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Norma Meccia Obituary

Meccia, Norma Jean (nee Cooper), age 80, at rest January 9, 2011. Beloved wife of the late William Lawrence Meccia, loving mother of Teresa (Neal) Fischer, William Meccia and John (Deborah) Meccia. Dearest stepmother of Martin (Linda) Meccia, proud grandmother of Jack, Joseph, Lisa, Eva, Allison, Julia, Cheryl (Tim) Martin, Christine (Michael) DeGraf, Carrie and Cati, fond sister of Roberta (the late Frank) Pizzimenti, the late Richard Cooper Jr., Carol (the late James) Bloomfield, and Judith (Robert) O'Sullivan, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired elementary school teacher whose career spanned 40 years, Mrs. Meccia taught at Chalmers School in Chicago, Bridgeview Elementary School, and Navajo Heights Elementary School in Palos Heights, IL. She received her education degree from the Chicago Teachers College; 1948 graduate of Mercy High School in Chicago; member of the women's auxiliary at Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn, IL. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove. Funeral service Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Plymouth Place Retirement Community, LaGrange Park, IL or St. Thomas Hospice, Burr Ridge, IL are appreciated. Funeral Info 630-964-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 11, 2011.

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Donna Hirsch - NSC

January 13, 2011

John,
I'm sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I still remember her as the cover girl of the Palos Hospital magazine. My prayers are with you, Deb and your family.

Mary Beth Perczynski-Nelson

January 12, 2011

Dear Terri, Neal, Allison & Julia,
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. A Mother's Love is forever. May you find comfort in the precious memories all of your shared.

marti comstock

January 12, 2011

Dear Terri Thinking of you,may your memories bring you comfort.With deepest Sympathy, Marti Comstock

Maureen Bonistalli

January 12, 2011

I taught in District 128 with Norma. My sympathy to the family.
May Norma rest in God's peace and in your love.

Maria Fruin

January 12, 2011

As time goes by may happy memories fill the sadness in your hearts. My sympathies to my friend Terri and the Meccia family.

January 11, 2011

I was very sorry to hear of Norma's death. I taught with her in Palos Hts. when I first started teaching, many years ago. She was always very kind & enjoyable. I am in Florida and unable to attend the services, but she will be in my prayers.
Maureen Mahoney

Claudia Fredian

January 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. May God bless you and hold you close in this sorrowful time.

Christmas 2006 at Plymouth Place

January 11, 2011

Diane Hammerstone

January 11, 2011

My deepest sympathy to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

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