Beatrice Nicolau

Beatrice J. “Bebe”  Nicolau, nee Romano, 93, longtime resident of Park Ridge, at peace with Christ, Wednesday, January 3, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph for 53 years; devoted mother of the late Joseph, Michele (David) Bungum, John (Katie Brennan) Nicolau, and Mary (Marc) Smith; cherished Nana of Jenny (Alex) Siciliano, and Matt Nicolau; Donnie (Alicia) Bungum, Mary (Jeffery) Bloodworth, and Sammy (Monica) Bungum; Christopher (Annie) Nicolau, Ellen (Will) Ernst, David (Molly Kilroy) Nicolau, and Paddy Nicolau; Adam, Lauren, and Justin (Linnea Sandstrom) Smith; great grandmother of 12; loving daughter of the late Michael and Christine Romano; dear sister of the late Michael (the late Mitzi) Romano, the late Donald “Buddy” (Florence) Romano; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; warm friend to countless others.  65-year member of Mary Seat of Wisdom parish, career travel agent, as well as a competitive tennis player well into her 80’s.   Family and friends are asked to meet on Saturday, January 6 ^th from 10:00 A.M. untill time of Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church 920 Granville Ave. Park Ridge. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Arrangements conducted by FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS.  Memorials to Juvenile Diabetes appreciated – www.jdrf.org