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Helen Tomaszkiewicz Obituary

Tomaszkiewicz, Helen (nee Grad), beloved wife of the late Adam, loving mother of Cecelia, Melanie and the late Robert (Patricia), dear grand-mother of Michael, fond sister of the late Joseph Grad, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tomaszkiewicz was an original member of the International Garment Workers Union, a professional seamstress and clothing designer, she was active in many church and civic organizations, a valued employee of the Xerox Corporation in Oakbrook, IL, a lifetime member of the Polish National Alliance as well as the first woman President of the Cicero Society Group, 825 P.N.A. Funeral Monday, November 27, 9:30 a.m. at Suburban Family Funeral Home, 5940 W. 35th St. (Corner 35th & Austin), Cicero, to St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Saturday and Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-652-1116.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Tomaszkiewicz

8 Entries

James Trier

December 21, 2006

Helen: YOU know how I feel. Say Hi to Adam & Anthony for me.

Anne Dasovic

December 19, 2006

Dear Cecelia,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. She obviously was a wonderful, smart, vivacious woman who will be deeply missed.

Joseph and Lesia Panepinto

December 15, 2006

Cecelia, Please accept our late but albeit most sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. The article about her was very touching--she sounded like a very wonderful and strong woman! We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you, Joe and Lesia Panepinto

Chuck Fabing

November 30, 2006

Cecelia
Sorry I was unable to attend the wake. My condolences and
sympathies on the passing of your mom. She's at peace with your dad now.

Olga Salazar

November 27, 2006

Cecilia, As I extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom, you and your family continue to be in my prayers. May our Lord grant your mom eternal life and may she rest in peace. May God Bless you and your family always.

Samuel Fifer

November 26, 2006

Dear Melanie and Cecilia: We know what a joy and source of support your Mom has been to you. Our prayers are with you now. Much love, Barbara and Sam Fifer

Colleen Avenaim

November 25, 2006

"He who has not looked on sorrow will never see Joy." Kahil Gibran
Cecelia: I know how much JOY your mother brought to so many she came into contact with and I am ever grateful for the JOY of having you in this world, as an extension of both of your wonderful parents. May your memories comfort you & keep you & Melanie strong at this difficult time. Much love and hugs.

Jim and Kathy Memmel

November 24, 2006

Those we hold most dearly never truly leave us...Death is not the last sleep; it is the final awakening. For it is love, not reason, that is stronger than death.

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