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Pauline Thomas Obituary

Thomas, Pauline (nee Lanza), age 93, beloved wife of the late Peter, loving mother of Anthony (Shirley) and Ron (Tina), fond grandmother of Kim Madera, Melissa (Ed) Lammer, Jeanine (Jeffrey) Sadowski, Tony (Rebecca) and the late Tammy, great-grandmother of almost seven, dear sister of Sam, Anthony Lanza, Jenny DeGleffetti and the late Joseph and Nick Lanza. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. to Nativity of Our Lord Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 312-225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 20, 2007.

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Pete and Maureen Lanza

September 21, 2007

Ron and Anthony,
Our sincere condolences. I still have fond memories of family gatherings at your mom and dad's. I'm glad we got to see your mother last year at the reunion. Sorry we could not be with you today. Take care.

Lee & Patty Laino

September 21, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Fr. Dan Brandt

September 20, 2007

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish. Masses will be offered here for Pauline. May you know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time!

Damon and Elizabeth

September 20, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathy, I am a believer as on great spirit leaves earth another shall enter.
Love
The Marano Family

Aunt Dorothy Conroy

September 20, 2007

Oh My Dear Ronny & Tina!
My sympathy for you all. I'm sure she will dearly be missed. I still miss my mom daily until I see her again in heaven.
Aunt Dorothy Conroy

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