Ann C. Massimo, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald "Dino" Massimo for 48 years before his passing. Loving mother of Tracy Jesperson, Tammy (Jeff) Henning, and Terry (Bob) McIntire and stepmother of Donald “Skip” Massimo, Danny (Jan) Massimo, Diana (Al) Flores, and the late Dave Massimo. Proud grandmother of Cody, Nicholas, J.J., Drew, Eric, and Logan. Dear sister of Joe (Joyce), Gene (Blanche), Betty (the late Doug), Stas (Sharon), Ceil (Bill and the late Jerry), Sally (John), Lorraine, and the late Pete (the late Joan), Dan (survived by Liz), Jules (survived by Kathy), Dorothy (the late Johnny), and Ed. Cherished daughter of the late Peter and Stella Ptasienski. Dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many who will miss her deeply.
Ann was a member of Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church. She was a stay at home mother and cared for her girls and her husband for more than 15 years. She began working out of the home at North Shore Caterers in Waukegan and worked there for many years. She then worked at Zion Benton High School in the cafeteria for a handful of years before she retired to take care of her beloved Dino.
Friends and family will meet for visitation from 8:30AM-11:30AM on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Warren Funeral Home, 1475 N. Cemetery Road, Gurnee, IL. The Funeral Service will then begin at 11:30AM. Interment to follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL.
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1475 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

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