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Rita Vazquez Obituary

Vazquez, Rita M. age 75, (nee Dembiczek), beloved wife of Alfonso Vazquez, loving mother of Alfonso R. (Claudia), David W. (Margaret), Mark and Thomas (Beatrize) Vazquez, dearest grandmother of six and one on the way, dear sister of Sylvia (Jim) Sturrock, also nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, a.m., from Casey-Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home, 4540-50 W. Diversey Ave., to St. Philomena Church, Mass a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 773-777-6300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 9, 2007.

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Maritza Colón

July 15, 2007

Cardboard pumpkins and yanked ears lead to an era filled with priceless moments molded of genuine friendship, anchored by family and forged of mutual love and respect.

Sharing 25 years of friendship with Rita, Al, ‘the boys’ and the Vazquez family has been such an honor and countless pleasures.

Ma’s absence will always be deeply felt; but her memory, like our love for her, will never fade.

Love Always,

Maritza

& The Colón Family

Kathy Genaro

July 13, 2007

Dear Uncle Al, Al, David, Mark, Tommy and Family,

Words cannot express our feelings for you. We are so saddened by your loss. Auntie Rita was a person without measure, always thinking of others first, treating life with such grace and humor, taking things with such spirit and always showing such love. I have such warm and wonderful memories of her, and the times we were all together - she was a friend first, auntie next. Her beautiful smile brightened the room. You all have always shown such hospitality and generousity, kindness and love, and I know that it is because of her way of life that you are this way. How you loved and cared for Auntie Rita - bless you all. We pray you will all find peace - God be with you and our beloved Auntie Rita. We love and miss you all and wish we could all be together again. Please feel our arms around you for a huge hug...just like the ones we have always known....

All our love and prayers,

Kathy, Maurice, Becky, Sara and Michelle Genaro...now with our sweet new grandaughter, Gwenyth Marie

Linda Stryjewski

July 12, 2007

Dear Al & family,
We offer our deepest smpathy and prayers for your loss. I am the daughter or the late Lawrence & Nora Niewiadomski. I remember my parents spoke highly of Rita and the Family. I recieved the news to late to attened. The Niewidomski siblings, Linda Stryjewski, daughter Amanda, and Husband Mariusz. The Niewiadomski brothers, Ron, Jerry & Larry.

Pat Lanners

July 11, 2007

Dear Uncle Al and Family -
We wish we could be there to comfort you in person, but know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Auntie Rita was an angel on earth, and is now a bright one in heaven, bringing all the little ones special gifts and love, as she always did for us here.
We love and miss you,
Patty, Jim and Jimmy

Bernie Bernal

July 11, 2007

Dear Mark, Mr. A Vazquez and family, My deepest sympathy for your lost. NGBernal

Jim Lanners

July 10, 2007

Dear Al & family,
Please accept my deep sympathy for your loss.
Sincerely,
Jim Lanners

Gigi and Loreto LoCascio

July 10, 2007

Our deepest condolences to Mr. Vazquez and his family for their loss. Rita Vazquez was the one of the most kindest and loving women that I had the honor of knowing. She always brought me much hugs, kisses and love and I will always hold her in a special place in my heart. We know you are in a better place with tranquility and peace. We will miss you, Mrs. V.

Judy & Jim Tetzlaff

July 9, 2007

We are very saddened by the passing of our dear friend Rita. We hope and pray that she is happy in heaven in God's holy place. May Al and the family be proud of the beautiful and sensitive woman that she was. She will be missed by many people. We love you all.

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