Anita G. Serpe, nee Foggia, 98; beloved wife of the late James G. Serpe; loving mother of Susan (Tom) Stengren, Stephen (Inge), Anita (Dan) Magel, Amy, Gerard, Camille (Michael ) Hardt, and the late John (Maura) and Jimmy; cherished grandmother of James (Natalie) Serpe, Maureen Serpe, Megan (Ben) Wrigley, Stephen Serpe II, Matthew Serpe, Sebastian Hardt, and Elizabeth Hardt; great grandmother of Violet and Vivian Wrigley; dearest daughter of the late Dominick (late Susie) Foggia; and sister to Vincent (Virginia) Foggia and the late John (late Sally) Foggia, Alex Foggia, Dominick Jr. (late Joan) Foggia; dearest daughter-in-law of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Serpe; dearest sister-in-law of the late Anthony (late Olga) Serpe,
Mary (late John) Cieslak, Florence Serpe, Guy (late Rose) Serpe, Rose (late Vincent) Speranza, Samuel (late Julie) Serpe, Agnes (late Tom) Briatta, and Camille (late Marino) DeMeo; and fond aunt and friend of many.
An extraordinary hostess and cook, Anita’s dinner invitations were coveted – and all were welcomed at her table. Her laughter was contagious and will be sorely missed.
Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, on Aug. 12 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral was Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
For funeral information, call 847-966-7302 or visit www.skajafuneralhomes.com.