Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Patricia P. Rydzewski

Passed away on September 30, 2024

Patricia P. Rydzewski “nee Basinski” age 91. Late of Hegewisch, formerly of South Chicago. Passed away on September 30, 2024. Beloved wife of late Thadeus “Ted” Rydzewski. Loving mother of Sharon Sue (Christopher) Borek, Steven (Laura) Rydzewski, John (Renee) Rydzewski, James (Sue) Rydzewski, Thomas Rydzewski, and Karen (Matthew) Kirchner. Cherished grandma of 11, and great grandma of 1. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Sophie Basinski, and sister Dolores (Les) Terrill. Patricia was a longtime dedicated parishioner of St. Florian Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Rosary Sodality.

A talented homemaker, Pat filled her home with warmth and laughter. She was well known for her delicious apple slices, a recipe that brought joy to family gatherings and social events alike. Her remarkable ability to bring people together was evident in her many friendships formed through bunco and canasta clubs, as well as various social and community activities. One of her most beloved traditions was calling her loved ones on their birthdays to sing “Happy Birthday,” a gesture that always brought smiles. She was very loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Services will take place on Monday, October 21, 2024, Directly at Church Our Light Church (formerly St. Florian) 13145 S. Houston Ave. Chicago, IL where a visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Chapel- Chicago, IL. 773-731-2749

Memorial donations may be made to the following charities: American Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.org Cancer Research Foundation, https://www.cancerresearchfdn.org Wounded Warrior Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Funeral Mass:
Christ Our Light Catholic Church (Formerly St. Florian Church)
13145 S. Houston Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60633
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 10:00 am

Inurnment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Road
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Memorial Contributions:

Memorial donations may be made to the following charities: American Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.org Cancer Research Foundation, https://www.cancerresearchfdn.org Wounded Warrior Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Visitation Location

Christ Our Light Catholic Church (Formerly St. Florian Church)
13145 S. Houston Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60633
773-646-4877

Visitation Information

Monday, October 21, 2024 - 9:00 am until 10:00 am

Condolences
"Love you my Aunty Pat, my heart hurts because you are no longer with us. But I treasure all that you taught me growing up & well into my adulthood, you were not just my Aunt but my second Mom. I am going to miss those 3:00am Birthday calls & our long chats on the phone. I hope that you & Uncle Ted are now dancing the Polka amongst the stars & don't forget to give my Mom & Dad a huge hug from their little girl. Rest well Aunty P til we meet again! Now you are a true "Heavenly Angel" xoxo "
- Phyllis Terrill
October 1, 2024 11:22 am
"To the Rydzewski family sorry for your lost. Your mother was so special & I was blessed to know your mom all my life. In God hands she is."
- Rob & Cynthia Orzelski
October 1, 2024 11:22 pm
"I’m very sorry to hear of Mrs.Rydz passing. My condolences to the entire family. "
- Debbie glinski
October 2, 2024 4:58 am
"So sorry for your loss. We were in a bunco group for many years. Pat was such a wonderful lady. Always upbeat and able to make people laugh. "
- Chris Garcia
October 2, 2024 11:41 am
"Mrs.Pat, As all of the children on Marquette Avenue used to call you, when we were all growing up. We can't say enough about the love and the impact that you had had ,not only my family's life which very very very close neighbors, and I know my mom and dad cherished every day that they got to spend with you and Mr . Ted. I could write a book on all of the fun times with all of the Christmas, communion, graduation, parties and all of those vacations to the Dells when we were all children growing up. And I know there were a ton of funny stories that my Mom and Dad cherished In all of our interactions throughout the years. I could not think of two families that were closer than most biological families as we were with you. not to mention the looks that you and my mom gave my dad and Ted when they had the occasional extra long stay at Steve's lounge. to this day I think about all those fun times and laugh. What a great run it was. But you know what it's not only us all of the kids on the block Turned out great because of people like you and all of the other moms that made sure everything was right. It was one big family, memories that will always be close to my heart for the rest of my life. When I talk to Steven the other day I told him you know what right now, your mom and dad are probably with my mom and dad riding on God's Bus up I 90 on their way to the Dells, like we did so many times, and tonight they'll probably be sitting at Ishnala's overlooking Mirror lake with an old fashion in their hand. Once again Mrs. Pat, thank you for having such an impact on all of Our lives throughout the years, Rest and may God bless you! We love you. All our love Carl&Cyd Sandy & Rick"
- Carl Ostrowski
October 2, 2024 8:52 pm
"Beautiful smile, soul and hugs! I will miss you dearly. To the family, continued prayers for your hearts to be comforted an keep those memories alive because we all know there are many! Love all of you like brothers and sisters!"
- Laurie Cosentino
October 3, 2024 5:03 pm
"Rest in peace Mrs. Pat - sending thoughts and prayers for you and your family -Sharon kwiatkowski "
- Sharon Kwiatkowski
October 4, 2024 7:46 pm
Candles Lit
"Fly high Mrs Rye. ❤️❤️❤️"
- Joey Sedlak
October 1, 2024 11:54 pm