Rosemary “Ro” Scavone, 90, of Lake in the Hills, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026.
Rosemary was born June 4, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Anthony and Grace (Santoro) LaGioia. On November 6, 1954, she married the love of her life, Anthony Scavone Sr. Together, they built a beautiful life centered on love, faith, and family.
Rosemary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and Gigi who dedicated her life to those she loved. Family was truly the heart of everything she did. She took immense pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, finding her greatest happiness in their lives and accomplishments. Her love was unconditional, her devotion unwavering, and her family was always her greatest blessing.
A woman of deep Catholic faith, Rosemary found strength and comfort in prayer and faithfully prayed the Rosary every day. Her faith guided her life and was reflected in the kindness, generosity, and selfless love she shared with others. Rosemary leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, and love that will continue through the generations. Her gentle spirit and loving presence will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.
She is survived by her loving children, Ralph (Sarina) Scavone, Julie (Mike) Petschenko, and Rosemary “Cookie” (Peter) Terranova; and her daughter-in-law, Donna Scavone. She was the cherished grandmother of Carmela (Sergio), Michelle (John), Mike (Lisa), Nicole (Conor), Tony (Kaity), Lisa (Dean), Roxanne (Kyle), Nina, Tony III, Mia, Mira, and Lola; and the proud Gigi of 16 great-grandchildren, and by her sister, Grace Ann LaGioia.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Anthony Scavone Sr.; and her son, Tony Scavone.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
A Second visitation will take place at St. Mary Catholic church, followed by a funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association.
For further information, please contact DeFiore Funeral Home at 847-515-8772. Online condolences may be shared at www.defiorefuneral.com.
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Ro, you were truly the best mother in law anyone could ever ask for. I loved you like a mother, and I will forever be grateful for the love, kindness, and warmth you showed me throughout the years. Thank you for always being so good to me and making me feel so loved. I will miss you more than words can say, but I know you will always hold a special place in my heart.
There are no words to say to my nieces and nephews who were Rosemary‘s children except that I am so proud of you all for the way you kept your mother close to you and you were also devoted to her when she was living. I know she was very proud of all her family always ready to whip out photographs to show people how they were growing and thriving. I commend you all I was family to Rosemary since I’m 14 years old and she was 16 when she was going out with my brother Tony I know he loved her with all his heart. I’m glad they will finally be together in heaven with their son Tony God rest your soul,Ro.