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Patricia Carey Obituary

Carey, Patricia Ann

(DeBella), 66, July 26, 2023, known to many for her "larger than life," personality, her kindness, generosity, and dedication to all. Dearly beloved wife of the late Edward Carey; devoted mother of Angela (Richard) Watts, Paula Carey and Joanna (Antonio) Carey; loving grandmother of Lillian, Arianna, Audrey, Nicholas, Natalie and Edward; fond daughter of the late Michael and Sharon DeBella (Christenson); dear sister of Dora (James) Kwak, Phillip (Mercy) DeBella, Michael (Rachel) DeBella, Maria (Dan) Ortiz, and Diana DeBella; cherished aunt and friend of many.

The family will receive friends at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, July 31, 2023, 9:00 a.m., at chapel, to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Church, 6200 S. Lawndale Ave. Chicago for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christan Burial. Cremation following.

Please visit Patricia Carey's Book of Memories to express your thoughts or share your stories in the online guest book, www.chapelc.com or . Info., 773-581-9000.

Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 29, 2023.

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Jul

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL CHAPEL

6158 S. Central Ave., CHICAGO, IL 60638

Jul

31

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church

6200 S. Lawndale Ave., CHICAGO, IL

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Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest

6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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