Maria Palese

Birth Date: 
Tuesday, June 9, 1936
Date of Death: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Maria L. Palese, nee: Ceresa, 89 years. Loving Wife of the late Robert "Bob" M. Palese. Loving mother to Stephanie Palese (Chuck Curtis), late Audrey Casey (Dennis), and Bill (Celine) Palese. Caring Auntie of Anne (Greg), Gerald (Liz), late Carl (Adrian), late Therese (late Ray), Judy (Pete) and Mary Lynn (Rob). Beloved Grandmother of Christian (Lizy), Dominick (Gaby), Anthony, William, Isabella Palese and Abigail Casey. Dearest Great-Grandmother of Malachi, Ezekiel, Saul, and Catalina Palese. Loved by many great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Sunday 4-8pm at Rago Brothers Funeral Home 624 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612. [Jack LaRocco F.D.] Everyone is asked to assemble Monday at 9am at Holy Rosary Church 612 N. Western Ave for visitation, Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Following mass procession to Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1400 S. Wolf Road Hillside, IL 60162 for internment.

Visitation: 
Sunday, November 23, 2025 - 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Funeral Service: 
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 10:00am
Family and friends should meet at the church Monday. Visitation begins at 9am, mass at 10am
Interment: 
Queen of Heaven Cemetery (procession to cemetery will follow the mass)

Guestbook

Jack LaRocco
REST IN PEACE MARIA
Paul Pawluk
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Maria since I was very young, and her kindness and warmth were a special part of our neighborhood, my childhood, and the many years since. She will always be remembered with love. With sincere condolences, Paul Pawluk