Bridget P. Straus

Bridget P. Straus “Phil” (nee Garvey), native of Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving mother of John (Debbie) and Sheila (Tom) Lally; proud grandmother of Matt and Joey Straus, and T.J., Fiona, Rachael, and Hannah Lally; fond and special aunt to Peter Casey, Maureen Andriola, Eileen Cirone-Melchiori, the late Michael John Casey, Bernadette Morrisey, Anthony & Martin Coll; dear sister to Nora (the late Charlie) Coll, the late Mary (the late Peter) Casey, and the late John Garvey. Visitation Saturday, March 21st at 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial 11 am at St Elizabeth of the Trinity (St. Tarcissus) 6020 West Ardmore Ave. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or GFFH.com

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Visitation Date

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Service Location

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (Formerly St. Tarcissus)
6020 W. Ardmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60646

This post has 3 comments
Cristina Anderson
16 Mar 2026

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Sending you peace and healing and may your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

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Tara Feerick
19 Mar 2026

Shelia, Tommy-Joe, TJ, Fiona, Rachael & Hannah. So sorry for the loss of your mother & grandma. May she rest in peace.
Tara Feerick & Family Ballinrobe

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Martin
21 Mar 2026

To Sheila Tom and Family ,John Debbie and family ,and To all the Casey family
Love and condolences from Nora ,Anthony and Martin and all our families in the UK

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