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Rita McHugh Obituary

McHugh, Rita (nee Feeney), beloved wife of the late Emmett T., loving mother of Daniel (Diane), Cathy (Ted), Maurita (the late Patrick) Gavin, Mary (Jerry) Platania, and Patrick CPD (Patricia), much loved Granny of Kelly and Megan McHugh, Taryn and Caitlin Pabst, Patrick, Brian and Daniel Gavin, Anthony and Michael Platania, John, Mary, Daniel and Kevin McHugh, dear sister of Mary (the late William CFD) Donnelly, Margaret (the late Robert) Dobry, Joseph (Madlyn) and the late Catherine (the late Vincent CPD) Gallivan, Daniel (WWII Army Air Corps, MIA), John (the late Marjorie), James and her twin sister Terese, fond sister-in-law of the late Patrick (Jennie), Bernard (Virginia) McHugh and Mary (Edward) Dahlberg, fond aunt and friend to many. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m. from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd (1/2 block East of Austin) to Immaculate Conception Church, Harlem and Talcott, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael Platania Fund, First Security Trust & Savings Bank, 7315 West Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 28, 2010.

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Peggy McHugh

March 30, 2010

On behalf of our entire family, please accept my thoughts and prayers. Even though it has been many years since our part of the family saw the Chicago McHugh's, I can still remember our visits and I know how much they meant to my Dad. Rita was a wonderful woman and I know you will miss her dearly.

Peggy McHugh (Jim and Joan's daughter)

Shawn Brown

March 30, 2010

Dear Maurita and Family,

My deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful Mother. Hold onto your dear memories of her as they will get you through the difficult times ahead.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 29, 2010

Maurita and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Marianne and John Healy

Eileen Oates

March 29, 2010

Dear Cathy , Dan & Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Memories of you wonderful ,fun loving Mother circle my head. Sitting around her kitchen table all those years ago ,telling jokes ,laughing at her funny stories. Those were some of the beat of times. You were bleassed with a remarkable woman. Hugs to you all.

Kathy Banko

March 28, 2010

Dear Hearts,
Just wanted you to know we are thinking of all of you...remembering all the wonderful times we've had with you and your mom. Rita was a dear woman and as you celebrate her life, know we wish were were there for the party! :)
Love you guys, Kathy and John Banko, Ashleigh and Collin

March 28, 2010

Dear Maurita, boys and the entire McHugh Family,

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. I only had the pleasure of meeting her a few times, but she made an indelible impression. May your memories of this lovely lady comfort you during this difficult time.

Mike & Peggy Collins and family

Patrick Dyra

March 28, 2010

Dear McHugh Family :
Please accept Our deepest sympathy
In the passing of Rita , She is a Wonderful Woman , with a Great sence of Humor , and always Her Pleasant Smile , We had Many Happy Times with Her ,When We lived on Monitor .
And As Our Lord Jesue Christ Wecomes Her into His Kingdom ,Which She most certainly deserves , Our Prayers are with You , on this Very Sad Day In the McHugh Family , GOD Bless You all ,Love ,
Pat and Dorothy Dyra Lena Illinois 61048

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