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Mary Reidy Obituary

Reidy, Mary T. late of Chicago, dear sister of the late Joseph (Adele-Ethel), Dorothea (Peter) Gilligan, Edward (Dorothy), Gerald (the late Cynthia), Margaret (the late Dennis) Church, the late John (Mary) and Patricia (Frank) McNamara, loving and devoted aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews, wonderful Godmother of Tom Gilligan, Jerry McNamara and Kilty Reidy. Mary loved to travel, teach, and read. She worked for many years as an editor of children's books and loved teaching kids how to read. She was a wonderful hostess and welcome guest at family and gatherings around the country. We invite family and friends to join us for a Memorial and Luncheon in Celebration of Mary's life at noon on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Jenny's Steakhouse, 5800 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL. For more information call Patricia McNamara at 708-499-2890.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 14, 2007.

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Patty Jenkins

July 19, 2007

Mary was a new and welcome member of the Center for Life and Learning at Fourth Presbyterian Church. We are so sorry to hear of her passing.

Brian Nedved

July 14, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Joan M. Reynolds Donegan

July 14, 2007

I went to St.Kilian and Longwood with Mary and have many happy memories of growing up with her and her wonderful family. She was a wonderful friend and a truly unique person. She will be missed.

Jeri Cody/LaPlume

July 14, 2007

Condolences to the family of Mary Riedy. To Patricia Reidy/Mcnamara if you are the person who attended St. Francis School of Nursing class of 57 there will be a class reunion in September. email me for more information.


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