Italia Marino

Italia Marino, nee DiMarco, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family, in the tranquility of her own home, at the Golden age of 95. Beloved Wife of the late Antonino for a loving 51 years. Devoted Mother of Caterina, Mario (Cosima), Savina (Vincenzo) Angileri, and Francesco (Sara). Loving Daughter of the late Francesco and the late Savoia, nee Bertone, DiMarco. Fond Grandmother of Antonino (Christina), Michael, Francesco (Jessica), Liana (Gaetano), Anthony, Rosalyn, Anthony, and Sofia. Great-Grandmother of Cassandra, Marco, Santino, Francesco and Vincenzo. Dear Sister of the late Vincenzina (the late Michele) Genna, the late Antonino (the late Antonina) DiMarco, the late Elvira (the late Angelo) Pipitone. Dear Daughter -In- Law of Mario and Caterina nee Genna Marino. Dear Sister-In-Law to the late Vincenzo (Antonina) Marino, and the late Maria (late Stefano) Agate. Dear Aunt, Great-Aunt and Great-Great-Aunt to many.

Italia’s life journeys made her into the tough woman she was. Living through natural disasters, troubled times, and dictatorships, she fought through every battle life threw at her and always came out even stronger. She conquered all. 

As a young girl, Italia’s passion for the arts emerged from the family business. Her parents organized incredible spectacles that traveled throughout Italy, featuring Italia in various performances. The one thing Italia loved more than the arts was her childhood sweetheart and husband Antonino. Italia and Antonino had known each other for almost their whole lives, growing up together in Marsala, Sicily. They went on to have 4 beautiful children. Determined to raise their kids here for a better life, the pair embarked on the journey to America. She, along with her husband sacrificed everything for her kids. Italia cherished every minute of her life, especially around the ones she loved. 

Italia’s love was endless,whether you were her own child, grandchild, great-grandchild,  or stranger you felt her love. Although sometimes it was tough love, it was as real as it gets. She was always honest, no matter who she spoke to. Italia was strong and assertive, always out of care and love. To those who were blessed to know her, her profound love will stay in our hearts forever .

Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation on Sunday, January 12, 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 Monday, January 13, 2025, from Russo’s Hillside Chapels at 8:30 a.m. Proceeding to St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 306 W. 4th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated promptly at 10:00 a.m. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ The King Garden Mausoleum, Hillside, Illinois. For additional information please call (708) 449-5300. Please sign Italia’s guestbook.

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