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Patricia Tomczak Obituary

Tomczak, Patricia G. "Pat" (nee Pauly), age 69, of Joliet and formerly of Brighton Park, passed away suddenly, Saturday, August 27, 2011. Born in Chicago, June 6, 1942 to the late Henry and Mary E. Pauly. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Peter H. (Michelle) Gountanis, Dante Deddo, Rickey (Karen) Deddo and Mickey Deddo. Devoted grandmother of Phillip and Jonathan Gountanis; Rocio Pina; Joscelyn, Lauren, Adalynn and Nolan Deddo. Dear sister of the late Henry F. (Anne) Pauly. Fond aunt of several and beloved cousin and friend to many. She will also be missed by Gizzie, her canine companion. Pat, a retired letter carrier of the USPS, served the Brighton Park community for over 25 years. She was a kind and loving woman who was a generous supporter of several charitable causes. Visitation Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 3-9 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet. Funeral Thursday, September 1, 2011, 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Naperville, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. For information (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2011.

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Kathy Fitzgerald

September 4, 2011

Dear Patty,
You have been a wonderful friend and coworker since we met at AMC O'Hare. Your hilarious emails brightened my days, the last of which I received on August 26, 2011. On August 31, I sent you an email asking you to let me know right away that you were ok as I hadn't heard from you in a couple. To the family of Patty, I am so sorry. I too, will miss her forever.
Love,
Kathy Fitzgerald

Frannie Pontrelli

August 30, 2011

Dear Mickey, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. My your memories bring you comfort.

August 30, 2011

Dear Pat, You will be dearly missed by all. Your were a good friend and neighbor who was always there to help and give encouragement. Your smile and zest for life and fun was contageous. I will truly miss you, may you be at peace.

Your friend Catherine

August 30, 2011

Pat, I will miss you so much. You always had a smile, a joke, something positive to say and made me laugh. I will miss laughing with you. I love you.
Wayne

Kathy Barnes

August 30, 2011

My Dear Friend, So many things I will miss about you, so many good times, so much laughter, and sometimes tears. It is not written anywhere how long we have here, but you have certainly left your mark on the world. I will miss your friendship. You will never be forgotten.Your leaving was swift, but your memory is eternal. Peace to you and eternal happiness. Kathy

Connie Grover- Riebel

August 30, 2011

Nature

As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation

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