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Mary Esposito Obituary

Esposito (nee Fawcett), Mary Catherine

Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Richard Jr. (Erin), Nicole (Stevie) Lyons, and Natalie (Duke) Parker; cherished daughter of the late Edward and Veronica Fawcett; fond Nana of Angelina, Ethan, Stevie, Richie, Olivia, and Emily; dear sister of the late Edward "Murphy" (Rosalie) Fawcett; fond aunt of many nieces, nephews, and friend to many. Visitation will be held on Wednesday; August 31st from 3:00 P.M. â€" 9:00 P.M. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 West 31st Street, Chicago, with Chapel Prayers on Thursday at 9:30 A.M. Procession to Nativity of Our Lord Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. 653 West 37th Street., Chicago. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For more info 312-225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2022.

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Bob Fawcett

August 26, 2024

Mary was my cousin. As kids we played and did all the things city kids did back in the 50´s and 60´s. We all played baseball in the empty lot next to her house and she was good.
I will always remember her as young, never growing old.

Patricia Esposito

August 27, 2023

Mary you are gone a year already and it has been 365 days of praying to you and for you as I look at your picture daily. I miss you so much but know how happy you are in heaven. Love you always.

Earl Fawcett

August 25, 2023

Hard to believe it's already been a year. Mary and I had a special connection. When she heard I was going into the Air Force she called and asked what I was doing. I told her I needed to leave the house and she understood. When I got sent overseas she was the one who took me to the airport to see me off. When I was stationed out here in California and got the word my dad had died and was told someone would pick me up at the airport Mary was there to meet me. When I saw her I said "I knew it was going to be you." I sad to say we didn't stay in touch to much but when I came back to Chicago to visit we stopped by her house on the way to the ballpark and were told she was at the game. Johnny knew were she was and she got the shock of her life when I walked up and gave her a hug. We had a great time talking and it was like we had only been apart a short while. I miss her alot.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

September 21, 2022

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Mary will be remembered at the next Police Mass.

In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Jeff Johnson

August 31, 2022

Rich, Rich Jr, Nicole and Natalie....I was so sorry to hear of my cousin Mary Catherine´s passing. What I will remember most is her happy-go-lucky spirit....she was always smiling and laughing. Peace be with you during these sad days.

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Pat and Ron Esposito

August 30, 2022

I can't believe my sister in Mary has left us. There are no words to explain the emptiness in my life her absence will create. Loving, generous, caring, the first one there in a crisis, always hands and heart open. That is only scratching the surface. I will forever miss you my dear Mary but am grateful that God has ended your suffering. Be blessed. Love Pat

Pat & Bill ludwig

August 29, 2022

Dear Rich & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mary was such a wonderful
person. We bowelled together many years ago & became very good friends & even when we moved out of the neighborhood we remained very good friends. She is at peace now after having that horrible disease & now with her family. May God give you all the strength to go on without her.
With Sincere Sympathy
Pat & Bill Ludwig

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Michael Coletta Sons

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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9:30 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Nativity of Our Lord Church

653 W 37th St, Chicago, IL 60609

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