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Jean Vazzana Obituary

Vazzana, Jean Born Jean Marie Hawkins, was married to Frank Vazzana for 50 years. Together they raised five children, Frank (SueAnn), Greg (Hannah), Chris (Nichole), Kim (Levi), and Jeff (Jeff); they were also blessed with ten grandchildren, Ada, Huxley, Nicholas, Freddy, Gabriella, Austin, Ever, James, Leela, and Camryn Jean. Jean loved being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother above all else. She enjoyed cooking vast amounts of delicious food, reading, and visiting the beach in St. Joseph, Michigan. Jean was formerly an Academic Adviser at MVCC. She enjoyed playing with animals, shopping for loved ones, baking with her grandchildren, and going to movies and restaurants with her beloved husband. Jean passed awaySunday,February 24, 2019,from Multiple Myeloma. Due to family allergies and sensitivity to many flowers, her family requests donations be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in lieu of flowers.https://tribute.themmrf.org/JeanVazzana. Visitation for Jean Vazzana will be held onFriday, March 8, 2019,from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd., (8000W) Palos Hills, IL 60465. Funeralon Saturday,March 9, 2019. Everyone attending kindly meet directly at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Cremation rites were accorded and interment will be private. Info.708-598-5880or hillsfh.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2019.

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Belinda and Timothy Wice

March 8, 2019

Uncle Frank, we are sincerely sorry for your loss and for your familys loss. Please know that we are here for you and will be praying for you and your family.

John Rubin

March 7, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. Vazzana and your family.

Thomas Passarelli II

March 7, 2019

She is immortalized in the hearts & minds of everyone she touched.

Z L

March 7, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Eileen and Carl Wuchter

March 6, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. She was always sweet and friendly. I enjoyed all our conversations .
She loved her family very much and her numerous pups.

March 4, 2019

Our heartfelt condolences to the Vazzana Family during this time of sorrow. Youre in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Jean as she was such a sweetheart and delightful to have as our Michigan neighbor for many years.
Pete and Judy Paruch

Karen Gladden

March 4, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know she had to be proud of raising such delightful children and grandchildren. (Jazzercise)

FG Rich

March 3, 2019

We are so saddened to hear about dear Jean and offer our deepest condolences to the Vazzana family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

Ron Rodriguez

March 1, 2019

Always warm & kind with an open giving spirit. It was truly my joy & privilege to grow up across the street from such a great neighbor. My thoughts & prayers are with Mr. Vazzana and his family, now and always.

Thomas Passarelli II

February 25, 2019

She is immortalized in the hearts & minds of everyone she touched.

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8245 W. 111th Street, Palos Hills, IL

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