Obituaries

Dec 2, 2024

Domenic Parato, age 92; beloved husband of Cecilia (nee Iacaviello); loving father of Anthony (Sandra), Connie, and Sandy (Jeremy); deeply loved nonno to Alex, Jimmy, Julian, and Gabriella. Cherished brother of late Nina (Parato) Passeri, Georgio Parato, and Nancy (Parato) Goldhagen; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews; caring neighbor, friend, and mentor to countless people. Born in Mola di...

Dec 2, 2024

Donn Patrick McMahon, 76, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. A Vietnam War veteran and Triple Purple Heart recipient, Donn demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication, serving his country and his community as a Chicago Police Officer for 30 years. Beyond his service, he passionately loved music and film and traveled to over 50 countries. A devoted husband to Elsa...

Nov 30, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Marsillo Jr. age 62, at rest on November 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee Wietrzykowski) for 30 years. Cherished son of Nicolina (nee Martelli) and the late Giuseppe Marsillo. Loving brother of Sam (Deborah) Marsillo. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and  the late Joseph Marsillo.  Son-in-law of Raymond and Rose Mary Wietrzykowski. Brother-in-law of Joshua...

Nov 30, 2024

Nicolo Rizzo, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 30, 2024. Nicolo was the devoted husband of Isabella (Petrancosta) for 67 wonderful years; loving father of Josephine "Josie", Anna, Matthew (Teresa) and Joseph (Melissa) Rizzo; dearest son of the late Giuseppa Urso Russo and the late Matteo (the late Rosalia) Rizzo; cherished...

Nov 30, 2024

Frank DiVito, age 91, passed away 11/30/2024, born in Pizzone (Prov. DiISernia) Italia on 06/13/1933 Beloved husband of Filomena nee D'Andrea.  Loving father of John DiVito.  Fond grandfather of Francesco and Domenico. Dear brother of Amalia (the late Pasquale) Santucci, Antonio (Kathy) DiVito, Palma (Domenico) Scarsella, the late Nicola (Alba) DiVito, and the late Domenico (the late Theresa) DiVito.  Fond...

Nov 29, 2024

Maria DeFrancesco (nee Mettone) age 87, at rest on November 29, 2024. Maria was born February 19, 1937 in Triggiano Italy.  Beloved wife of the late Gaetano DeFrancesco. Loving mother of Vito (Paula) DeFrancesco  and Filomena (Michele) Rubino. Dearest Nonna of Rocco (Karlolina) Rubino, Chiara Rubino (Albert Kulas), Maria DeFrancesco and Juliana (Nathan) Haas. Great grand nonna of Michael, Lena,...

Nov 28, 2024

Vito Zaccaro age 85, at rest on November 28, 2024. Loving father of Christina Zaccaro, Michael Zaccaro, Gregory (Brittany) Zaccaro and Christopher (Jamie) Zaccaro. Beloved Nonno of Erica, Amy, Hunter, Brandon, Nicole, Mia, Angela, Italia, Luca, Brooks and Luella. Dearest brother of Girolamo, Teresa, Nunzio, Joe, Santina and Carmella. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished son of the...

Nov 28, 2024

Evelyn M. Crane (Walsh), age 88, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 28, 2024. Evelyn was the loving mother of James R., Sr. (Theresa) and the late John R. Crane; cherished grandmother of James R., Jr. (Crystal Velez) Crane; beloved Gram Gram of Leylani, Jameson, Violet and Wyatt and "Grandma Crane" to many; dear sister of the late...

Nov 26, 2024

Ronald W. Wayda, US Airforce Veteran of Vietnam, age 76 passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.  Ron was the loving father of Amy (Kris) Keil; dearest son of the late Stephanie (nee Pluta) and the late William Wayda; cherished grandfather of Addison, Olivia, and Jackson; dear brother of Roxanne (Bill) Schularick and Denise (Chuck) Fricke;cherished uncle of Dustin(Erin),Scott and...

Nov 23, 2024

Philip D. Spagnolo 97, of Norridge, at Peace with Christ, Saturday, November 23, 2024 after a long illness. Philip attended Crane High School in Chicago and was drafted into the United States Army during World War II, serving in North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe with the 29th Infantry Division. After the war Philip returned to Chicago and...

Nov 22, 2024

Vittoria Nudo, nee Molinaro, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Vittoria was the beloved wife of the late Mario Nudo, Sr.; loving mother of Lorenzo "Larry" (Diane) Nudo, Linda (Thomas) Boesch and Mario, Jr. (Vita) Nudo; dear daughter of the late Annunziata and Achille Molinaro; cherished grandmother of Victoria (Michael) Harms, Nicholas (Kinga) Nudo, Mario Joseph Nudo,...

Nov 22, 2024

Rita Ergastolo, nee DeSena, age 76, born in Acerra (Prov. Di Napoli)  Italy, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Giuseppe Ergastolo; loving mother of Connie, Rosa, Franca and Patrizia, dear daughter of the late Rosa (Atteo) and the late Francesco DeSena, loving nonna of Candice and Silvana; dear sister of the late Vincenzo (late...

Nov 21, 2024

Andrew Powalish, age 99, at rest on November 21, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Wanta)  for 58 years. Loving father of Rene (Rick) Weber. Cherished grandfather of Brian (Mary) and Scott (Jen) Weber. Great-Grandfather of Kylie, Courtney and Colton. Dear brother of Stanley, Jo Anne, Katherine, Sarah, Joe, Al, Peter, Harry, Veronica, Paul and Betty. Fond uncle...

Nov 21, 2024

Marie C. Nosek, nee Garneau, age 92, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 21, 2024. Marie was the devoted wife of the late Robert A.; loving mother of Michael T. (Mary) Nosek, Mary E. (the late Tod) Bourgart, Ann M. (the late William) Kohut, Robert F. (Kimberly) Nosek and John J. (Teri) Nosek; dear daughter of the...

Nov 21, 2024

William M. Ruhl, 99, long time resident of Norridge, at rest November 21, 2024.  Father of Thomas Ruhl.  Beloved son of the late William and Anna Ruhl.  Dear brother of the late Marie (the late Franklin) Gassner. Fond uncle of Karen (David) Diersen, Paul (Ingrid) Gassner, the late Mary Ann Gassner; great uncle and great great uncle of many.  William...

Nov 21, 2024

Sarah L. Tripoli, (Baldassano), age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2024. Sarah was the beloved wife of the late Alfred "Fritz"; loving mother of Karen, Christiann, Anthony, Debra and Kim; dear grandmother of 12;  great grandmother of 3; caring sister of Joseph Baldassano and Josephine Christenson; special aunt of Judy, Connie, Gloria, Linda, and...

Nov 19, 2024

Rosa Martinelli Beloved wife of the late Rocco. Loving mother of Candida (Edoardo) Renghini, Domenico “Dino” (Gail) Martinelli, Nicola Martinelli, Franca Sher and Caterina ‘Cathy” Martinelli. Beloved daughter of the late Nicola and Caterina Palumbo. Fond Grandmother of Tito, Rocco, Enza, Rocco, Michael, Heather and Kenny. Great grandmother of Anthony, Alexis, Annalisa, Mikayla, Annamarie, Domenico, Cecilia, Joe, Dino, Mia, Jonathan,...

Nov 19, 2024

Tomasett L. Siek-Nelson, 71, of Des Plaines, at rest Tuesday, November 19, 2024.  Tommi was born and raised in Chicago. Growing up, she had many adventures that came from going to an all girl's high school, taking the Belmont bus to Cub's games and everywhere else, and traveling great distances with her parents and sister to get the best...

Nov 19, 2024

Peter S. Terzo of Elmwood Park, Age 77, Born in Chicago, IL on May 27, 1947, Passed away peacefully at his home in Fountain Hills, AZ on November 19, 2024. Devoted husband of Christine (nee Conti) for 56 years. Beloved son of the late John and Christine (nee Nichetta) Terzo. Dear son in law of the late Elmer and June...

Nov 19, 2024

Michael Prestia of Elk Grove Village was born September 29, 1960, peacefully entered into Heaven on November 19. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son whose legacy of love, faith, and hard work will forever remain in the hearts of those he touched.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Camille,...