Mrs. Georgeanne Pellettieri of Downers Grove

Georgeanne "Che Che" Pellettieri, nee Graziano, age 62; of Downers Grove, Illinois. Beloved wife of Nino M. Pellettieri of 41 years; beloved mother of Michele Marie Pellettieri-Ecker (Mike) and Mary Beth Pellettieri-Swanson (Noah); dear sister of Thomas Graziano (Deirdre) and Robert Graziano (Terry); proud grandmother of Nathaniel J. Ecker, Nils Leonard Swanson and Lucas George Swanson; fond sister-in-law of Joseph Pellettieri (Marilyn) and Florence Winfield; close friend to Louise O'Brien, nee Pope, the "Club Girls" and dog friend Flower; cherished aunt, cousin, friend and mentor to many. Passed away from pancreatic cancer Friday, April 18, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents Helen, nee Herdzina, and George Graziano and brother Gary Graziano. Born in Chicago, Georgeanne was a longtime resident of Downers Grove and part time resident of Williams Bay, WI. She graduated from Siena High School (1963) and received her BA from Elmhurst College. In her professional career, most recently Director of Marketing Operations Strategic Planning & Growth Division at Advocate Health Care, Georgeanne influenced the careers and lives of many. A lover of life, avid gardener and skier and member of the Executive Women's Golf Association, Georgeanne touched hearts and inspired all that she met. She was a tremendous soul and will be greatly missed. Friends and family to meet for visitation Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Church, 4825 Highland Ave. in Downers Grove. In lieu of flowers, donations to Geneva Lake Conservancy, P.O. Box 588, 398 Mill St., Fontana, WI 53125, or Friends of Kishwauketoe Ltd., P.O. Box 580, Williams Bay, WI 53191. Special gratitude to Maria Javelona of Vital Wellness Home Care, your caring spirit and warm personality was a blessing in our time of need. Wake, Memorial Service, Committal and Burial Service; handled by Morizzo Family Funeral Chapels and Cremation Services. This Life Tributes page has been created to make it easy for Family and Friends to share memories, photos and videos. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Visitation, Life Celebration, Committal and Burial Service entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home / Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), 6 minutes South of Palatine Road and Barrington Road, 6 minutes North of Schaumburg Road and Barrington Road, in Hoffman Estates / South Barrington, Illinois 60169.

Mrs. Georgeanne Pellettieri of Downers Grove

December 31, 1945 - April 18, 2008