Mary Agnes Ponticelli
Services
Obituary
Mary Agnes Ponticelli, 87, of Brookfield, passed away on December 15th, 2022 after a battle with lung cancer. Mary was born November 19th, 1935 to Daniel & Mary Schweppe in Chicago.
Mary was a dedicated social worker in Chicago and later implemented the PTA at Brook Park elementary and served as the president. She also worked in the cafeteria at RBHS and was instrumental in forming a union.
Mary and Nick eloped 70 years ago and went on to have 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Family was the most important thing to Mary, she would say “look what we started Nick.” Mary enjoyed decorating for the holidays including decorating her basement which was lovingly referred to as Mary’s Irish Times. It remained decorated all year. She enjoyed family vacations in Florida and cherished the time she took her daughters to Ireland.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, her brother Daniel (Tiny) and sister Catherine (Mickey). She is survived by her devoted husband Nick, children, Clarice (Tony), Noreen (Cipriano), Michael, and Nickalette (Tom). Her grandchildren, Veronica (Andy), Daniel (Julia), Natalie, Jackie (Tony), Cassandra (Johnny), Conner and Caleb. Her Great grandchildren, Aubree, Kadence, Sophia, Noah, Jackson and Lucas. She was loved deeply, will be missed greatly and will always be remembered.
Visitation will be held at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513 on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Funeral Wednesday 10:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, Mass 11 A.M.
Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
A celebration of life will immediately follow, with a special toast of Baileys. Location to be announced.
In lieu of flowers the family requests if you are able, please make a donation to Michael Ponticelli’s home, Aspire Chicago. Mary dedicated her life to ensure her son had the best resources available. https://aspirechicago.com
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
For those of you that would like to express your condolences to the family, please click on the link below and you can leave the family a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card to the Family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, c/o the Mary Ponticelli Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.
Mary was a dedicated social worker in Chicago and later implemented the PTA at Brook Park elementary and served as the president. She also worked in the cafeteria at RBHS and was instrumental in forming a union.
Mary and Nick eloped 70 years ago and went on to have 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Family was the most important thing to Mary, she would say “look what we started Nick.” Mary enjoyed decorating for the holidays including decorating her basement which was lovingly referred to as Mary’s Irish Times. It remained decorated all year. She enjoyed family vacations in Florida and cherished the time she took her daughters to Ireland.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, her brother Daniel (Tiny) and sister Catherine (Mickey). She is survived by her devoted husband Nick, children, Clarice (Tony), Noreen (Cipriano), Michael, and Nickalette (Tom). Her grandchildren, Veronica (Andy), Daniel (Julia), Natalie, Jackie (Tony), Cassandra (Johnny), Conner and Caleb. Her Great grandchildren, Aubree, Kadence, Sophia, Noah, Jackson and Lucas. She was loved deeply, will be missed greatly and will always be remembered.
Visitation will be held at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513 on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Funeral Wednesday 10:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, Mass 11 A.M.
Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
A celebration of life will immediately follow, with a special toast of Baileys. Location to be announced.
In lieu of flowers the family requests if you are able, please make a donation to Michael Ponticelli’s home, Aspire Chicago. Mary dedicated her life to ensure her son had the best resources available. https://aspirechicago.com
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
For those of you that would like to express your condolences to the family, please click on the link below and you can leave the family a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card to the Family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, c/o the Mary Ponticelli Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.