Elda “Herbie” T. Marassa, nee DiGirolamo, age 81, loving wife of Joseph for 60 years; beloved mother of Maria (James) Lahey, Rose (Denny) Fox and Joseph Marassa Jr.; dearest grandmother of Joseph (Sara) Cunningham, Kathryn (David) Wieser, Maria (Kenneth) Kirchner, Alanna Fox, Michelle and Christina Marassa; proud great-grandmother of Tyler Cunningham and Zachary Kirchner; dear sister of Ceil (the late Lester) Flesher, Sarah (the late Thomas) Naughton, the late Louise DiGirolamo and the late Uncle Murph; lifelong cherished friend of Catherine “Katie” Cannarozzi and Lorraine DiGrazia; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Animal Welfare League, 10305 Southwest Hwy., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Funeral Saturday, 10:15 a.m., from Kosary Funeral Home, 9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park, to St. Bernadette Church for Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment private. 708-499-3223
