Barbara Ann Granata

Barbara Ann Granata, nee LaPorte, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in her daughter’s home in Fairhope, Alabama at the golden age of 87. Beloved Wife of the late Louis Granata. Devoted Mother of Randy (Randall) Granata and Robin (Ed) Joly. Loving Daughter of the late Louis and the late Philomena, nee D’Orio, LaPorte. Fond Grandmother of Chritopher, Alexandra, Courtney, Patrick (Kassie), Zed, Joshua, Zaden and Zane. Loving Great-Grandmother of Allison, Levi and Emilia. Dear Sister of the late Allen (the late Marilyn) LaPorte. Dear Aunt of Nieces & Nephews.

Barbara worked part time in the hospitality industry for the O’Hare Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois for more than 40 years (never retired). Barbara was a woman of grace, full of life, who genuinely loved people. Barbara will be deeply missed, yet she made it known she was going to be with The Father. She was a woman of deep faith and an incredible witness to what it means to be made in his image.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's name to Equine Dreams would be greatly appreciated. https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/4451226           Mom always had a heart for children. She knew this organization well (since 1998). Equine Dreams does not charge fees for their clients for services. They demonstrate the image of Christ and all of the fruits of the spirit. 

Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim & Wolf Road). Funeral to follow on Friday, August 22, 2025 from Russo’s Hillside Chapels at 9:00 a.m. proceeding to Divine Providence Catholic Church, 2550 Mayfair Avenue, Westchester, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated promptly at 10:00 a.m. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery / Christ the King Garden Mausoleum, Hillside, Illinois. For additional information, please call (708) 449-5300.