Andretta "Curly" Marconi

December 28, 1923 - April 23, 2017

Andretta "Curly" Marconi (nee Pagoria) a spry 93 year old passed away at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Andretta was the beloved wife of the late Louis Marconi. Loving mother of Joe (Micki) Marconi, Susan Marconi, Angelinn (Joe) Caffarini. Devoted and active grandmother of Laura (Kenny) Stumpf, Sam, Allie Marconi, Ava and Joseph Caffarini. Loving sister of Connie (Pagoria) Faso, Rose ( Pagoria) Macaluso, late Celia ( Pagoria) Faso, and the late Nick Pagoria. Loving aunt, cousin and dear friend to many. Andretta was born in Chicago Heights to Joe and Angeline Pagoria and lived there her entire life. She graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1942 where she had the lead role in the school's musical. She attended DePaul University School of Music with an emphasis as a Lyric Soprano. Her passion of music continued throughout her life. She was the soloist and the music and choir director at St. Rocco's Parish. Andretta was also the Soloist, Minister of Music and Eucharist Minister at St. Agnes for many years. Andretta lived a very active life as President of the Mothers Club at Marian Catholic High School and Mt. Carmel Grammar School where all three of her children graduated. She was a proud co-owner of the Marconi Baking Company. She was a wonderful mentor and inspiration that touched many souls. Visitation Wednesday, April 26th from 3:00pm-9:00pm at Heartland Memorial Center, 1340 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights. Funeral Thursday 9:30 am from Heartland Memorial Center to St. Agnes Church Mass 10:00am. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, IL. For info or to sign the guestbook heartlandmemorial.com or 708-444-2266.