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Helen M. Gazzolo

August 6, 1931 - April 28, 2023

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Visitation
HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory
8057 Niles Center Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
847.673.6111 |
Wednesday 5/3, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parastas (Great Panachida), 7 p.m.

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Cemetery
All Saints Catholic Cemetery
700 N. River Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847.298.0450 |
Thursday 5/4

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Memorial Contributions
Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church
14610 S. Will Cook Rd.
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708.645.0241 |
DONATE ONLINE

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Mass
Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church
14610 S. Will Cook Rd.
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708.645.0241 |
Thursday 5/4, 10:00 am

Rite of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy

Helen Marie Gazzolo, née Tomes, age 91, of Skokie, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Daughter of the late William and Helen, née Runser, Tomes, she was born August 6, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA.

Cherished sister of William Wylie Tomes, Jr.; devoted wife of the late Frank H.; beloved mother of Anne Marie & Catherine Gazzolo and Clare (Michael) Rohan; doting grandmother of eight Rohan grandchildren: Joseph (Kaitlyn), Margaret (Joseph) Strada, Peter (Deirdre), Bernadette, John Paul, Dominic, Joan, and Elizabeth; caring great-grandmother of Sebastian and Beckett Strada, Declan and Cailey Rohan, Finnigan and Brendan Rohan.

Graduate of Marywood Girls High School and Northwestern University, both of Evanston, Helen worked at Rotary International, in Evanston, for 10 years before marrying Frank.

She fully immersed herself in being a stay-at-home wife and mother.

A very devout Catholic, she contributed generously to Christ the Redeemer Byzantine Catholic Church, Chicago; Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer Glen; and St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Skokie.

Big-hearted with her talents and time, Helen assisted the Missionaries of Charity Sisters’ soup kitchen and gave selflessly to the underprivileged and various religious and political groups.

Helen will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Visitation, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 3 p.m. until time of Parastas (Great Panachida), 7 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie.

Family and friends will meet for Rite of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy, Thursday, May 4, at 10 a.m., at Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church, 14610 S. Will Cook Rd., Homer Glen.

Interment, All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church, 14610 S. Will Cook Rd., Homer Glen, IL, 60491                   (byzantinecatholic.com/donate).

Funeral info:  847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to sign guestbook and to leave a condolence message.

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Visitation
HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory
8057 Niles Center Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
847.673.6111 | Map
Wednesday 5/3, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parastas (Great Panachida), 7 p.m.

Cemetery
All Saints Catholic Cemetery
700 N. River Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847.298.0450 | Map
Thursday 5/4
Memorial Contributions
Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church
14610 S. Will Cook Rd.
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708.645.0241 | Map
DONATE ONLINE
Mass
Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church
14610 S. Will Cook Rd.
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708.645.0241 | Map
Thursday 5/4, 10:00 am

Rite of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy

Helen Marie Gazzolo, née Tomes, age 91, of Skokie, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 28, 2023. Daughter of the late William and Helen, née Runser, Tomes, she was born August 6, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA. Cherished sister of William Wylie Tomes, Jr.; devoted wife of the late Frank H.; belovedContinue Reading

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Heide Kenny left a message on May 4, 2023:
Dear Anne, Cathy and Claire, I just learned of your mother's voyage to heaven from our friend Bill Izquierdo. Gerry and I feel so honored to have known her on this earth and pray for her heavenly reward. Your friends, the Kenny's
Grandkids and great grandchildren left a message on May 1, 2023:
In loving memory of Grandmama
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Stephanie Fargo left a message on April 29, 2023:
My family and I send our deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your beloved Helen. I feel so blessed to have met her to know better what a special woman she is after hearing so many great things about her. We will be praying for her beautiful soul to rest in the Lord’s heavenly love & peace, and for Him to comfort all of you in your sadness. With love and sympathy, Stephanie, Jamie and the Fargo & McNeill families
Christine Kengott left a message on April 29, 2023:
Dear Bill We are so sorry to hear of your dear sister Helen’s passing. Please know that you , your nieces, their children and grandchildren are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Count on our prayers We will offer mass, rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet up for her. Love Christine and Mark Kengott ❤️❤️❤️
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