Tressa E. Carniello

Tressa Carniello, 28, passed away on November 25, 2025 as a result of complications due to brain cancer.
Tressa was a beautiful soul who lived every day to the fullest and loved helping others. Tressa graduated from Regina Dominican High School and went on to Carthage College, earning a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design.
Her love of Disney led her to be a part of the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World in Florida where she spent a year working and finding a strong sense of belonging. Tressa was a talented and creative artist; taking many photographs, especially of flowers.
Her upbeat spirit and kindness touched so many people. We will never forget her. She is in all of our hearts and will be greatly missed.
Tressa is survived by her loving parents, Susan and Michael Carniello; her brother, Ian; and many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6th, from 1:00–3:00 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. #550, Chicago, IL 60631.