Phyllis J. Zanardelli

Phyllis J. Zanardelli obituary

Phyllis J. Zanardelli

Phyllis Zanardelli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Phyllis Jean Zanardelli, age 70, at rest August 1, 2025. Beloved partner of 30 years to Bruce Corkery; Loving mom of Thomas and Anthony Melander; Cherished grandma of Erica, Vinnie and Ava; Proud great-grandma of Paisley; Dear daughter of the late Norman and Dorothy Zanardelli; Dearest sister of Kevin (Shelly) and Jason (Jean) Zanardelli; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; Phyllis was an ICU nurse for 15 years and a wound care nurse for 10 years at Little Co. of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park;

Family and Friends will gather Saturday, August 9, 2025 directly at St. Terrence Church, 4300 W. 119th Place, Alsip for Memorial Mass 11:00 a.m.;

Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery;

After the burial a Memorial Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge;

For Funeral info: 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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