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Margaret Gibbons Obituary

Gibbons, Margaret "Peg"

(nee O'Neill), age 93, beloved wife of the late John to whom she was married to for 67 years. She dedicated her life to being an incredible and affectionate wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Devoted mother of Peggie (Mark) Vizza, Kevin (Kathy Flynn), Marie (James) Ryan, John (Carlette McMullan), Nancy, and Sally (Joseph) Milito. Loving grandmother of Brendan, James (Megan), and John Vizza, Sarah and Kevin Gibbons, Nora (Jonathan) Corley, Joseph Ryan, Michael and Patrick Milito, and Madeleine Gibbons. Proud great grandmother of Connall Vizza. Beloved daughter of the late James and Margaret (nee Kelly) O'Neill of Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland. She was preceded in death by her siblings, the late Ted (the late Julie), the late Noreen (the late Tom) Kelly, the late James (the late Sophie), the late Jack (the late Lorraine), the late Geraldine (the late John), McCann, and the late Lauretta (the late Ed) Burke. Special sister-in-law of James (Gayle) Gibbons. Peg will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She gave us all such love and hope as she taught us to be brave and gracious in faith. Lying-in-state at St. Bernadette Church in Evergreen Park on Saturday, December 11 from 9:45 A.M. until Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, offering of masses would be preferred. Interment Private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 6, 2021.

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You and your family will always have a place in my heart! John and you will always be my angels!

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Lying in State

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Bernadette Church

Evergreen Park, IL

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Bernadette Church

Evergreen Park, IL

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