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Teresa Spizzirri Obituary

Spizzirri, Teresa A. (nee Armato), age 86, beloved wife of the late Anthony "Babe", loving mother of Marguerite (Ronald) Pietrzak, Phyllis, Martin (Lorraine), and Thomas (Nancy), proud grandmother of Kim, Tony (Jennifer) Pietrzak, Krissy (Michael) Viverito, Martin (Carrie) Spizzirri, Jodie, Amanda, and Lisa Spizzirri, great-grandmother of Alyssa, Makenzie, Steven, Paige, and Daniel, fond sister of the late Mary Lou (Sylvester) Friguletto. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Thomas More Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. For information call 708-636-1193 or visit www.mem.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 1, 2009.

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Paula Dellutri

February 10, 2009

To Phyllis, Marguerite, Marty and Tom,

We were sadden to hear of Teresa’s passing. Unfortunately, we didn’t see the notice until late Tuesday afternoon. My Mother, Sandy and I were just talking last week about calling to set up a date to come and visit once the weather got warmer. We all have many fond memories of (Aunt) Teresa, (Uncle) Babe and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.

Love,
Paula Dellutri and the Dellutri Family (Angelo and Dolly, Sandy and Dale)
Chicago, IL 60638

Pat Amend

February 5, 2009

To Phyllis, Marguerite, Tom & Marty,

I just heard about your loss and am VERY sorry. I'm sorry I missed the services. She was a wonderful person and had a great sense of humor. She will be missed my all. I will keep you guys and her in my prayers.

Pat Amend

Leslie Williams

February 3, 2009

So sorry about your loss. I truly loved your mom. she was so funny and caring. Always keep her close to your heart.

Nancy Cunningham

February 2, 2009

Dear Tom, Nancy and Girls: We are so sorry on the loss of your Mom (grandmother). Be comforted with all the good memories she has left behind. Love The Cunningham's

Janeen Sullivan

February 2, 2009

Dear Tom, Nancy and family,
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I am out of town, but send my deepest condolences to all of you.
I hope that in time you will find peace knowing she is in Heaven.

Love,
Janeen

Betty Jaeger

February 2, 2009

To Phyllis, Marguerite, Tom & Marty,

Your mom will be sorely missed. She was a wonderful lady, a caring mom and a terrific grandma. Watching your family over the past 40 years and the way you all stuck together through thick and thin is a tribute to her and the way she was a matriach to the family.

I will miss her smile and caring voice and hope someday that we will meet again.

Betty Jaeger

Thomas Rohrbach

February 2, 2009

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Michael & Mary Hague

February 1, 2009

Dear Phyllis,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You and your mother will be in our prayers. Eternal Rest Grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Love,

Carmen/Rosa Passi

February 1, 2009

Phyllis and family, sorry for your loss,
she was a lovely lady..Please
accept our sympathy.

Nancy Polzin

February 1, 2009

Our sincere sympathy to the Pietrzak family on the loss of your dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. With God's love, Ed and Nancy Polzin and family..

Kim Pietrzak

February 1, 2009

TO THE BEST GRANDMA IN THE WORLD.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Love your Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

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