In memory of

MaryLee Kopesky

Encinitas, CA

September 21, 1925 - July 12, 2025

Sep 21, 1925 - Jul 12, 2025

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In memory of

MaryLee Kopesky

Passed

July 12, 2025
Born

September 21, 1925
Resided

Encinitas, CA

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Marylee Kopesky (Tondelli) passed quietly 2 months before her 100th birthday. Survived by her Children John, James, Renee, Philip, Andrea, Mary, Cathy,Christine and Reno, 18 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. She worked as a Teacher in Chicago public schools and Sky Chefs airline Service in Chicago, Illinois. Her memorial service and Celebration of life celebration will be at the Drake Oakbrook hotel in Oakbrook IL at 12:00 pm on October 3, 2025.

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MaryLee Kopesky, a cherished individual, passed into eternal peace on July 12, 2025. Born in Chicago on September 21, 1925, MaryLee lived to see a century filled with extraordinary changes. Her steadfast presence and unwavering commitment to her family were among her most defining qualities. Her loss will be deeply felt by her surviving Children, John Tondelli, James Tondelli, Renee Tondelli, Philip Tondelli, Andrea Nicolopoulos, Mary Tondelli, Catherine Tondelli, Reno Tondelli and Christine Ryan along …

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