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Rita McQuaid Obituary
Rita McQuaid, nee Krzywy; Loving wife of the late James; Beloved mother of David (Colleen), and Todd (Lynette); Proud grandma "Nana" of Theresa, Mary Pat, Kyle, Ashley, Sydney, Jimmy, Sofia, and Reagan; Cherished great-grandma of Abigail, Mila, Matthew, and Madelyn; Dear sister of Gloria (late Mike) Hughes, and Richard (Cindy) Krzywy; Fond sister-in-law and aunt to many; Dear friend of Lori Witt, and many others; Lifelong volunteer for the Village, and schools, of Chicago Ridge, and Our Lady of the Ridge Church; Visitation Monday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 108th & Oxford Ave, Chicago Ridge; Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment Resurrection Cemetery; For Funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com
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James O'Neil
May 18, 2021
David and Todd,
Many a day I spent at your house as a kid, I’m talking kindergarten on up.
I remember going to your grandmothers with you all for dinner as well as going to Comiskey park where your father had a connection and we sat behind the scoreboard and watched the guy physically change the score and stats. So cool!
Spending the night at your house was a special treat because your Mother treated me with such kindness and love. I laugh as I remember your Mother saying she was the bumper pool champion and I won! In retrospect, she threw the game. That’s the kind of woman she was.
I’m so glad that for 30 years I stopped by to see her when I flew in from Florida.
I couldn’t attend her services being in Florida, but I was there in spirit.
Your Mother was THE epitome of class my friends.
God bless her and may the Lord welcome her with open arms.
Rest In Peace Mrs. McQuaid, you are home. You are most definitely home.
Carol Newstrom
May 17, 2021
I will remember Rita for the truly remarkable woman she was. She played such an influential role in my life. I am glad I got to tell her how much I admired her. David and Todd, your families are held in my, and Aunt Lee's, prayers for you all.
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