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Norma Pietras Obituary

Pietras, Norma (nee Pacheco), age 72. Devoted companion of 22 years to Jack Retterer. Loving mother of Steven (Helen), Raymond "Greg" (Trish) and Michael (Karen) Pietras, Linda (John) Welsh, Nancy (Saeed) Rad and the late Jeffrey Pietras. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Jason (Brandi), Steven, Dylan, Courtney, Alexander, Nicole (Matt), Taylor, Nathan, Kailey, Cassidy, Nicole, Ryan, Lauren, Morgan, Mackenzie, Cina and Nima. Great-grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Lori Magee and Janet (Ed) Frank. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, 3-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, February 16, 2012 Chapel prayers 9:15 a.m. from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, 17060 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477 appreciated. Info 708-448-6000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 14, 2012.

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Connie & Rice Howard

February 21, 2012

Norma was a very special person. My husband and I worked with her for many years at Leeco Steel. Our prayers are with you all.

Mary Griffin

February 17, 2012

My condolences to the Pietras family. I am so sorry.

Carl DeSanti

February 15, 2012

We will miss her so much at Frank's holiday gatherings. My condolences and thoughts are with Jack and with Norma's family. Carl DeSanti

Marie Tombari

February 14, 2012

We are deeply saddened to lose one of the "cousins" from the Magnolia Street generation. Our Estrella family was so close and shared many family events, outings and church "feastas". We will always remember the Pacheco sisters as our dearest kin. May Norma rest in peace.

Marie Estrella Tombari

Nancy Rad

February 14, 2012

We are thankful for the many years and happy memories she shared with our Dad. Norma is missed dearly and remembered affectionately.
With Love ~ Nancy & family

Alex

February 14, 2012

The death of a love one is very difficult.My deepest condolences are extended to you and your family during this difficult time. Therefore, I'd like to share scripture that may help, Please, read John 6:40, 44 and Ps. 36:9.

Pat Enos

February 14, 2012

To Norma's family - I was a graduate of Bristol High School in Bristol, RI with your Mom and last saw her in Bristol when our class went out to lunch. Sorry to hear of her loss.
A classmate: Pat (Phillips) Enos

February 14, 2012

Norma was a gracious and gentle lady. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Pat and Jim Malcom

Katie Kearns

February 14, 2012

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Norma was such a wonderful person with such a zest for life. I'm so happy to have met her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of need.

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