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Mary Pachay Obituary

Mary C. Pachay, nee Cosgrove, 90, of Elmhurst, passed away July 1st, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J.; fond mother of Maggy, Helen, Joseph (Bridget), John (Ginny) and Madeleine; grandmother of Meaghan and Molly; dear daughter of the late Joseph and Anna; sister of Vivian Cote and the late Joseph and Barney; sister-in-law of Sr. M. Jolene Pachay O.S.F., Martha Cosgrove and Laurianne Cosgrove; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3 to 8 pm Friday. Prayers at the funeral home Saturday, July 9, 10:15 am to Visitation Church, 779 S. York, Elmhurst. Mass at 10:45 am. Private interment Hillside Cemetery, Antioch. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the church. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Jul. 6, 2011.

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Brian Bowler

April 20, 2025

My sincere condolences to Mary's family. My memories of this loving, giving mother will not change.

Gale and Walter

July 9, 2011

Dear Helen and Maddy and family: Your mom is now at rest and we are thinking of you in this time of loss. With deepest sympathy,

Kathy Slover

July 7, 2011

Madeleine,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

July 7, 2011

Maggie, Helen and Maddie:
We are so very sorry for the loss of your
mother. We are blessed to have recently
met her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Dr. Dixon, Kim and Amanda

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