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Gelsomina Brezinski Obituary

Brezinski, Gelsomina Age 56, At rest Dec. 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Lawrence for 32 years. Loving mother of Lisa and Larry. Beloved Daughter of Maria and the late Giuseppe Paparella. Dear sister of Michael and Giulio Paparella. Fond Aunt of Many. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Proceeding to Our Lady Mother of the Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, donations to The American Cancer Society or The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation would be Appreciated. For info www.cumberlandehapels.com or 708-456-8300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Carol Hurt

December 7, 2025

It's been 15 Years that my Dearest Friend Mina went to Heaven. I think about her often. I remember her on her Birthday, March 17th because she is my Irish Twin. I pray Lisa is well and has her Mother's Beautiful Heart. I pray Lil Larry is doing well and has his Mother's Fiery Spirit!
May God Bless Your Family Always & Forever. Amen
Auntie Carol
2025

Joyce Clark

December 7, 2022

Love you always.

Joyce Clark

December 6, 2020

Forever in my heart.....always.

Eileen & Al Babak

December 7, 2011

Dearest Mina,
It's been a year but the pain doesn't lessen. God bless and keep you in heaven.We pray for you.
Love, Eileen & Al

Ela Danowska

February 28, 2011

Forever in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.

February 9, 2011

Dear Larry, Lisa, and Larry Jr.
I am so saddened by your loss. Mina was a wonderful person and she will be forever in my prayers.


Maureen Manges

January 7, 2011

Dear Larry, Lisa and Larry Jr.,
I know your hearts are heavy right now, but know that the beautiful light Mina cast in life, is still alive in your lives. Keep her memory clear and bright in your life and she will never be further away than a heartfelt thought.
All our love during this difficult time,
Sandy & Jim Ammon

December 16, 2010

Mina was like a second mom... My prayers and love Big Larry, Little and Lisa. Vania

December 13, 2010

You have our deepest sympathy on your loss.

Brian, Paula, Troy, Sean, Nicole and Patricia Cychosz

Carol Hurt

December 12, 2010

There will always be a special place in my heart..for my dearest friend of 35 years...Mina. May God grant strength to Larry, Larry Jr, and Lisa during this most difficult time. Mina will always be in my heart. Auntie Carol.

December 12, 2010

Dear Larry, Lisa and Larry, jr. Our deepest condolences.
Memories of our cousin, Pinella, will always be in our heart.
Grandpa, Michele, will be holding his little Pinella in his arms again.
Let peace fill your hearts, she's in heaven. Love, Julia and Mike

Eileen & Al Babak

December 12, 2010

Dear Larry,Lisa,& Larry Jr, We are so terribly sorry for your loss. We will miss Mina too. Wish we could be there. You're all in our prayers.

Aimee Spreitzer

December 12, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Brezinski family, during this difficult time.

December 12, 2010

Dear Larry, Lisa and LarryJr., ,

Mina will be missed forever, but always when we think of her, it is her beautiful smile and warm and loving heart we will remember, always...
may you find some peace in this moment.,I wish I could be there for you, I love you all...

It is always surprising to me how life is filled with meaningful moments, Most are gone before we even know it, But they cast a light upon the future, and make the person who orginated them, Unforgetable.......Mina casted such a light upon our lives....I love you Mina.

Love, Joyce

December 12, 2010

Dear Larry and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. If there's anything we can do for you and the family we are here for you!
Love Ted, Lynn, Diana, Teddy Zychowski

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

December 12, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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