Erminia (Carani) Pasquesi

Erminia Pasquesi, age 99, of Highland Park passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Springs of Vernon Hills. Born November 9, 1922 in Le Borelle, Modena, Italy to the union of Sante and Vittoria (Bartolai) Carani.  On February 15, 1947 in the Church of Monticello she married Joseph "Lino" Pasquesi and the couple started their family. In September of 1954 the young couple immigrated to America with their one year old son.  Residing in Highland Park she devoted her life to her husband and son. She enjoyed sewing and was a talented seamstress. She was also an outstanding cook, if you were lucky you would get a coveted invitation for dinner at her table.  She was a member of St. James Church and the Sacred Heart Guild of St. James Church.

Beloved Wife of the late Joseph "Lino" Pasquesi who passed away on March 15, 2019. Loving Mother of Graziano (Carrie) Pasquesi of Vernon Hills. Cherished Nonna of Katie (Rich) Formato of Brooklyn, NY, Mary (Matthew) Jercich of Chicago, Julia Pasquesi of Mundelein and Christina Pasquesi of Chicago. Great grandmother "Big Nonna" of Michael and Mia Jercich. Dear sister of the late Domenico (Anna) Carani of Highwood. Fond Zia to Marianne (Tony) Lucente of Highland Park, Marco (Shelley) Carani of Colorado, Alberto Pasquesi, Mauro Lorenzini and Paulo Lorenzini of Modena, Italy. Dear Sister-In-Law of the late Angelo (Nella nee: Mucci) and Giuseppina (late Valerio) Lorenzini all of Modena, Italy

Visitation Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral mass 10:00 AM at Saint James Church, 134 North Avenue, Highwood. Rev. JoAndre Beltran, celebrant. Entombment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, Illinois

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