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Mary Kass Obituary

Kass, Mary (nee Kapitan), age 75, passed away at home October 9, 2005, surrounded by her family. Beloved and devoted wife for 47 years of George, loving mother of Angie (Gary) Tarnopol, Faye (Nicholas) Lack, Joanne (John) Pappas, proud grandmother "Yia Yia" of Kristen, Dino, Nicholas, George, Diedre Mary, Zachary, Johnny and Elise Mary, dearest sister of Elizabeth (the late Dr. Alex) Maniatis, dear sister-in-law of Fannie (the late George) Pipikios, the late Betty (the late Alex) Katsaros, Mary (the late John) Djikas, the late Spyros (Betty) Kass, Sandra (the late Christ) Ekonomou, Toula (the late Taki) Zaharias of Greece and Matiana (Peter) Pullman, loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, special to friend many. Lifelong member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Past President of Philoptochos Society, proud member of the "The Choir Club", "Suite 16" and Poker Club. Mary is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, Trisagion service 7 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m., at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Nicholas Philoptochos Society or St. Nicholas Choir, 10301 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453. For info call: 708-636-1200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 11, 2005.

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James L. Nicholas

October 15, 2005

Dear Kass Family,

Our sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mother.

Her smile and wonderful personality will be missed.

Sincerely,

Jim and Elaine Nicholas and Family

Penny Karis

October 14, 2005

Dear Kass family,



Our sincere sympathy to you all.

She was a beautiful woman inside and out.

We were honored to have known her.

May God rest her soul and may her memory be everlasting.

Love Nick,Penny & John Karis and Loupakos Families.

Natalie & Brad Cogswell

October 13, 2005

We will never forget Thia Mary and her wonderful smile. She was a beautiful person and we will miss her very much.



With Love,

Brad, Natalie & Juliana Cogswell

October 13, 2005

Mr. Kass, Angie, Faye, Joanne and Families,



Deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.



Mike Rhodes and Family

Cynthia Andros

October 12, 2005

Dear Faye,

I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Cynthia Andros

Pennie Faklis Soteropoulos

October 12, 2005

Dear George and Family,

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a beautiful person. May she rest in peace; and may her memory be eternal!

Kim Vales

October 11, 2005

I'm so sorry for your loss;I pray for God to comfort all of you through this difficult time.

Dr. and Mrs. Nick Caro

October 11, 2005

Our sincere condolences to your family.

Irene Pagonis

October 11, 2005

Will never ever forget her infectious smile and laugh. We have some great childhood memories.

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