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Catherine "Cathy" A. Nickolaou - 78

7/27/1935 - 9/9/2013

Lansing

Catherine “Cathy” Nickolaou nee Adduci age 78, of Lansing, formerly of Roseland went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy joins her husband of 57 years, Mike Nickolaou. She leaves behind her life’s treasures, children, Mike (Eileen) Nickolaou of Homewood, IL, Becky (Jeff) Camalick of Westminster, CO, Donna Fredenrich of Ogden Dunes, IN, Nick Nickolaou of Chandler, AZ, Mary Beth Nickolaou of St. John, IN, and Mark (Marcia) Nickolaou of St. John, IN. Grandma “Cot” also leaves behind the greatest joys in her life, grandchildren, Jeff and John Camalick, Katie (Dusty) Wadlington, Michael, Megan, Melissa, Alex, Allison, Ann Marie, Matthew, Mitchell and Michael Nickolaou, and holding in her arms now, grandson Timothy Nickolaou. And, her precious great-grandchildren, Tony Nickolaou, Jack, Luke, Reese, and Will Wadlington. Daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Michelon) Adduci, loving sister to Gertrude (the late Lane) Van Etten, Marie (the late Chuck) Fazzini and Joseph Adduci, sister-in-law to Alexandra (Chris) Koulogeorge. Beloved aunt, great-aunt, cousin, friend, neighbor, second-mother and grandmother to many. Cathy lived life to the fullest with an energetic, enthusiastic, infectious spirit that compares to none. Her intense faith, love of life, and love for others gave her courage to battle cancer and win. As complications set in over the past 5 years she fought the good fight, never giving up until God accomplished all that was needed to bring love, light and happiness to so many. Cathy could have been anyone’s mom if they needed one. God now welcomes Cathy the way she welcomed so many to her home. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Friday September 13th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral services Saturday morning 10:00 AM. Burial Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 are Cathy’s wishes. For further service information please call 708-481-9230.


Visitation:

Friday September 13, 2013 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

Service:

Saturday September 14, 2013 10:00 AM Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

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