Anna M. “Pat” Zdarsky (nee Raleigh), age 98, 74-year resident of North Riverside, died Oct. 1, 2024. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late George R. Zdarsky; loving mother of Michael (Ann) Zdarsky, Patti Jo (Alan) Meyer, George (Renée) Zdarsky and Brian (Diane) Zdarsky; proud grandmother of Maggie (Dan) Potempa, Patrick Meyer, Alison Zdarsky, Katie Meyer, Amanda (Tommy) Wiznerowicz, Billy (Katie) Meyer, Kelsie (s.o. Ken Mantel) Zdarsky, Emylee (fiancé Steven Rhoads) Zdarsky and Joseph Zdarsky; dear great-grandmother of Georgia, Malone and Sullivan Potempa, Thomas, Wyatt and Charlee Wiznerowicz, and Baby Meyer to be; cherished sister of Pat (late Dalton Lee) Brown, Dennis Raleigh, the late Rosemary Raleigh, the late Betty (late John) Hamilton, the late Joan (late Virgil Hamer, late Eldon Sinram) Hamer, the late George (Gloria) Raleigh and the late John (Linda) Raleigh; daughter of the late George and the late Marie Raleigh (nee Fenelon). Admired sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, neighbor and friend to many.
Pat and George were former co-owners of A.M. Parts Service, Inc. in Lyons (1956-1997). Pat was a 60-year member and past President of the Mater Christi “Tabernacle” Guild, Guild Woman of the Year, recipient of the Christifideles Award and proud member of the North Riverside Sportsman’s Club. She was a true fan of the Chicago Cubs – one of her happiest days was watching the 7th game of the 2016 World Series on TV with loved ones. She was in her element providing her signature baked hams over the years. Pat tirelessly hosted many good-time parties. She especially loved her Christmas parties for family, extended family, friends, neighbors and A.M. Parts’ customers. She dedicated a lot of her free time helping family and friends, doing simple kindnesses. Lastly, we will remember her annual Halloween parties where many neighbors, friends and family grew up in her driveway with hot chocolate, whipped cream, apple cider, donut holes, pastries, candy, photos, and much more. Seeing how grateful and receptive the community was, provided Pat the energy and spark to run it again each year!
Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home,10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, on both Sunday, Oct. 6 and Monday, Oct. 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. Visitation is Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m., concluding with a procession from the funeral home to Mater Christi Church, 2401 S. 10th Ave. in North Riverside for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please know we will donate your contributions to her charities. Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family – Brian D. Kuratko, Funeral Director. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.