JoAnna T. Rice

Date of Death: 
Saturday, December 26, 2020

JoAnna T. Rice went to Heaven on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 14, 1938 the daughter of Frank J. and Cecilia (BALISTERI) Mortellaro. Married to Kenneth J. Rice who proceeded her in death in 2015. She was loving mother of three children: Paula L. (Paul), Kenny (Tamara), and David M. Rice. She is preceded in death by two brothers Samuel and Frank J. Mortellaro JR., and grand daughter, Meghan. Grandmother of Delilah, Bryanna, and Noelle- and many more great grandchildren; and nieces and nephew.
Ma, you will be forever in our hearts. She loved her cats and dogs, and many other things, for those that knew her know what they were.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Animal House Shelter INC. 13005 Ernesti Rd Huntley, IL 60142
www.animalhouseshelter.com
1-847-961-5541

Visitation: 
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - 9:30am to 10:30am
The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (Irving Park Rd.)
Funeral Service: 
St. Rosalie Church
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - 11:00am
Interment: 
St. Joseph Mausoleum

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Joan M Rejczyk
Paula, No matter how old we are, it's never easy to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Joanie

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Henrietta Adamowski
Mrs Rice was always kind and friendly to me and my children ,she had a amazing heart, I will miss her alot! She was so full of spunk, didnt expect her to go so soon.