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Michaelene Parrilli Obituary

Parrilli, Michaelene S. (nee Smagala), of Western Springs, beloved wife of the late John J. Jr., loving mother of Andria M. (Carey) Mazzucchi and John J. III, devoted grandmother of Christina Mazzucchi, dear sister of Stanley Smagala Jr., Gerard Smagala and the late Thomas Smagala, fond daughter of the late Stanley and Sylvia Smagala Sr., dear aunt of many. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15 a.m., Monday, from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs for Funeral Mass at 9:45 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Garden Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. At the request of Mrs. Parrilli, please omit flowers. 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 31, 2004 to Jan. 1, 2005.

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Susan Cameron

January 6, 2005

Andria & John:

My deepest sympathy to you both. I wish I could have gotten to know you both better, but as life has it, it was not meant to be. I look back with fond memories at Michaelene. She and I knew each other from childhood as our parents were friend. My grandmother introduced your grandmother (Sylvia) to your grandfather (Stanley). Michealene and I talked about our parents often and how my father and her father loved each other. Even into their "older years" they called each other every Sunday until my dad passed. Then Stanley passed two weeks later.

I remember the day that I took her to a club and she met your dad. I could tell from the "sparkle" in her eyes from the first minute she laid eyes on him, he was "the one." I can still see that look in her eyes and will never forget it. After she and your dad married, Michealene and I went separate paths and stayed in touch sporadically. About three years ago we renewed our friendship, picking up where we left off. She told me everytime I was with her that I made her feel like she was 19 years old again. Even if you didn't know Michealene, if you saw her across a room, you could see what a loving, spunky, wonderful, fun person she was.

I will miss her so much but the one consolation I have is she is with John who put that "sparkle" in her eyes and her heart.

Sincerely, Susan Cameron

Donna Rowland

January 2, 2005

To the Family of Mikie or Michalene

She was a blessing to us all at Prast and I will miss her Terribly.

My Prayers are with you all. Please know she is at peace with her beloved John. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you all.We will all see her soon. In Heaven with our Lord and Saviour.

My Love and Prayers to you,

Donna Rowland

Coworker Prast L-M and friend of hers.

Bill and Jennifer Nelson

December 31, 2004

Andria and Johnny - We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Please know we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

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