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Kathryn Fulgenzi Obituary

Fulgenzi, Kathryn "Kit" (nee McMahon) age 60, of Wilmette. Beloved wife of Giovanni Fulgenzi; loving mother of Thomas Christopher "TC" Allen; fond sister of Edwin McMahon; devoted daughter of Marguerite and Edwin McMahon, Sr.; dear aunt and cousin to many. Visitation Sunday, April 7, 2013 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Monday, April 8, 2013 10:00 a.m. at Saints Faith Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the LUNGevity Foundation, 435 North LaSalle Street, Suite 310, Chicago, IL 60654. Funeral Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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John Yarbrough

April 26, 2013

Kit, I will miss you dearly. You were a beautiful, compassionate individual. Thank you for your friendship.

Suzy McPartlin

April 22, 2013

Kit, you will for always be in my heart.
I miss you so much already.

Marie Lowrey

April 20, 2013

Kit,
My memories of you will be in my heart forever. You will be so missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to know you.

sue slezak

April 13, 2013

you will be missed.

Gavin Green

April 10, 2013

Giovanni and TC ,
It was my honor and privilege to be Kit's dentist . She was so quick witted and inspirational. I absolutely loved when Kit had an appt. I am so sorry

Nancy Faulkner

April 10, 2013

Kit:
my friend, my mentor, my family...
You'll be forever in my heart, in my thoughts and my prayers.
I'll miss your laughter, I'll miss your encourgement, I'll miss you!
Aloha my friend, until we meet again.

Giovanni & TC
May God give you strength. May your love, happy memories and special moments with her help brighten the darkness. My love and prayers are with you both.

Steve Peters

April 8, 2013

Giovanni-I am so sorry for you loss. Our prayers to God on behalf of you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!

Wayne Andersen

April 8, 2013

Giovanni and TC and Kit's friends,

It was a beautiful mass today, but I can't help but adding a few words that I need to say about Kit.

I love Kit. She lived to help others: family, friends and, many, many times people she did not know. She never flagged in her concern for others. She ALWAYS added to our lives; she never, ever burdened us even during these past several very tough years.

She did not JUST care--she was smart and quick, she got results, she knew what she was doing. Wenever we did what she said, things worked out. The sparkle in her eyes and the optimistic tone in her voice, when confronting the suprise problems we threw at her, never diminshed though underneath that sparkle, as most of us had occasion to learn, was a willful spirit that did not accept our wrong headed persistnce after she had given us direction!

For those of us who only saw her serendipitiously (unless we needed a favor), she will live on as a presence
for the rest of our lives. "What would Kit do in this situation?" will provide guidance for us if we just listen to the answer and don't expect the easy solution every time.

Though she may have been troubled by the fact that some of her friends actually voted Republican, lots of
Republicans loved her.

Wayne Andersen, a friend

Jim Adams

April 8, 2013

Giovanni - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Chavonne Carter

April 8, 2013

I sympathize with your great loss. But always remember that God needs the best and so he has chosen Kathryn “Kit” Fulgenzi. She was a wonderful person. May she rest in peace.

Kathy Britton

April 8, 2013

Giovanni - we are thinking of you at this sad time. It's been a million years since I have seen either of you! You take care...Kathy and Dave Britton

Janis Sinisi

April 7, 2013

Giovanni and TC, how blessed you were to have had her so close and how blessed were the rest of us to have had even the privilege of knowing Kit. May you find comfort in your fondest memories. Janis Sinisi

Robert Hosty

April 7, 2013

Giovanni and TC. She is with the Angels now and will never be forgotten.

Kelly Allen

April 6, 2013

TC-
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She always will hold a special place in my heart. She was my confirmation sponsor and I took her name when I was confirmed. She will live on in her name.

Allen Grosboll

April 6, 2013

Kit was a unique person who affected other people's lives in very special ways. I loved working with Kit in the Secretary of State's Office but especially enjoyed arguing with her and then laughing with her about it later. She lit up rooms and lives.

My thoughts and prayers are with Kit's family. God bless you, Kit.

Al Grosboll

The Cellini Family

April 6, 2013

May the good Lord bless our dearest Kit. Always full of energetic fun and with a positive attitude ad infinitum. Our hearts are with Giovanni and T.C. and with the McMahon and Cullerton families.

Debora Franchi

April 5, 2013

Our deepest condolences on your loss. May God guide you through this difficult time.

Debora, Marisa, and Franco Franchi

Carrie Coppini

April 5, 2013

Giovanni and family, I am so saddened to hear about Kit. She was one of a kind, blessed with the ability to make friends wherever she went. I will miss her and feel fortunate to have been one of her friends. God Bless all of you.

Charles Smith

April 5, 2013

Kit you were a good friend! My prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Augie Lopez

April 5, 2013

Kit and I worked together and I will always remember her as a true friend who was always smiling and offering help to whoever needed it. God needed another helpful friend and he got the best.

Steve Siciliano

April 4, 2013

Dear Giovanni & Family.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob & Kathy Strocher

April 4, 2013

We will always remember Kit as a true friend in and outside of the office. Our prayers are with Giovanni, T.C., and family.

Denise Monroe

April 4, 2013

I was sadden by the news of your passing, but I was so blessed to have known you for many years. God has called home a true angel. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Viola Haywood

April 4, 2013

Gone but can never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to the Fulgenzi family.

Brenda Gold

April 4, 2013

God Bless You and your family.

Fatrice Geiger

April 4, 2013

I'm truly saddened to hear my friend has made her transition. She will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family. May God comfort you all during this time of sorrow.

Marina Marich

April 4, 2013

The entire Marich family is saddened by this news. May the many happy memories help heal during this difficult time.

Dan Kennelly

April 4, 2013

God Bless you and your loving family
Dan,Joann Kennelly

Michele Govea

April 4, 2013

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We are all thinking of you and your family at this time.

Ms. Govea and Rooms 106-305-204-206

Mike Haley

April 4, 2013

The Irish twinkle in her eye now burns bright in Heaven. Gio and T.C., we are devastated by your loss. God love her and keep her.
Mike and Sue Haley

Dave Davis

April 4, 2013

One knows when someone special was a part of their life. Although I have not seen Kit in several years, I was in tears and felt for her loved ones when I heard. Peace to Giovanni, TC and the family.

Edward Howlett

April 3, 2013

The day I met Kit I new I would neaver be in need of another friend by my side some 40 years ago until now I will miss her greatly. May Our Mother Mary be holding her hand from now on . Love you!! Kit

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