Hedwig H. Parapatics
July 9, 1930 - July 12, 2018
Known fondly to family and friends as Mom, Hedvika, Hedy, Hedda and Oma, she passed away at home in the company of family on July 12th, 2018 at the age of 88. Born in Güttenbach, Austria on July 9, 1930 to the late Emmerich and the late Wilhemina Herczeg, she emigrated to the U.S. in 1955. She was the caring wife of the late Johann Parapatics, beloved mother of Maria (Jim) Vaccaro; proud grandmother of Nicholas (Anne) Vaccaro and John Vaccaro; adoring great-grandmother of Charlotte, Madeline and Vivienne; devoted sister to Eleanora (late Adolf) Czvitkovits, Angela (Ferdinand) Hajszan, Margaretha (late Anton) Jandrisits and the late Ludwig (Margaret) Herczeg; loving aunt, cousin and friend to many. Funeral mass Saturday, July 21 2018, 11:30 AM at St Francis Borgia Church (Stoke's Chapel). 8033 W Addison St Chicago IL. 60634 Lie in state from 9:30 AM until mass time. Entombment St Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4 PM - 9 PM at the funeral home.
Known fondly to family and friends as Mom, Hedvika, Hedy, Hedda and Oma, she passed away at home in the company of family on July 12th, 2018 at the age of 88. Born in Güttenbach, Austria on July 9, 1930 to the late Emmerich and the late Wilhemina... View Obituary & Service Information