Ann V. Ingrisano

Dear Mr. Ingrisano,

I had the pleasure of being a 3rd grade student of Mrs. Ingrisano, and I will never forget the way she encouraged her students to develop a love of reading, her beautiful pasta-making lessons (teaching us how to make it from scratch) on Exploremore day, how she would encourage us to leave her classroom "bright-eyed and bushy tailed," and I especially could not ever forget her infamous popcorn (she often said she could never get the recipe right without the help...

Dear Tony,

It was only today that I heard of the passing of Mrs. I. Oddly enough, I had been thinking of her just recently with great admiration and respect. She was truly a master teacher, and one with a fabulous popcorn recipe to boot! I know how proud you must be of her, and the thousands of children whose lives she touched in such a positive way. I know that I am grateful of those students she influenced at District 53. I am saddened by your loss, but so very pleased to have...

Tony,
So sad to hear about Anne. Times at Brook Forest were filled with such great memories of you both.
Diane & Bob Enger

Thinking of Ann and all of her family. Peace be with you Tony. All our love, Dawn, Will, Ryan and Reese Walters.

Mr.I,
We have been so saddened by Ann's passing. She was one of the great ones. One who genuinely loved her little learners and brought excitement and joy to learning. They always felt special. As a parent, I never doubted that it was Ann's creativity and her own enthusiasm for teaching and learning that sparked the fire of passion for learning among my three children: Jennifer, Mark, and Jim Kolbusz. I thank you, Ann Ingrisano, for loving what you did so well. We are all a little better...

Dear Tony;
One cannot begin to count the thousands of lives you have touched throughout your life, by bringing song and happiness from the hearts of all around you. You inspired us all with your affection and love shown whenever you were with your lovely wife Ann. Take from us what you have given and always have her sweet song in your heart to share with all you know. We will always listen.
She was a wonderful women and she will always be in our hearts.
From myself and so many of...

Dear Mr. Ingrisano,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Mrs. I. was a wonderful inspiration not only to her students, but to the parents who treasured their good fortune in entrusting their children to the charismatic, enthusiastic, loving teacher she was. We will never forget her delight in sharing Strega Nona and Italian cuisine at Exploremore Day. Her laugh was contagious, her smile unforgettable and her dedication incomparable. Her memory will live in our...

Mr. Ingrisano,
My entire family and I send our prayers and condolences to you. Mrs. Ingrisano has been part of not only my life, but the lives of both of my sisters and my elder cousins who all attended Brook Forest. She was a gem of a woman, and she was the first person to tell my parents that she saw me as a "dreamer, but that she will go far in her life." Because of her, I have learned to become a better person, and I cherish all of the memories you both have given us through your...

Dear Tony,
The special times we shared with you and Ann will forever be in our hearts. Her sense of humor and the twinkle she had in her eyes will long be remembered. The love you shared with your 'bride' touched many people. We will always be there for you as you and Ann have been for us. Our Annie was the best.
All our love,
Dan and Debbie