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Sarah Phillips Obituary

Phillips, Sarah T. (nee Covelli) Loving and devoted wife of 64 years to the late Robert "Balbo". Loving mother of Darlene (James) Smith, Diane "Dee Dee" (Anthony) Valentino, Louis "Lou" (Nancy), Marianne (Vincent) Scarlata, and the late Michael J. Cherished daughter of the late Sam and Concetta Covelli. Beloved and adored "Nonnie" of Nicole DiTuri, Michele (Rich) Garcia, Deanna Valentino, Renee (Gerard) Quimque, Anthony Valentino, Bobby Phillips, Stephanie (Lupe) Rodriguez, Louie, Michael, Natalie, Patrick and Timothy Phillips, Sara, Vincent, Anthony, and Analisa Scarlata. Cherished "Nonnie" to her great-grandchildren Gerard, Giani, Nicolas, Anysi, and Michael. Loving sister of Roseann (the late Tony) Formusa, Vincent, Salvatore (the late Sandra) Covelli. Dear aunt, cousin, godmother, and friend to many. Funeral Friday 9:45am from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Therese Church (218 W. Alexander) Mass 10:30am Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Longtime member of Club Maria SS Incoronata. Please omit flowers. Visitation Thursday 3pm to 9pm (312)225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 4, 2013.

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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 15, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Jeff and Theresa Norris, Sarah will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 OCT, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

September 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to your family,Sarah was one of the strongest women we ever knew,she is with your Dad and Michael and watching over all of you! You know Johnny and I would have been there for you,but we were in Italy when she passed. Again we are so sorry for your loss. Love Johnny and Doreen Chiarelli

Angie LoCoco/Spencer

September 11, 2013

Dear Phillips Family,

Our heartfelt thoughts go out to you today With more concern and sympathy than we could ever say. We hope the special love this brings will help to see you through, and that time will bring you brighter days.

God Bless and Take Care.

September 6, 2013

So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Joy Parrillo and Family

Erika Diliberto

September 6, 2013

If I were allowed to choose my own personal angel, it would be Sarah.

The Diliberto Family

September 6, 2013

God Bless Sarah. She lost a son lost her sight and lost her husband. Now she has found her way to heaven. I am sure she is sitting in the sun enjoying the view, reunited with her son and love of her life.

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

KIM HAEPP

September 6, 2013

to my dearest nonz. I know you are were you need to be with pops and michael and are at peace. for me this will be the hardest to let you go just know you were a wonderful friend and a special women to me I will never forget you.I LOVE YOU NONZ ALWAYS IN MY HEART .....

Cynthia & Harry Willis

September 5, 2013

So sorry to hear the passing of Sarah. Yet another wonderful person our Lord took with Him. Our prayers go out to all of the Family. May you find peace and comfort remembering her love and cherishing Her memories.

September 5, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the Phillips and Scarlata families may your memories comfort you during this difficult time she is now at peace and with your Dad

Jeanne and Joe Garofalo

Nancy Spalla Catalano

September 4, 2013

To The Phillips Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Your mom was the best. Have many wonderful memories from 24th St.

Donna Ortiz

September 4, 2013

To The Phillips and Scarlata Families,

We are sorry for your lost. May she rest in peace and be reunited with your dad. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the both of them.

Brian and Donna Ortiz, Meghan, Colleen and MaryKate Rowland

Carmen & Rosa Passi

September 4, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy..wishing you all comfort at this sad time!!

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