heaven, sent to us, if just for a short time, to make our worlds a better, happier place. She will always be Juliana's favorite babysitter.



Look for her radiant smile overhead in the morning sun.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mary Beth Smith

September 4, 2003

Dear Buttita Family,

I'm Jackie Flavin's aunt, Laura's sister Mary Beth Smith. Although I only met Beth a couple of times, I feel that I got to know her through Jackie's eyes. She was a lovely young woman who touched many lives in such a short time. Your loss is so enormous - I know that no words can bring relief.

I have been praying for Beth for the past couple of years and will continue to do so, as well as for your entire family.

Mary Beth Smith

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