In Memoriam - Kay Allabastro

Catherine, "Kay" Ann Allabastro, nee Ghee, 89, of the Edison Park area passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 26. Beloved wife of the late Louis A. Loving mother of Thomas (Patricia), Louis J., Pamela (Bruce) Johnson, Karen, and Paul (Elizabeth). Devoted grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Mary Cygan, and the late Thomas Ghee and Margaret Dvorak. Cherished aunt and friend to many. Kay was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. During WWII, Kay worked at the Studebaker plant, where she met her husband. They then moved to DePaul area, where they raised their five children. Kay worked at DePaul University for over 25 years.

Visitation will be Friday, November 29, at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Saturday, November 30, 9:15 A.M. to St. Paul of the Cross for Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to University of Illinois Disability Resources and Educational Services at 1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820 would be appreciated.

For info 847-685-1002 - www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
Published in Chicago Tribune on Nov. 28, 2013
Photo: SES luncheon, October 2006