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Sheryl Morabito Obituary

Morabito, Sheryl M. (nee Lane) Age 55, passed away surrounded by her family on July 21, 2015, after a long and courageous battle against ovarian cancer. She was preceded in the very recent death by her mother, Shirley M. Klobnack; by her son, Jason M. Morabito; and her grandmother, Florence Ecklund. She was the loving wife of Sam J. Morabito of 33 years; beloved mother of her devoted daughter, Samantha N. Morabito; and loving sister of Roberta (George) Wilson and Stacy (Jenny) Stoldt-Seat; and niece of a dear uncle, Dennis Rezmer. She leaves behind many very close and fond sisters-in-law, Sandra (Ed) Farrer, Stephanie Hoover, Sharon Guidice Morabito, Josephine Morabito; as well as brother-in-law, Joseph (Denise) Morabito; along with many loving nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Sheryl will be truly be missed by many close and personal friends. Sheryl was a graduate of Lane Tech (Class of 1977), received her Bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master's in Library Science from Dominican University. Sheryl was a librarian with Chicago Public Libraries which she loved doing. She was also a member of the American Library Association. Sheryl was passionate about her city "Chicago" and was a successful Administrative Assistant at City Hall to several Chicago Aldermen and a Vice Mayor of the City of Chicago for many years. Sheryl loved animals, her summer home in Key Largo, FL, and had a strong love for books and was a member of many book clubs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Sheryl are to be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at www.ocrf.org. Visitation is Sunday, July 26th at Pietryka Funeral Home, 5734 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Private interment services to be held the following day.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 24, 2015.

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Leonie Rybarczyk

July 31, 2015

My heart and prayers go out to all the Morabito family for the loss of your loved ones. Take comfort that they are watching over you.

Sue Donat

July 28, 2015

Memoriesthey flow thru my head. At 14 I met a friend who will always be my friend in my heart and memories.
Sitting in Taco Bell at lunch with Greg drinking coffeedriving around in Billy Murray's old Bonnevilletaking Stacy out to goof aroundgoing to Rob's apartment to partymemories.
Grew up, got married, had kids, lived lifeso many memories.
We'll get together again someday and talk about our memories.

July 25, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, they are very difficult time, yet bible in jonh chapter 5:28-29 give us a beautiful hope. I hope you cam comfort him.

Steven Siciliano

July 25, 2015

Dear Sam,Samantha& family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Sheryl was a great mom,wife sister & friend to all.She was the best!
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Melissa Kaszynski

July 25, 2015

The staff at the Dunning Branch of the Chicago Public Library speak of Sheryl often--her strength, humor, and love of her work. She has been sorely missed these months and we were so sorry to hear this news. Sending love and peace to her family.

FDR

July 24, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the Morabito family for the loss of such a kind person. May the God of all understanding help comfort your thoughts and hearts during this difficult time.

Anita Chron

July 24, 2015

To the Morabito family; You have my deepest condolences. Sheryl was a wonderful person. She worked very hard to achieve her goals. I always admired her. May she rest in peace!

Valerie

July 24, 2015

Who was sheryl, she was a beautiful wife,mom,etc but she was a great friend and she could make you laugh even if you didn't want to she had suck a way with people, I personally will miss her smile and her sense of humor, lord please take care of her and make sure that Sam and Samantha feel her presence always, love Valerie and family

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26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pietryka Funeral Home - Chicago

5734 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639

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Pietryka Funeral Home - Chicago

5734 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639

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