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Georgeanne Pellettieri Obituary

Georgeanne "Che Che" Pellettieri, nee Graziano, age 62, 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. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle (1 mi. west of Roselle/Bloomingdale Rd.). 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. Anthony & Daniel Morizzo Funeral Directors. Info 630-889-1700.
Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Apr. 21, 2008.

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Carm Panzarella

April 25, 2008

I was so saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. May your wonderful memories help you all through these hard times.

Milli Striegl

April 24, 2008

Dear Nino:

My sincere sympathy to you and your family on your great loss. I'm sorry I did not attend the wake to extend my condolences personally but I hadn't heard the sad news until now. Georgeanne was a good person and friend when I worked at Ravenswood and it was always fun when occasionally I ran into her (and you) at Daddy Maxwell's in Williams Bay or I drove past your house or she walked by mine on Dartmouth. It's strange...Last Saturday, I was in Daddy Maxwell's and thought about Georgeanne and wondered why I hadn't seen you and her in awhile sharing breakfast. Now I know and it saddens me. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Lynnette Knafelc

April 23, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cathy Cook

April 22, 2008

To the family of Georgeanne Pellettieri: It was a pleasure to have known Georgeanne, she was so encouraging and supportive to me, from the time I meet her, when she was shopping at The Container Store to when she hired me to work for her and the Health Advisor Department at Advocate. She had "A Million Dollar Smile" that she greeted you with everyday. Everytime I hear the song "Celebrate Good Times" I will think fondly of her when she would play and sing it in the department during good times and meetings. Please rest in the assurance God will never let you go, always follow where his gentle hand may lead you. For He's promised to provide for all your needs and challenges and to supply you with strength to make it through these difficult times to come. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile.

Molly Francis

April 22, 2008

I worked for and had the pleasure of GP's company 5 days a week. She was a mentor, friend, and a shoulder. One of the things that impressed me was her love for her family. She totally got that a grandmother's tug at the heart was physical. She often came in tired on Monday from the weekend with the boys. I remember a call she made to a restaurant because her grandson was taking a date there and she wanted to make sure he got a "good table". She loves you.

Mary Godlewski

April 22, 2008

Georgeanne was the greatest boss I have ever worked with. I was blessed to have known her for the past eight years. We often spoke about her grandchildren and the joy she experienced while with them. My prayers are with your family.

Kimberly Perryman

April 22, 2008

I was very fortunate to work with Georgeanne.She taught me to believe in my own abilities and to lead by example. Her warm smile and encouraging words will always stay in my heart. I will miss her greatly. My prayers are with the family. It is a hard journey,God will comfort you day by day.

Eartha Ingram

April 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I thank God, and the family for allowing Georgeann, a woman of wisdom to be a part of my life. She was a strong leader that we all learned from. She shared her knowledge with us. I will miss her in the body, but her spirit will always be with us.

Ann Crilly

April 22, 2008

I only met Georgeanne briefly, while working as a temporary employee at HealthAdvisor. The incredibly compassionate and helpful culture she enabled, there, is a legacy to the sort of person, and leader, she was.

Marilyn & Ed Ludwig

April 21, 2008

We will dearly miss one of our finest neighbors. Georgeanne's mutual appreciation of nature's beauty in flowers, in addition to her contagious smile and bubbly personality, were inspiring to our family.
Our family extends deepest sympathy to yours.

Hilda Fabiani

April 21, 2008

I will always be grateful to Georgeanne for the opportunity of working in Health Advisor and the encouragement she gave me to pursue my education and career goals. She was a blessing and she will truly be missed. My sympathy and prayers go out to her family for their great loss.

Ric Lee

April 21, 2008

My deepest condolences to both the Pellettieri and Graziano families. I did not know Georgeanne well on a personal level, but I did work with her for a number of years as a Web site vendor for Advocate. She was always a pleasure to work with and I suspect she was even moreso in her personal life. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Karen Karkoska

April 21, 2008

I was one of the lucky ones to know Georgeanne! Everyone she met will remember her laugh, her love of life & how she met each challenge that came her way.

She always encouraged each person she met to live up to their potential. She was an inspiration to me- a great wife, mom, and friend a GREAT person!

Victor Sotelo

April 21, 2008

Michele,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I know how much she battled so please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Though I never met your mom, I can tell just by her thoughtful, caring (and funny) daughter what a wonderful woman/mother she must have been! My deepest condolences to you, your dad, Nate and the rest of your family.

Friends,
Victor

Elaine Skowronski

April 21, 2008

Georgeanne was a special person in my life who will never leave me even though she is gone.She is held close in so many hearts especially within her Healthadvisor family.

Kathleen McCabe

April 21, 2008

Georgeanne will be sorely missed in HealthAdvisor. She brought a different kind of management to the department through her witty and personable ways! We were so lucky to have had her as our manager for as long as we did. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May your memories of her bring you comfort.

Frieda Koss

April 21, 2008

My sincere condolences to Georgeanne's family. She was an excellent administrator; a warm human being and a great example. It was a joy to work for her.

Rosa Wills

April 21, 2008

I will never forget Georgeanne for giving me another chance with Advocate Healthcare. She taught me that it's ok to trust in Corporate America. It was her encouragement that motivated me to pursue my highest potential. Thank you, Georgeanne. You Can Rest, Now. And to the family: God has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Louise Quish

April 21, 2008

You are even more deeply in my thoughts today as you have never been forgotten. We who have been lucky enough to have known "Chi Chi" for so many years are blessed to have so many cherished memories to hold onto.

May God now hold her close, and protect her wonderful family, and bless them daily with... and through her love for them.
With Deepest Sympathy and Love,
Louise

Betty and Don Burns

April 21, 2008

A Mass will be offered for Georgeanne
at St. Joseph Church on Sept.28th at
10:30 a.m. Am sure she is already with the angels! Our deepest sympathy to the entire family, but especially to Robert.

Brenda Jacobs

April 21, 2008

I will always be grateful to Georgeanne for the opportunity she gave me 10 years ago to be a part of the Health Advisor Department. It changed my life. She was a blessing to me and so many others. She will truly be missed. My sympathy and prayers go out to her family for their great loss.

Aimee Quish

Aimee Quish

April 21, 2008

I was devastated to receive the call from my father telling me of your great loss. No matter how many years have passed, both of my parents have held the memories of times shared with Che Che and the entire family close to their hearts, and I myself, will never forget sleeping over as a child, nor how kind and how much fun she was. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with all of you. Love, Aimee Quish

Thomas Quish

April 21, 2008

Wife, Mother, Teacher, and Friend - You will be missed.

The last time you were in my house and sitting in the family room you kept trying to get comfortable on the loveseat. Alas, you exclaimed "My feet don't touch the ground". I bought a footrest for the height challenged right after that. Love ya Georgeanne...

Tom Quish & Peggy Kivler

larry palmissano

April 21, 2008

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GEORGEANNE WAS A GREAT PERSON I WORK AT ADVOCATE AND MY SISTER ELAINE WORKS IN HEALTH ADVISOR

Elena Alvarez

April 21, 2008

I would just like the family to know that Georgeanne gave me a whole new start in life by believing in me and giving me the opportunity to work in Health Advisor 8 years ago. She will be truly missed, especially her everyday smiling morning greeting. Thank you for letting me be a part of this family. My prayers for strength and comfort are with you all.

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