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Gail Holcomb Obituary

Holcomb, Gail A. (nee Parisi), age 54, beloved wife of Edward, loving mother of Jennifer (Ken) LeBreux, proud grandmother of Molly, Aidan, Kylie, Charles and Michael, caring sister of Cliff, Jim, Sam, Linda, Dan, Janet Zika and Tom Parisi, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, devoted daughter of Sam and Frances Parisi. Funeral Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:00 a.m. at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hope Children's Hospital 4440 W. 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL. Visitation Monday, March 30, 2009 from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome. com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 29, 2009.

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Tom Parisi

March 26, 2010

It's been a year, sister, but you're in all our hearts, minds and prayers. We miss you, Gail--your crazy laugh, your beating us at board games and your kind heart. I look back, too, and remember how incredibly courageous and strong you and Ed were in your most difficult times. God bless you and all of us who carry your memory in our own hearts. Your brother, Tom

April 12, 2009

To Beautiful Sis:
Your brother Sam & I will always remember the fun times we had. I guess you know now that he cheated when playing Trivia Pursuit long distance with you. You were blessed to have such a loving husband, daughter, parents & family.

Love, FAV SIL

Thanks Ed>>From Sam

Jenny Holcomb

March 30, 2009

Although not a blood relative, Gramma Gail is our children's Grandma in every sense of the word. She treated them as her own from the moment they were born and for that we will forever be graetful. They will miss her but as our 6 year old said, "Now she is not in pain and we should be happy because she is with Jesus. I don't feel like dancing or anything...not that happy, but I know I have another angel in heaven to watch over me."

Lorraine Caffey

March 29, 2009

To Edward Holcomb and Family -

My condolences are with you and your entire family.

To lose a loved one is like losing a piece of yourself…But the love that the person brought you did not leave…the essence of the person lingers…It can’t escape your heart for it’s been there so long. Cling to the memories and let them find their way to heal your heart. The love and the laughter, the joy and the togetherness you shared will make you strong. You’ll come to realize that your time together no matter how long or short that you were blessed to have such a precious gift in your life.

Although you may feel a deep sorrow that is not going to be easily dispelled, the God of comfort will help you through this time of sadness.

"Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God. I will fortify you. I will really help you. . . .” - Isaiah 41:10.

I hope the loving and fond memories of Gail engulf each and every one of your hearts and minds and keep you moving forward.

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