Hammond, Indiana
LILLIAN M. PRASCO (NEE DINELLI) MERRILLVILLE, IN Lillian M. Prasco (nee Dinelli), age 98 of Merrillville, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Prasco, Sr.; mother of Raymond Prasco (Judith) of St. John, IN; grandmother of Renee Mahoney (Michael) of Chicago, IL, Keith Prasco of St. John, IN, Brian (Tracy) Prasco of Lowell, IN and Dale Prasco of Chesterton, IN; great grandmother of Abbie Lynn Prasco and Autumn Lee Prasco, sister of Frieda (Glen) Reinecker of Gary, IN and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Albert (Helen) Dinelli, Egedio Dinelli, Rolondo Dinelli, and Lauro Dinelli; and sisters: Norma (James) Lenzo, Egrantina (Durando) Biagini, and Dora Dinelli. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY AT St. John Bosco Church, 7113 Columbia Ave., Hammond with Fr. Richard Orlinski officiating. Lillian will lie in state at the church from 9:30 AM until time of mass. At rest St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 7109 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN. 2:30 wake service. Lillian was known for her strong spirit and tireless devotion to keeping her home and yard tidy and beautiful; amazingly shoveling snow, raking leaves, trimming hedges, and tinkering around the house well into her late nineties. She took great care in displaying a cherished collection of elves, angels, animals and seasonal decorations in her home, many hand-crafted by herself. She loved plants and flowers of all kinds and had a knack for keeping them green and growing. She will be missed by her family and her friends at The Sterling House.
98th Birthday, one that I will never forget.
Great Grandma Prasco was truly an inspiration. She never quit, and she was always a hard worker. A wonderful woman to look up to as a role model. I will miss you so much! Thank you for all of the love you have given our family. You will be truly missed. I love you.
Abbie Prasco
August 15, 2013 | La Porte, IN
I know you will miss your Mom, she sounded like a wonderful, independent person. As time goes on, this sad time will be replaced by all the happy memories of the past.
June Seip
August 14, 2013 | Lansing, IL
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jeanne Engle
August 14, 2013 | St John, IN
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
August 14, 2013
We want to extend our sympathy to the family..
tom and Adrienne Bakker
August 14, 2013 | Dyer, IN
You are in our prayers.
Dana & Vince Lenzo
August 14, 2013 | Ruidoso, NM
To Ray and Judy and the Prasco family, so sorry to hear the sad news. She was a great lady. Wish we could be there. You are in our prayers.
Ralph &Bobbie Lenzo
August 14, 2013 | New Port Richey, Florida
Deepest sympathies for the Prasco family.
Trisha and Travis Bonham
August 14, 2013 | Lowell, IN
