DeCicco, Patricia Ann
Patricia Ann DeCicco (nee Starnes/O’Rell) of Lombard, Illinois, after saying goodnight for the final time to her children and grandchildren, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 25, 2022, and blessedly only four hours later her name was offered in the prayers for the faithful departed at St Pius X 8 AM Sunday celebration. Born on October 28, 1938, in Downers Grove, Illinois, Patricia or Patsy as she was fondly referred to by her loving mother, Kathryn and her late brothers Jim, Bill and Ray, was even as a child loving and caring to those around her especially those less fortunate than her and supporting of other children at school that were noticeably in need of a friend. A High School friendship would turn into a lifelong relationship that would change her life when she met Carole DeCicco in sewing class, sharing similar interests and their love of laughter more so than sewing. Through Carole, Patricia met her eventual husband and father of her 6 children, John DeCicco Sr. After their marriage, which ended in divorce after 25 years, they all remained friends until John’s recent passing and continuing with daily phone calls from Carole up until the day Patricia left us. She was the most kind and forgiving Mother to her six children, the late John Anthony Jr., Frank Sr. (Kathleen), Diana (the late Bartolo) DeCicco-Gianfortune, Daniel Sr. (Eileen), Joseph (Leah), and Laura DeCicco-Castellon. While a stay-at-home Mom for most of her children’s schooling years, Mom was the chief cook, car pooler, teacher’s aide, pool lifeguard and recreational director for her 6 and all the kids who came along as a result of being the loving, caring, best house on the block Mom that she was. The only thing that gave her more pride than her kids were her grandchildren and great grandchildren, John Anthony III (Rhonda), Nicol (Graham), Frank Jr. (Allison), Diana (Eric), Jennifer (Ernesto), the late Nicholas, Bartolo (Silvia), Nicholas (Ashlee), Anthony John, Daniel Jr. (Bonnie), Jade (Spencer), Michael (Tommy), John James, Patrick, Kayla, Christopher (Brooke), Jack, John Anthony IV, Kailyn, Grace, Avery, Gabriella, Carmella, Caden, Ernesto Jr. (Tina), Antonio, Isabel, Dante, Julian, Rocco, and the most recent, Leonardo Joseph. Grandma Patti or G Patti’s special bond with all her grandkids was laughter, the sharing of food and always having time for each and every one of them. Her selfless love was the common link in the family chain that she has woven over all the many years we were blessed to have had her with us. At a birthday celebration a few years ago, in addition to receiving her beloved dog Daisy, a video tribute was shared with her and after viewing it through smiles, laughs and some tears, she declared that while she didn’t go out and build a company or have some long career in business, she knew then that her life’s accomplishments would be forever measured by her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and the lessons she taught them, the example that she was and the love that she has left for them to carry and to pass on to others. Until we meet again to one of life’s true treasures! Visitation will be held at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard IL, on Monday, October 3rd, 2022, from 4 -9 PM. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1025 E. Madison Street, Lombard, IL, at 10 AM. Interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton, IL. Info www.brustfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to a charity of your choice in Patricia’s name.
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