Antoinette "Lois" Bucciarelli
(nee Marco)
Age 90 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. She was born on February 10, 1928 and a life-long resident of Joliet. Lois was the oldest of three children to Frank and Angeline (nee Fazio) Marco.
Lois is survived by her four sons, Barry (Patrice), Gregory (Sally), Douglas (Karen) and Todd (Gina) Bucciarelli. Her ten grandchildren, Brant (Krissy) Bucciarelli, Amie (Dave Sibert) Reader, Angela (Jason) Elwood, Christopher, Nico and Marco Bucciarelli; Antoinette (Bill) Lionhood, Laura Bucciarelli, Hali (Daniel) Heasley. Her twelve great-grandchildren, Britton, Mia and Blake Bucciarelli; Allison and Alaina Reader; Lincoln and Liberty Elwood; Billy, AJ and Elia Lionhood. Her brother-in-law, John "Jack" Dinoffri and by numerous nieces, nephews and several dear friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Natalie Dinoffri and her brother, Nicholas (Marilyn) Marco.
Lois was a graduate of Providence High School. She enjoyed participating in her four sons activities as they grew up. She spent many years cooking and hosting at her family restaurant, "Ernesto's Supper Club." Lois loved cooking and baking for family celebrations.
Lois's family would like to thank everyone at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home and Compassionate Care Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation for Antoinette "Lois" Bucciarelli will be held at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, 1201 Wyoming Ave. Joliet on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 9:30 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home or Compassionate Care Hospice would be appreciated