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Kathleen Houlihan Obituary

Houlihan, Kathleen A. (Venezio) Age 68, of Lockport, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chicago, living in Lockport for seven years. She was a member of the Illinois Board of Realtors for 30 years from which she retired in 2006. Kathleen loved the game of golf and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Kay Venezio. Survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Timothy; her children, Nancy (Tony) Smeraldo, Guy (Tami) Scalzitti, Timothy (Laura) Houlihan and Coleen (John) Wirtel; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Anthony, Joey, Johnny, Joe, Stevie, Ashley, Timmy and Michael; a brother, Ray (Bonnie) Venezio; and a sister, Lucille (Peter) Ferro. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 9:30 am from the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME, 1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT, to St. Dennis Church, 1214 Hamilton St., Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Entombment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. Visitation at the funeral home on Monday, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 22, 2012.

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Michele Beckers

July 26, 2012

Kathy,
You were a great friend.I will never forget you.love Michele Beckers

Cleo Kaprales

July 24, 2012

Dear Guy and Tami,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May knowing that your Mom is at eternal peace bring you peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.

July 23, 2012

Dearest cousin Kathy,
It's been a year since we saw each other at Aunt Rose's 88th birthday luncheon.
I was so glad to see you and Lou and all of my other cousins that I have not seen in a while.It was such a wonderful moment in time to reflect on the Venezio family. I will never forget your unselfish kindness and beautiful smile. I pray that you will look down upon us, and keep us in your prayers,as we have prayed for you. May God and our dearly departed swiftly carry you to be reunited with our Heavenly Family.
Love Lorrie Topel (cousin)

Terry & Laura Coughlan

July 23, 2012

Dear Tim and Family,

We were both so sorry to hear about Kathy. May God keep you and her in the Palm of His Hands. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Maureen Hayes

July 22, 2012

To the Houlihan family, I am very sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful woman and I always enjoyed seeing her when we could get together. May she rest in peace and may she be in the loving arms of God. Love to all of you at this sad, heartbreaking time. Love, Maureen Hayes

daniel conover

July 22, 2012

coleen I am very sorry for your loss

Jimmy Buonomo

July 22, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss.

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