Obituary of Ann Marie Buldak
Ann Marie Buldak
(nee Pillar)
Ann Marie Buldak, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Ann was born on April 3, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (nee Leginus) Pillar. Born and raised in Joliet, IL, she was a graduate of Ss Cyril & Methodius Grade School and Providence Catholic High School. She retired from Illinois Bell as a Telephone Operator after 26 dedicated years.
Ann was a very devout Catholic and a long-time parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church. She was a member of St. Patrick’s 55 Club and St. Paul’s Paulites. She was also very proud of her Slovak heritage. She would say she was blessed with all of her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson. During the holidays, she enjoyed baking potica and roshkies. In her free time, Ann enjoyed gardening, bird watching, volunteering and making rosaries with the residents at Our Lady of Angels, and volunteering at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.
Ann is survived by her son, David (Ann) Buldak of New Lenox; four grandchildren, Kevin (Ashley) Buldak of Bloomington, and Allison, Meredith, and Paul Buldak all of New Lenox; one great-grandson, Elliot Patrick Buldak; her sister, Dorothy (the late Harry) Magolan of Crest Hill; and her dear friends, Dorothy Pazely and Pam (the late Tom) Geary. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Buldak; her parents; her sisters, Clementine (John) Vasilovcik and Mary (Victor) Skorupa; brother, John Pillar; nephew, John Vasilovcik; her husband’s parents, Lawrence and Lottie Buldak; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to her caregivers, Tita Mesiona, Josephine Bolwin, Teresa Murawska, as well as Joliet Area Community Hospice staff, registered nurse Cynthia, and the staff and residents of Willow Falls Senior Living Community.
Visitation for Ann Marie Buldak will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, IL. In accordance with the Illinois guidelines, a 10 person capacity will be followed. Face masks are required and social distancing will be observed.
Family and friends are invited to gather at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 710 W. Marion St., Joliet, IL, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place privately by the family at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 or to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church would be appreciated.
For more information please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com
