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Mary O'Hara Obituary

O'Hara, Mary A Chicagoan for her 87 years. Loving daughter of the late Michael and Catherine nee Costello O'Hara. Loving sister of the late Robert (Marge) O'Hara. Loving aunt of Kathleen (Richard) Smith, great aunt of Mark (Kathy) Milani and great great aunt of Josh and Maya Milani. Beloved cousin of Eileen (Abdon) Bray, Maureen (the late David) Graham and Kathleen (Brent) Rodighier. Mary's long career with Peter J. McBreen & Associates left her with dear friends in the McBreen family and among her fellow workers. Mary's friends were many and her ways were kind and joyful. A great "listener", upbeat in conversation and a pleasure to see when you were ill or down. An expert knitter, she covered all her family and friends with gloves, scarves and sweaters. Visitation Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State Street, Chicago, where Mary was a longtime parishioner. Interment private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654 would be appreciated. Arrangements made by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 12, 2012.

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April 27, 2012

Rest in peace.. I will miss your joy, laughter and kindness. Miss you! Loretta Murphy

Margaret Chambers Bonner

April 14, 2012

Although I did not know Mary well, she will hold a place in my heart. She was my Godmother. My first memory of Mary was her visit to our family at 68th & Aberdeen, sometime in the 1950s. She seemed so exotic---She was beautiful in a yellow dress with a full skirt and high heels. I will never forget it. She was a lovely person. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Catherine Driscoll

April 13, 2012

Rest in peace sweet lady...we will miss you!

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