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Mary Agostino Obituary

Agostino, Mary Virginia Of Batavia, formerly of Downers Grove and McCook. Beloved wife of Gaetano. Loving mother of Maria (Richard) Bukowski and Guy (Catherine) Agostino. Devoted grandmother of Richard (Laura) Bukowski, Jason and Kristy Agostino. Dear great-grandmother of Xander Bukowski. Fond sister of Madeline (late Joseph) Cindrich and the late Nicholas (Doris) Adamovich. Dear aunt of many. Ginny's family and her kitchen were her hobbies. Visitation 3 to 9PM Monday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15AM Tuesday at the funeral home to St. Hugh's Catholic Church, Lyons for Mass at l0AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 24, 2011.

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Chris Zdunich

April 29, 2011

Guy, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I have fond memories of her. She was always pleasant to talk to.

April 26, 2011

Dr. Agostino
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Tony and Marilyn LaPaglia

Emil & Irene Sergo

April 25, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Martin

April 25, 2011

Extending my condolences to Gaetano and family. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope with the loss of your beloved May. (1 Peter 5:7)

April 25, 2011

We were fortunate to live near Guy and Ginny when they lived in Downers Grove and gratefully accepted a homemade focaccia (or two:) and sharing a little drink at Christmas time. Our thoughts and prayers go to all of the family.

Mike & Cindy Santay and family

larry markus

April 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janice Bednarik

April 24, 2011

Dear Uncle Guy, Maria and Guy,
Our family is sending our deepest sympathy to you for your loss.
Your mother always showed her love to all and always had nothing but kind words to share. Her joy of laughter and humor will always be remebered. I will miss her dearly. Love Janice Bednarik and Family

April 24, 2011

Guy, Cathi, Jason and Kristy and all your family. We send our sympathy and prayers for you and your family. We know how dearly loved Mary Virginia has been and always will be.
Mark and Virginia Reynolds and family

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