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Rita Geovanis Obituary

Geovanis, Rita Elizabeth (nee Van Curen), age 70, of Berwyn, loving mother of Christine (Richard Reilly) Geovanis, Nicholas (Roxanne Arnieri) Geovanis, Janet (Joshua Schwartz) Geovanis, Vivienne (Martin Morales) Geovanis and Carla (Anthony Tallmadge) Geovanis, cherished grandmother of John Hollister-Geovanis, Michael F. O'Shea, Isaac Geovanis-Schwartz, Theo Geovanis-Schwartz and Max Geovanis-Tallmadge, dear sister of Helen (Neil) Bergman and Carl (Sandy) Van Curen. Rita is also survived by her beloved daughters in spirit, Cindy Dunn, Celia Neff, Carol Prior and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends both here and in Germany. Visitation Wednesday, July 1, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a 7:00 pm Chapel Service at Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home 6716 W. 16th Street, Berwyn. Interment Private at Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Rush University Medical Center Lung Cancer Research, C/O Dr. Philip Bonomi, 1700 W. Van Buren, Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60612. Info: 708-484-7415 or www.nosekfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 29, 2009.

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Tara

March 30, 2025

Me too, Kathleen. My aunt was a beacon. Warm memories of my youth find me in Berwyn. I think of her often.

KATHLEEN GABRIEL

May 16, 2018

I miss her.

Annmarie Vecchione

July 1, 2009

I didn't get a chance to talk to any of Rita's loved ones at the service, but I wanted you to know that her former co-workers at the East Site of UIC Children's Center were very saddened by her passing. We remember her guidance, support, and wisdom. We have been thinking of her often this week.

What a lovely service...so personal and poignant. How wonderful to have so many people sharing their memories of your mom.

Maria Orozco

June 30, 2009

Viv, your friends are here for you should you need ANYTHING during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you cherished your mom. You were so dedicated to taking care of her. May she be at peace.

Deborah Kilberry

June 30, 2009

Carla and Tony,

So sorry for your loss, and it is a mighty loss.

I will never forget how wonderful Rita is. I will never forget how much fun Rita had. I especially remember your wedding and marching out arm in arm with Rita and the special way Rita and I prepared for your wedding during the moments before.

I also remember her wise ways with teenage children and how very supportive she was.

I look forward to seeing her again in heaven and I am sure that she is with God now.

Love,
Debby Kilberry

Tom O'Connor

June 30, 2009

To Chris, Nick, Janet and your families, my most sincere prayers at this time. May you find peace in knowing your mom will always be there in your heart and mind. My deepest condolences.

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Carla and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go with you during this difficult time.
Joan Jacobson
Madison, WI

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