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Mary Kritikos Obituary

Kritikos, Mary Passed away peacefully in her home in North Palm Beach, Florida on May 9, 2012 with her loving daughter, Jacqueline, and feline companion, Nola, by her side. Her compassionate and adventurous spirit will be missed. Mary was born December 11, 1929, in Peabody, MA to Steven and Fannie Voymas. She raised her two-legged and four-legged family in Burr Ridge, IL. Since moving to Florida, Mary volunteered at the Jupiter Medical Center where she assisted loved ones in brightening the days of their ailing family members and friends. She loved to travel, enjoyed opera and art. Second only to her compassion for children, was her support of the animal humane community. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Russo's Hillside Chapels 4500 W. Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 (Between Mannheim and Roosevelt Road). Funeral Service 11am Thursday at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 11025 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL. Interment Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the Humane Society of the United States, or to a humane or companion animal organization to which you have a special connection. May her memory be eternal. Info. (708) 449-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 13, 2012.

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Tyrone Johnson

May 7, 2020

I worked for Mary and she became a friend. She was always wonderful with me.

Peter Pagoulatos

May 18, 2012

Jackie, prayers and condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a great lady!

Peter Crawford

May 17, 2012

Dear Jackie and family,
Has gone by so qick, Being neighbors in Burr Ridge and Florida for so long, I can only try to express my gratitude for all the kindness and good times shown to my mother and me. From holiday meals (your moms greek potaoes have no equal) Your mom welcomed and made us all feel like family in your home from Maine to Lost Tree. To the impromptu dinners in (Le Dump) what my mom and Mary called our place next door) she would always include us in the annual new years feast with the boys.She remained my moms best friend to the end and a comfort to me many times. My prayers and sympathy to you.
Love Peter Crawford

Tyrone Johnson

May 16, 2012

Jackie,
Your Mom was always a lady and always kind to me. My condolences to you.

Dan OMalley

May 15, 2012

Dear Jackie,
Thoughts and prayers for the loss of your mother.

May 15, 2012

Mary was a beautiful giving person who shall be sadly missed by her many friends here in Florida. Doris J. Kaiser Jupiter, Fl.

Johanne Moran

May 14, 2012

Mary was a dear friend of mine. We shared many laughs. I will miss her quick wit and marvelous sense of humor. I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have of Mary. My sincere sympathy to the Kritikos family.

Michelle Moran

May 14, 2012

Mary was an amazing person, and we will miss her tremendously as we loved her with all our hearts.

With love, Michelle and Johnny Moran

Paul and Polly Moutevelis-Burgess

May 14, 2012

Mary was a marvelous woman...witty, compassionate and giving. She was a wonderful friend, who will greatly be missed! Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Mary Nichols

May 13, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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