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November 18, 2020November 21, 2020

Genevieve B. Cesario

  • Posted by Marya Gibbons in Obituary
  • 24 Comments on Genevieve B. Cesario

Genevieve B. Cesario, nee Stachnik, of Elmhurst, former teacher and librarian at Immaculate Conception Grade School, realtor with Schiller Real Estate and director of Chicago Contract Bridge Association; graduate of Fontbonne College and Rosary College; beloved wife of Joseph T.; loving mother of Joseph R. (Ellen), Andrew (Diane), Katie (Chris Newitt) Cesario, Mary (Jeffrey) Harrold and Amy Cesario; proud grandmother of Elijah, Lily Rose, Rocco, Aza, Charles, Lauren and Casey; dear sister of John P. (Mary) Stachnik and Kathryn (William J.) Cesario; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet Saturday, 9:15 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst. Interment Private. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please note that the family thanks all attendees in advance for their show of support, however facility capacity is limited and we request all attendees maintain social distancing, wear a mask and be respectful of the time so all have a chance to pay their condolences. Livestream link and information to reserve your space for Mass available through the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

**Livestream link available here  – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2QGm_o4y1E&feature=youtu.be

To make a reservation for Mass please email your name and amount of people to rsvp@icelmhurst.org


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VISITATION

Friday

Nov

20

5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126

VISITATION

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday

Nov

21

9:30 a.m. at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
134 Arthur Street
Elmhurst, IL

INTERMENT

Private

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the

Elmhurst Public Library, 125 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

 

Comments (24)

  1. Logan

    November 19, 2020 at 6:50 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of your family at this time.

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  2. Joyce Sirota

    November 19, 2020 at 6:50 am

    Please know that you’re all in my thoughts and prayers. Genny always had a beautiful smile, a kind word, a bright mind and a love of the game of Bridge, where I interacted with her. I hope your many fond memories of her as a wife, mom, grandmother and aunt will be a comfort. I know all her friends will miss her, too. Joyce

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  3. Fred Spitzzeri

    November 19, 2020 at 7:06 am

    Joe and family, my deepest condolences. I had the opportunity to give Genny and her friends Bridge lessons some years ago. Such a nice lady, and a good Bridge player. My first student to become a Life Master. So sorry for your loss.

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  4. Pat Ring Larson

    November 19, 2020 at 7:16 am

    Even though I haven’t had contact with Genny in years I remember her as a fun, beautiful, caring, talented, giving, civil minded woman. I played bridge with her years ago and she was a star to say the least. I knew her husband Joe and heard he’s fighting cancer. may i send my love and prayers to your family.

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  5. DIXIE PASSARDI

    November 19, 2020 at 7:53 am

    I am so so sorry. I was fortunate to have met her and have her in my home several times. A great lady and she will be missd. God bless to all of the family

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  6. Ray & Patti

    November 19, 2020 at 8:21 am

    Amy, EJ, & Aza, condolences to you & your family. From the Hamilton family.

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  7. Jack Failla

    November 19, 2020 at 8:39 am

    A Beautiful Lady in every regard
    May perpetual light shine upon her

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  8. Margy McCall

    November 19, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Al anWWe send our heartfelt sorrow at the passing of Genny. We shared a lot of joy with her, Joe, and children. May she Rest In Peace, Margy and Al

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  9. mark stein

    November 19, 2020 at 10:24 am

    we met thru duplicate bridge, may her memory be for a blessing.

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  10. Joanne Bade

    November 19, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Condolences and prayers to Joe and family. Will be watching for information regarding live-streaming of the funeral Mass. I know how difficult this time is for all of you.

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  11. Carol vetter

    November 19, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    She was very special I played bridge with her often in the hinsdale duplicate group
    She was very very good. Had top master points
    So sorry she is gone
    May god bless her family

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  12. James & Melissa Peterson

    November 19, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

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  13. Pat and Fred Princehorn

    November 19, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    We are saddened by the loss of Genny. She was enjoyable at the bridge table. Our prayers are with your family.

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  14. Kathy Baggot Ward

    November 19, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    Please accept our deepest condolences…so sorry to hear such tragic news…Joe, please know you are in our prayers as is John Stachnick….Kathy & Jerry Ward

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  15. Bill & Linda Maciejewski

    November 20, 2020 at 8:19 am

    Our deepest condolences to the Cesario family.

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  16. Kathy (Thompson) Ross

    November 20, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    I have fond childhood memories of my cousin, Gen, who lived with my other cousins, Kathy & John in Aunt Kay’s & Uncle Ray’s Gambrel roofed house just 3 blocks away from our family. With my sister, Mary, and brothers Bill & Phil, we walked the shortcut alleys to play/visit together frequently. Gen gave loving care to her collection of Madame Alexander dolls in her front bedroom facing Washington Blvd; played the piano at family holidays; loved reading, & helped build fort/havens under low growing tree limbs in the vacant lot next door that Uncle Ray kept mown. We shared an enchanted childhood.

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  17. Kathy (Thompson) Ross

    November 20, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    I have fond childhood memories of my cousin, Gen, who lived with my other cousins, Kathy & John in Aunt Kay’s & Uncle Ray’s Gambrel roofed house just 3 blocks away from our family. With my sister, Mary, and brothers Bill & Phil, we walked the shortcut alleys to play/visit together frequently. Gen gave loving care to her collection of Madame Alexander dolls in her front bedroom facing Washington Blvd; Gen played the piano at family holidays; loved reading, & helped build fort/havens under low growing tree limbs in the vacant lot next door that Uncle Ray kept mown. We shared an enchanted childhood.

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  18. Mike & Margaret Brennan

    November 20, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    Joe and family, You may or may not recall that we lived across the street from you from 1979 to 1986. Katie used to babysit for our kids, Tim, Bridget and Katherine. Joe used to give me rides to the train from time to time. We remember Jenny very well and very warmly. A wonderful lady. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on her passing. We were very saddened to hear the news. We are sure that this is a hard time for all of you and will be for quite some time. We hope and pray that you will be at peace and that your hearts will heal in time. With sympathy, Mike & Margaret

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  19. Tony and Denise Stachnik

    November 20, 2020 at 10:18 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to you, Joe, and your family. Gather close now with those you love to remember Gen and celebrate her life. We will be there with you in spirit as we livestream the Mass. By the way, I still remember what an honor it was to serve as an altar boy with your brother John (Cesario) at Gen’s and your wedding Mass.

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  20. Jack Harty

    November 21, 2020 at 12:27 am

    My deep condolences to Joe and your family.

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  21. Steve and Bonnie Sovern

    November 21, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    To the wonderful Genny Cesario family our heartfelt sympathies at this moment of incredible loss. Please know of our love and support and that we share in the remembrances of a joyous and well lived life. God blesses you all.

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  22. Jean Kaczmarek

    November 23, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Joe,
    My heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family as you pass through this very difficult time.

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  23. Margie and Pat Arthurs

    November 23, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    Sending our condolences to Joe and the entire Cesario family. So very sorry to hear of Genny’s passing. May your beautiful memories bring you peace at this difficult time.

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  24. Gwendolyn (Norgle) Reedy

    December 31, 2020 at 2:57 am

    Beautiful photos of one of my favorite teachers. As a tough, challenging, smart, strong leader, who also knew when to be silly and warm, your mom made a huge impression on me as a 4th grader. She was a true coach, a natural. It was a bonus that she was also the mother of one of my friends so I had the honor of also seeing her in her home life. Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers to you, Cesario children and grandchildren.

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