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Mary Geraci Obituary

Geraci, Mary C. Mary C. Geraci of Elk Grove Village for 40 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Nick (2003); loving mother of Mary Jo (Gary) Knapp, John E. and Patricia A. Geraci; cherished grandmother of Nicole and Joseph Knapp; and dear sister of Rose Marie (Amadeo) Gizzi, William Healy, Raymond (Antoinette), James (Gloria), John (Grace), and the late Edward (Rose) Donahue. She also leaves many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mary was retired from General Electric (Loop office), a member of Queen of the Rosary Church and lunch mother at Queen of the Rosary School for 17 years, a volunteer of the Learn to Read program, and active member of the Sheila Ray Senior Center of Elk Grove Village. She will be missed by many friends and extended family members. Visitation Thursday and Friday from 3-9 P.M. at Grove Memorial Chapel 1199 S. Arlington Hts. Rd. Elk Grove Village. Chapel prayers Saturday 10:30 A.M. followed by an 11 A.M. mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. Entombment St. Joseph Mausoleum, River Grove. "To our sweet Mary, our wonderful mother, the Best Mom that ever lived, our biggest cheerleader and supporter. She was always so proud of her children and grandchildren. Thank you for being an excellent role model by showing us unconditional love everyday of your life. As a devote Catholic you gave us faith in our lives. You are now with Dad, your loving husband that God called home nine years ago. Together continue to watch over us and protect us. We are truly grateful for everything that you and Dad did for us. We will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives. Your loving children and grandchildren." For info 847-640-0566 or grovememorialchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 3, 2013.

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Kerry Gannon Sainato

April 28, 2013

John, sorry for your loss. Your mother was always smiling.

January 9, 2013

MaryJo and family...Im so sorry about your mom, she was such a wonderful lady..my mom Gloria was good friends with her and your father they all had such a great time together and they will again..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

January 7, 2013

Mary Jo,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
J Kaufenberg

January 4, 2013

Our sympathy to the family. She was a sweet kind person. The Maass family

Jeff Tuckman

January 4, 2013

Mary was one of the finest human beings that I have ever met. She was a ray of sunshine, and always had a smile
for everyone she came in contact with.
I will miss her saying "My wonderful Jeff," but it truly was Mary who was so
wonderful. She loved her family so much, and she will be missed greatly.
Mary will ALWAYS be in our hearts, souls and memories. Our lives are
brighter thanks to the light that Mary gave to all of us.


sunshine, and always had a smile for everyone she

Terese Martin

January 4, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.

January 3, 2013

I will miss my Auntie Mary so much. My children and I are heartbroken. All the wonderful things she's done for us. I was so fortunate to talk with her days ago and was able to express my love for her. My love to Mary Jo,Patty,John,and Uncle Bing. My love and support from Marisa,Rose,and Marco.

January 3, 2013

thoughts and prayers

Donahue Family

January 3, 2013

The Donahue family (Raymond and Antoinette) send love and prayers. She was a kind and beautiful soul and she will be remembered always.

Gary and Laura Bach

January 3, 2013

What a truly lovely woman. Mary was loved by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 3, 2013

May the memories of joy and laughter from a shared past carry you through your sorrow.

The Shively Family

January 3, 2013

Along with Connie Gibilterra, she was my Mom's life long childhood friend,... since kindergarten. She came to many of our family functions, and lit up the room when she came in. She always had a smile, and a kind word to say to everyone. We always considered her "Family", she will be deeply missed by all of us. I take comfort in knowing she's hanging out with Mom in Heaven right now, and there having a heck of a time.

With All Our Love,

Linda Exline

January 2, 2013

I have many wonderful memories growing up a few houses down from Mrs. Geraci- her pizza is the best. She was loving, sweet and always happy!

Lori Atherton

January 2, 2013

What a beautiful and fitting tribute to a lovely lady who always made me feel special and welcome in her home. She was a real sweetheart. My heart and prayers go out to everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving her, especially her family.

Maureen Doheny Jansons

January 2, 2013

So saddened to learn this news. Mrs. Geraci beloved by so many, including myself. All those years overseeing so many of us on the Queen of the Rosary playground. So quick to dispense a piece of candy or a stick of gum, and so much more so - genuine kindness and love. The world sure did benefit from you being a part of it. You will be remembered, and missed. With deepest sympathy.

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