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Geraldine Oliva Obituary

Oliva, Geraldine (nee Grzybowski), beloved wife of Ynes "Chick", dearest mother of Robert (fiance of Laura Blake) Oliva and Renee (Walter) Gora, loving sister of Joseph (Mary Ann), Theresa (the late Ted) Jeziorski, Ronald (Marianne), Carol (John) Kramer and the late Robert (Ida), precious grandma of Marissa, fond aunt of many. Geraldine was a dedicated payroll supervisor for the City of Chicago Dept. of Health for 25 years. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m., from Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (1 blk. East of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.), to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 6435 S. Kilbourn for a 10:30 a.m., Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-735-7521-Bonnie Hickey-Derwinski Director Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2001.

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PEGGY SMOCK

November 30, 2001

I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED MOTHER/WIFE/GRANDMOTHER.YOU WERE A WONDERFUL DAUGHTER AND FRIEND TO HER-GOD KNOWS YOU WILL HOLD HER IN YOUR HEART FOREVER.

LOVE,

PEGGY

Dorothy Frazier

November 30, 2001

Rene,



My thoughts are with you and your family.



Your Co-worker & Friend



Dorothy Frazier

Andrea Portillo

November 29, 2001

Renee & Bobby,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. She was a wonderful person.

Love,

Junior & Andrea Portillo

Jim Di Giacomo

November 29, 2001

I am so sorry to here that Geraldine passed away. My prayers are with your family. I am sure that everyone in the your family will truly miss Geraldine.

Kimberly Woods

November 29, 2001

To Renee Gora & family

I am so sorry for your loss, and you know how much I love you and if there is anything you need just call me 773-928-0497

Mary Ann Killelea

November 28, 2001

Oh, you guys, I am so so sorry. I wish I could be there to hug you all, and to get hugs from you. I just loved Geri so much. I keep seeing her with my little Michael in her lap and him so comfortable, and I keep thinking that now there's another angel in heaven to watch over him (and Marissa and Elizabeth and all the little ones). God Bless you all, you're in our prayers. Peace and Love, Mary Ann, Jeff and Michael Killelea

Doreen Bieser

November 28, 2001

Renee,Wally,Marissa and Chick, God Bless all of you. Geri was one of a kind, a very special lady. Her thoughtful and loving personality radiated. Geri will remain in all of our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today, tomorrow and all through the year. Love Ron, Doreen, Jaci, Natalie and Jeremy

millie ZAVALA

November 28, 2001

Renee,

I will keep you and family in my prayers.



Love,

Milie

Jennie Rosado-Strong

November 28, 2001

Rene, I'm sure your mom was a wonderful women seeing how you are. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Your Co-worker

Jennie Rosado-Strong

Mike Sulewski

November 28, 2001

One of the best. Geri always had a kind word for everyone. She knew her job and did it well. She will be missed. May God bless her and keep her close to his heart.

Dorothy Smith

November 28, 2001

Beautiful person. Tough on the outside, soft inside. We will certainly miss her. Prayers are with her family, whom she loved so much. Dorothy Smith

Christopher Grant

November 28, 2001

Grand Lady! She sure knew how to keep this young guy in line when I worked with Geri at the Chicago Department of Health in the early 90's. She will definately be missed by all. "May perpetual light shine upon her"

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