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Katie Moriarty Obituary

Moriarty, Katie (nee Foley) Age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep onMarch 5, 2019. Katie is remembered by many friends and family from her childhood home in Castlemaine, Co., Kerry, Ireland. Shewas blessed with13 siblings, some who are living and some who have passed on. They are from Oak Lawn, Ireland,England, Wales, andAustralia. She married the late Florence Moriarty and immigrated to the United States. Here, she lived a full and joyous life surrounded by her four children, Daniel, Ret. CFD (Kathy), Dennis (Kathy), Jerry (Christine), and Mary (David) Wisniowicz; and her grandchildren,Danny, Katie, Brendan, Meaghan, Eileen, Tim, Brian, and Caitlin; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; loving sister-in-law of many. Katie will be missed dearly by them for her endless laughs and love she showed each of them. She had many interests and never had a boring moment. She was involved with senior swim, an avid bingo player, and anactive member of theWomen'sAuxiliaryCouncilat St. Louis de Montfort. Katie will be dearly missed by many, but will be remembered for herspontaneousand spunky spirit, a trait that resides in every person that was fortunate to meet and know her. Visitation,Sunday, March 10, 2019,3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral,Monday, March 11, 2019,8:30 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home-Burbank, 4950 W. 79thSt., to St. Albert the Great Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.Information: (708) 857-7878orwww.sheehyfh.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 7, 2019.

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Ron Vlasic

March 8, 2019

Dear Mary and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God provide you with the strength and courage necessary to navigate through this difficult time.

March 7, 2019

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until the God of love promises are fulfilled. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

FDR

March 7, 2019

Dear Daniel, Kathy, Dennis, Kathy, Jerry, Christine, Mary, David and family. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

March 7, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

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 & Michael Kennedy

March 6, 2019

Cherished memories of the happy times spent with auntie Kate she was a wonderful lady & we will miss her. Sincere sympathy to Danny, Jerry, Dennis & Mary, sorry we cannot be there to share your grief but we are with ye in spirit.

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