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Patricia Shumsky Obituary

Shumsky, Patricia H. (nee Jedzinek) Age 79. Beloved wife of George; devoted mother of Patricia A. (Michael) McCann, Mary (Thomas) Walsh, George (Barbara) Shumsky, Cynthia Shumsky and the late Greg (the late Mary) Shumsky; loving grandmother of Mary Pat, Kathleen, Alexander and Luke; dear sister of Michael Jedzinek and the late Catherine Jedzinek. Patricia was a wonderful cook, homemaker and provider. Memorial Mass Thursday 10:00 a.m. at St. Alexander Church, Palos Heights. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 2, 2014.

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July 3, 2014

I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF SERVING YOUR FAMILY FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS. RMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES. PAT COULD ALWAYS MAKE YOU SMILE AND LAUGH. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW
-LT JOE LEVEY, PALOS HEIGHTS FIRE

art n gail dranter

July 3, 2014

sorry for your loss ! prayers your way take care god bless the shunsky famliy and always .

Thomas Walsh

July 3, 2014

Pat Shumsky has been a good mother in law to me and will be missed. It's been wonderful to be part of the Shumsky family and my sympathy to George and his family.

ellen whitfield

July 2, 2014

Your family has been like my family all through the years. Mrs Shumsky will be truly missed in many ways. My deepest sympathies. Love Ellen Whitfield and family

July 2, 2014

to the Shumsky family ... Mrs.Shumsky will forever hold fond memories in my heart I pray for strength for you now and in the future. God bless you ... Mary and Mitch

Tom, Kim, Tom & Jenna Canavan

July 2, 2014

Mary - We offer deepest condolences to you and your family. We will not be able to attend the service. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

David Gaidas and Family

July 2, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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St. Alexander Church

Palos Heights, IL

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11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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