Patricia “Patty” Olenak née DeMario passed away on May 4th after a short illness surrounded by her loving husband Tom and devoted sons Matthew (Kristin Noriega-Olenak) and Scott (Sue Stecich). Patty was a dynamic wife, mother, and grandmother to Charlotte and Nora. Dear sister to Richie, and loyal friend to many.
Patty was a born nurturer, and took great pride in her family. As a young woman, Patty traveled the world from Europe to Asia and Africa. For 30 plus years, she was a controller for Peoples Gas. After retirement, Patty selflessly dedicated her time to helping others, which included working at the local hospitals and schools, providing hairstyling services for homebound seniors, while happily seeing her family grow. Patty loved to entertain and found reasons to celebrate all of life’s moments. Patty was a fabulous cook and a great baker, and homemade cakes were a fixture in the Olenak home. Everyone who knew her hoped for her pizzelles or cookies at the holidays. Patty will be greatly missed by all the many lives she touched.
Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, May 10th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors, 3600 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL. followed by a Memorial Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave. Evergreen Park, IL Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to either the United Stroke Alliance or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
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