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Rita Fitzpatrick Obituary

Fitzpatrick, Rita F. (nee Kerwin), beloved wife of the late Bernard Fitzpatrick, loving mother of Robert (Gloria), Michael (Colette), Mark (Peggy), William Fitzpatrick and Nancy (Terry) Sabatini, devoted grandmother of Mary (Jason) Berry, Robert Jr., Andrew, Kathleen, Nora, Michael, Brigid, Laura, Diane, Brian, Kelly, David and Kristina, dearest sister of Judy (the late Frank) Horath and Patsy (John) Ploger, dear sister-in-law of Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 West 159th Street, Orland Park, to St. Thomas More Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Association would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-429-3200. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 21, 2002.

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JAMES MCCANN JR.

November 24, 2002

BILL I SENT A NOTE ON THRSDAY, BUT I DO NOT KNOW IF YOU GOT IT. I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOM,I KNOW NOW SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. I WILL SEE YOU WHEN YOU RETURN. I AM SORRY I COULD NOT ATTEND THE WAKE, BUT HAD ANOTHER COMMITTMENT.

Michelle Dignan

November 24, 2002

My condolences to the Fitzpatrick family. Rita and I worked together in Labor and Delivery. She was a wonderful person and a good nurse.

May God bless and comfort you with wonderful memories.

Michelle Dignan

Sean Carroll

November 21, 2002

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I know it must be especially hard to lose someone at this time of the year. Your Family will be in my prayers. Love, Sean

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