Elisabetta (Lisa) Di Silvestro Forte, born in Castel San Vincenzo Italy on September 20, 1929, died peacefully surrounded by family on December 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Dominic, David (Susan), and Anna Marie; devoted nonna to Danielle, Anthony (Gretta), Marissa, Joseph and Sofia; dearest sister of the late Tony (the late Matilde) and Romolo (Ray) (the late Mary Ann). Fond sister-in-law to the late Ida (the late Jerry) Pontarelli, the late John (Teresa), Maria (the late Nino) Carideo, and Antonietta (John) Presta; and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lisa was an active member of the Young at Heart Club of St. Paul of the Cross. She was an avid Cubs fan and loved cooking, knitting and playing bingo. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Visitation Monday, January 3, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Proceeding to St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge, IL for Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m. Entombment St. Joseph Mausoleum. For info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.