LaVerne M. Cortese (nee Adamczyk), age 87. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving Mother of Diana, Patricia (John) Grande, Carmen (Kathy) and Gail. Dearest Nanie of Dana, Anthony (Angie), Christina, Joseph and DeAnna. Great Grandmother of Giada, Nicolette and Angelo. Dear Sister of Grace (Tom) Esterlen and the late Jeanette (Andy) Andresen. Sister-in-law of the late Vito Contaldo, the late Tony Cortese and the late Mary (Frank) Fratto. Dear Aunt & Great Aunt to many. Relatives and friends are asked to meet on Saturday 11/02/13 9:00 a.m. at Santa Lucia Catholic Church, 3022 S. Wells, Chicago, with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Please omit flowers. For info call Frank Reda at 773-988-0006