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Mary Zapata Obituary

Zapata, Mary L. (nee Litke) Devoted wife of Roy for 51 years; loving mother of Roy Jr.; proud grandma of Bethany (Jeff) Zapata-Wendt, and Anthony (Jeanne) Zapata; cherished nana of A.J., Elouise, Molly, and Wyatt; beloved daughter of Stella and the late Elmer; dear sister of John Litke; special aunt of Tamara Litke; fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10820 S. Oxford Ave., Chicago Ridge. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 2, 2015.

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October 6, 2015

Dear Roy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. We last saw you, Roy and Mary,in Chicago at a Knights Anniversary party a few years back. We didn't talk for very long, but seeing you both brought back great memories of times past. I will always remember how you both loved each other so very much and you always being a couple from high school days. May you soul be at peace, Mary. Roy, I hope the love you shared with each other sustains you now and always.

Your friend, Betty Allgood Pontecore

JESSE HERNANDEZ

October 4, 2015

Roy, Roy jr', & Family;

You have my deepest sympathies in your loss
of MayLou.

May God be with you and help you through this painful time.

Your friend,

Jesse Hernandez

Karen Luna Morgan

October 4, 2015

I spent quite a few years working with Mary at Arrow Bolt. She was a friend of my family and to me. She will be missed!

Sandy Slenk Laxner

October 2, 2015

I'm so sorry about the loss of MaryLou. I am Sandy(Slenk)Laxner. She is my 1st cousin. Her Mom Stella is my Dad Ed's(RIP) sister. I remember her as very nice and very pretty.

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