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Pamela Leslie Lopez

Pamela Leslie Lopez (nee Panozzo), age 70, of Highland, IN, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Chicago, IL, the same city where she was born. She spent her childhood with family and friends in the community of Roseland.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Zita Panozzo and her sister June (Dave) Carlson. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph Lopez of 34 years; sister Arlene (Jim) Schmidt of Greensboro, NC; son Jason Smith of Highland, IN; daughter Angela (Bob) Smith of Chicago, IL; son Michael (Alison) Smith of Lansing, IL; granddaughter Alyssa Antonelli of Highland, IN; granddaughter Ariana (Emanuele) Antonelli of Siena, Italy; grandson Aidan Antonelli of Lansing, IL; and grandson Alex Cash Ferrie of Matteson, IL. ; loving aunt, second mom and friend to many.

Besides her family, Pamela's love went to her dogs. She cared for many throughout the years, including her beloved Tino. Her doors were always open for people, as well, and she housed many family friends in their time of need. Pamela was a dedicated respiratory therapist. She took great care with all of her patients, but she especially loved treating babies. She was also deeply involved with the Catholic Church, and was a member of The Blue Army. Beaches were where she loved to be, and she frequently made trips to the Indiana Dunes and Michigan beaches. There she would swim, sunbathe, read Agatha Christie, and hop into town for blueberry picking. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm to 8:00pm Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL to St. Damian Catholic Church, 5250 155th St, Oak Forest, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Visitation

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation Services

11028 SW Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Funeral

Thursday, June 5, 2025

9:15 - 10:15 am (Central time)

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation Services

11028 SW Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Mass

Thursday, June 5, 2025

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