Marie A. Gagliano, 92 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Friday evening, May 13, 2016 at Journeycare in Barrington.
She was born November 12, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of Ambrose and Jennie (Cialoni) Fontechia. She was raised and educated in Chicago and met Louis P. Gagliano. Upon his return from WWII, they were married on October 19, 1946. They made their home in Chicago where they raised their family. Marie enjoyed time with her husband, they were together for over 70 years and were able to travel the world together. She loved baking cookies, crocheting and hosting parties and family gatherings.
She is survived by her sons, Louis A. Gagliano (Fran Pecoraro) of Huntley, Donald A. (Rosalind) Gagliano of San Antonio, Texas and Ronald (Sylvia) Gagliano of Huntley, her grandchildren, Louis (Sonja), Tamara (Brian Hopkins), Lauren (Eric Gagliano-Saline), Amanda & Michael and her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lillian & Adrianna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis in February of this year, her brothers, Nick, Joe & Pat and her sister, Louise.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and on Tuesday, May 17th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Journeycare Foundation.
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Our hearts go out to you. What a great lady and a wicked poker player! She will be missed.
We will always cherished the beautiful memories and love that Aunt Mary has given through out her life. Aunt Mary will always be in our hearts forever. We will always love you Aunt Mary.
I was privileged to see and talk to Marie every day in recent months and I miss her. I'm so sorry for your loss. Peace and prayers.
Mary and Louie: I can’t begin to tell you how many times my thoughts have been with you, with Grandma and yes, with Tina. When Gina and I moved from the apartment to Arlington Heights and the divorce was final, it took so long to get on my feet and rebuild and start a new life. You were never far in thought and always in our hearts. We hope you’re both resting in peace. Carole and Gina