Geraldine “Gerri” Pontarelli Fasano, 81, of Elmhurst, died in her home May 20. She is survived by her daughters-Tina M. Fasano and Claudine M. Fasano Origitano, her grandsons-Vincent T. Brunson and Reed C. Brunson, her son-in-law Thomas C. Origitano, her brother-in-law Bruno R. Fasano, her cousin Rosario Anthony Pontarelli, and her many godchildren, nieces and nephews. Gerri was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vincent L. Fasano (1940-93), her parents Nicholas and Nicolina Pontarelli, her Uncle Ritchie and Aunt Rose Ahlbach, her sisters-Aileen “Lu Lu” Frigoletti, Dolores Russo (the late William Russo), Mary Jane Lunetta (the late John Lunetta), her Aunt Concetta Carcerano (the late Joseph Carcerano), her brother-in-laws Joseph Fasano (the late Bonnie Fasano) and Robert “Bob” Fasano (the late Cynthia Fasano). Gerri lived a life filled with love, loyalty, honor and class. She inspired family, friends, neighbors, and many children as a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, the Elmhurst Hospital Guild, and as a lunch lady at Lincoln School. She spent most of her time helping women, parents, and children by spreading love and laughter. Visitation Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 3:00 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 for a Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, June 2, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst. Entombment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105, or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 10393, Chicago, IL 60610 or Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, Second Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Laura Werly
We loved our neighbor, Gerri! She was a delight. We send our condolences to her daughters and grandsons and all who loved her fiercely. May she rest next to Vince.
Love, Laura and Tom Werly
Scott Mulvanny
Gerri was like a 2nd mother to me; she always had a huge hug and a huge meal whenever I found my way over to the Fasano house to hang out with Claudine or to spend a holiday. I will always remember her great laugh as we would sit at the table in the kitchen and laugh at how silly Claude and I were as teenagers and all of the crazy things that always seemed to have going on in life. I am sad that I will not be able to see her off in person, but she was loved by many in her life and I will get to hear that great laugh somewhere down the line. Hugs and love to Claude, Tina, Vince and Reed, Grammy was amazing and we were so very lucky to have her in our lives.
Love you always Gerri,
Scotty