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Mary Repole Obituary

Repole, Mary A. (nee LaPorte), founding owner of Rosario Italian Foods, beloved wife of the late Roy Repole, cherished mother of Kathryn (Lawrence) Salus, devoted grandmother of Lawrence Jr. (Maggie) Salus, Mary Kay (Chris) Nielsen, and Robert (Cindy) Salus, loving great-grandmother of Zachary Salus and Emily, Erin and Patrick Nielsen, dear sister of the late Agnes and Joe lacullo, Harry and Anna LaPorte, Ray and Gloria LaPorte and Helen and Mariano Fiscelli, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews Funeral Monday, 9:00 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to St. Bernadette Church, Evergreen Park, for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Member of NAIM and Double Nickel Choir of Evergreen Park. 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2009.

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Margy Schillaci

August 20, 2009

And then there was one. Mary was the second to the last of these strong and beautiful women to pass on. My mother, at 91, is the last to survive. Unfortunately we lost 4 of them in the past year. They were great role models for us growing up. As Kay said, their lives as well as ours were intertwined. I hope they continue to be for many years to come. Mary looked strong and physically healthy when I saw her several months ago, a tribute to the wonderful care she received from Kathy and her family.

Patty Marfise-Patt

August 18, 2009

I am so sorry to have missed the wake and funeral! Aunt Mary will always live in my memories, from my earliest memories of standing on the wooden chair in Rosario's and learning how to cook to the later memories of she and my mother explaining why they would not use Cathy's "emergency" cell phone when it was an emergency. She was the one who insisted I drive immediately after I got into my first accident and the one who came up with the solution for me to wear the dress I wanted to, to my prom. Jeff and I were both so saddened to hear of her passing but share in the joy of the knowledge that she is with Uncle Roy, her sister Agnes and my parents! The Club Girl picnics were so much work for all the aunties, hopefully they know how much that work meant to us all!

Chris Haxager

August 17, 2009

I, too, have so many great memories of the "Club Girls". What a wonderful group of ladies! How amazing they stayed friends for over seventy years! Mary was a lovely person. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

Kay Marfise Byrnes

August 14, 2009

Over seventy years ago a group of young gals started a "club" and a friendship to last a lifetime. Little did they know how intertwined their life's memories of family, fun and love would touch the hearts of all who knew them. This past year has taken four of these terrific ladies. I was closest to Aunt Mary and her effervescent smile. So many fond memories of her will always stay cherished in my heart. I can still picture Aunt Mary standing at her kitchen table making Italian sausage .She always knew the right words to say with a gentle calmness no matter the situation. May you find comfort in knowing you are in my thoughts and prayers. The world is morning the loss of a wonderful classy lady. I can just see Minnie, Catherine& Irene welcoming Mary to heaven. The Les Jeunette's are reunited for their final outing in the palm of God's hands.

August 14, 2009

Somehow, life goes on but we'll have our memories! She was always the aunt we did not have on my mother's side. I can hear her laughing at me when she taught me how to dry a glass when we were washing dishes after dinner. She had come to take care of us when our mother was in the hospital. I know the LeJeunette's are watching over us all. I miss them all. Love to all,
Joan Marfise Granack

Larry Marfise

August 14, 2009

Kathy, Larry and family, I just want to extend our condolences I have many, many fun and fond memories of both "Aunt Mary and Uncle Roy", Sorry we won't be able to be there in person, but am with remember you and your family in prayer. I am sure Aunt Mary is in a better place.

Joel Stark

August 14, 2009

I just wanted to extend my deepest condolences to all of you. I am very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of working with her at the store. She was a great person and will be missed. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.

Gary Marfise

August 14, 2009

Aunt Mary, I will always remember your soft smile and kindness. I hope you and the rest of the LeJeunette Girls are meeting again. Love, Gary Marfise

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