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Filomena Willis Obituary
Age 58; Dearly beloved wife of the late William B. Willis; Dearest daughter of the late Federico Cassano and of the late Celeste Cassano; the Best (and Only) Mom to Vanessa (Steve) Stelloh and James (Stephanie) Willis. Loving sister to Francesca (Dino) Braglia. Greatest Nana to her grandbabies Nathan and Logan Stelloh and many, many more. Caring aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 4pm to 7pm with a Prayer Service at 6pm at Belmont Funeral Home, 7120 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago. Cremation to be private. Info 773-286-2500 or www.belmontfuneralhome.com
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Lisa Tomlin
January 14, 2026
Dearest Fil, you are greatly missed by all who love you. Your smile lit the hearts of so many. You are at peace with those you loved in life and who are also no longer with us. ❤
Lisa Tomlin
January 14, 2024
Fil's smile and laugh was infectious. She made everyone around her smile just being in her presence. I only have carefree and happy memories spending our younger years together doing whatever we felt like doing to celebrate our youth, have fun and just be carefree. Our adult lives were few due to responsibility and families but always wonderful when we got the chance to spend time together. . I wish we could have spent more time together as the years flew by. You are loved and missed my dear friend.
Lisa Tomlin
January 14, 2022
My Memories are beautiful and filled with fun, carefree times. A smile that lit up a room and a presence so genuinely loved. Filomena was a beautiful person inside and out and she is missed dearly.
My heart go out to each family member who loved and cherished her in so many ways.
Debbie Behrens
January 22, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Willis Family on your loss! May you find comfort in the moments you shared!
My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow! I will keep you in my thoughts and may God watch over your family and keep you in his tender care!
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Debbie Baldwin
January 21, 2021
My condolences to the family. My son's, Sean and Richard always spoke very highly of Mrs Willis. They know her through James, their friend. I am very sorry for your lost. God bless you all.
Steve and Darlene
January 20, 2021
In order to become an angel, one must be in Gods hands, so we now know there is one more angel above us.
Patty Hanson
January 20, 2021
I met Filomena when she came to work for Aramark a year ago. We only worked together for 2 1/2 months, but we became friends and enjoyed working with each other. Filomena was all about her family, her children and their spouses, but she lived her life around Nathan and Logan, as she always called them her grandbabies! She had a heart of gold and always pushed through no matter how she felt. I love and will miss you Filomena Patty
Lynn Johansen
January 20, 2021
Vanessa and family... So sorry for your loss.
Kristen Perkins
January 20, 2021
To the family and friends Filomena Willis, my deepest condolences to you all . I’m so sorry To here about her passing. im so sad . she was so beautiful and sweet and so much more . May she Rest In Peace and not be in pain or suffering anymore. Love to you all . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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