Irma Giacchetti Danna, beloved wife of Pasquale Danna passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024 at the age of 95 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Huntley, IL.
Born on June 17, 1928 in Chicago, IL. Irma was the daughter of Anna Paris Giacchetti and Paolino (Paul) Giacchetti. She grew up in Chicago IL, where she attended Austin High School and developed a passion for art, dancing and sewing. After completing her education, Irma embarked on a successful career in payroll and accounting services for many large companies.
Irma was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was known for her kindness, unwavering love, fun loving energy on and off the dance floor and she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Irma is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Pasquale Danna, with whom she shared a lifetime of cherished memories, raised a large family, taught dance lessons, and won many games of bridge. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anna Paris Giacchetti and Paolino (Paul) Giacchetti, as well as her siblings: Temistocle (Thomas), Alveso (Peter), Elvezia (Elva), Olga (deceased as an infant), Assirto (Serto), Ettore (Edward), Olga, Alfredo (Fred), Ugo (Hugo), Dante and Marie, and is survived by her younger brother Paolino (Rosemary) Giacchetti. She is also survived by her five adoring children: Patricia (James) Koppe, Joseph (Kristy) Danna, Steven (Ramona) Danna, Lorraine (Jeffrey) Kras, and William Danna, along with her 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Irma's devotion to her family was evident in every aspect of her life, and her children were her greatest pride and joy.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 6-9pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A second visitation will be held at the funeral home, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 11am until 12:45am followed by a Funeral Mass at 1pm at St. Mary Catholic Church -10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. The burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be live streamed at 1pm https://www.facebook.com/defiorefuneral.com
Irma will be remembered for her generous spirit, her love of St. John knits fashion, her Oscar De La Renta perfume, her unwavering love for her family and her delicious Italian cooking. She had a special talent for bringing people together and creating lasting bonds that transcended time and distance. Her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntley, IL in Irma's memory. Your support during this difficult time is deeply appreciated.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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My deepest condolences to the entire Danna Family. Tears, tears and more tears.... Auntie Irma, my favorite Aunt for the past 66+ years, since the moment I met her. She has been an inspiration to me since childhood. I have many happy memories with the Danna Family and remember many times staying at your house when we were growing up and all the fun we had. Auntie Irma always made me feel significant, even though there was a house full of kids. She was a force to be reckoned with and a woman like no other. RIP Auntie Irma, I will carry you in my heart forever.
Pat - Very sorry to hear about Ann’s passing. I valued my times with you and Ann at the bridge table, and my times with you as my bridge partner. Reading Ann’s obituary, my wife Sandy and I became more aware of her family history and her interest in dancing. She and you have lived a full life. Living in Sun City, we have established so many relationships with neighbors and people we have met through the many activities available here. We have lived here for 20 years and feel like we have known these acquaintances for our entire lives. Thank you for being my friend and making me a better bridge player. Take care of yourself, I hope to see you at the bridge table as we go forward. Ron
Dear Pasquale, Joseph, Steven, William, Patricia, Lorraine, and Family, As the Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus, I offer you the sympathy and prayers of the Saint Viator High School community. Our hearts go out to you as you move forward on your journey of grief. We pray for you as you continue to share the stories, laugh and cry, and find ways to celebrate your wife, your mother, and the love you shared. As I read the obituary for this woman "known for her kindness, unwavering love, fun loving energy," as a "devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who dedicated her life to caring for her family," I was reminded of the following reading adapted from the Book of Sirach. “Let us praise an illustrious woman, faithful to her family and friends, strong in her love. At peace in her heart and her world, she has left us her good name, and we recount her life of praiseworthy deeds. A generous woman her good works will never be forgotten. Among her family and friends remains a rich inheritance born of her…. Her name lives on from generation to generation. We gather to sing her praises. We proclaim her wisdom and love of life all our days.” May God’s promise that life is changed, not ended, comfort you! May the knowledge your wife, your mother, lives on in your goodness, give you peace and hope! God bless you with the gifts you most need, Judith Judith Wampach Amberg Saint Viator High School Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus