Couple passes away within seven days of each other

Genevieve B. Cesario

Genevieve B. Cesario, nee Stachnik, of Elmhurst, former teacher and librarian at Immaculate Conception Grade School, realtor with Schiller Real Estate and director of Chicago Contract Bridge Association; graduate of Fontbonne College and Rosary College; beloved wife of Joseph T.; loving mother of Joseph R. (Ellen), Andrew (Diane), Katie (Chris Newitt) Cesario, Mary (Jeffrey) Harrold and Amy Cesario; proud grandmother of Elijah, Lily Rose, Rocco, Aza, Charles, Lauren and Casey; dear sister of John P. (Mary) Stachnik and Kathryn (William J.) Cesario; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. Services have been held. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. Info: 630-832-0018 or gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

Joseph T. Cesario

Joseph T. Cesario, of Elmhurst, proceeded in death seven days earlier by his beloved wife, Genevieve B. Cesario, nee Stachnik; retired Attorney at Law for more than 50 years honored by the Illinois State Bar Association for his pro bono service; former City of Elmhurst Alderman and Member/Chairman of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners; active member of the Democratic Party of DuPage County; graduate of Marquette University and Northwestern University School of Law; loving father of Joseph R. (Ellen), Andrew (Diane), Katie (Chris Newitt) Cesario, Mary (Jeffrey) Harrold, and Amy Cesario; proud grandfather of Elijah, Lily Rose, Rocco, Aza, Charles, Lauren, and Casey; dear brother of William (Kathryn), James (Cindy), Marguerite (Frank) Dixon, Jeanne (James) Czerwinski, John (Paulette), and Michael (Stacy); dear brother-in-law of John (Mary) Stachnik; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to IC Catholic Prep, 217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (Gifts will fund the new ICCP Library in memory of Joe and Gen) or the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Herriman, Utah 84096. Services have been held. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. Info: 630-832-0018 or gibbonsfuneralhome.com.