Mary Margaret Dopka, nee Santabene, died peacefully July 13, 2013. A gentle and kind woman, Mary was born in North East, PA to Joseph and Michela Santabene on April 6, 1917. She was one of many children- Liboria(Sam), Josephine (Jack), Laura (John), Rose (Don), Louis (Gladys), Thomas (Joyce, Marge), Sara (Ray) and Virginia all deceased. Mary married Albert(dec) on November 11, 1944. With his love and support and silent courage she left her family and friends in PA to start her married life in Chicago. Mary is the loved and dear mother of Toni(Michael) Sinnott, Andrew(dec) (Mary Regina) and Michael(dec); loving grandmother of Stephanie(Brian) Merkel, Aimee Sinnott, Steve Dopka and Veronica Dopka, affectionately called “Dop” by her great grand daughter, Megan and aunt, great aunt, great, great, aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00pm at Salerno’s Rosedale Funeral Home-450 Lake Street, Roselle, IL. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:45 am St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bloomingdale,IL. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Isidore Catholic Church.
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Toni, I was sorry to learn of your mother's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I remember her faithful attendance at the IAA luncheons. Most of all I recall that happy day when your mom, Diane's and mine were among the first to be inducted as honorary members of the IAA. What a joyous reunion they must be having with all the good Sisters.
We met Mary on our visits me 1996 and us both in 2008. We loved talking to her about her memories of Chicago and life years ago. She was a smiley and vibrant woman in our memories, which live on in her daughter Toni. Love to you all Toni and Mike and family, from Paul and Anne Wesson
Dear Toni and Mike and all the family We were so sad to learn Toni of the death of your dear Mother. Our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of such a special person to all of you in different ways. May you be strengthened in your grief with memories of happier days and she will live on in your hearts. Fondest love xxxxxxx