Theresa Marie Chipain, 58

Theresa Marie Chipain, nee Esposito, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 58. Theresa was born in Chicago to her adoring mother Alyce Vainisi-Cardenas and the late Salvatore Esposito. Theresa (or Auntie TT as she was referred to by her nieces and nephews whom she adored), was full of love and utilized her compassion and sharp intellect to be a passionate advocate for others. Theresa is survived by her mother Alyce; her former husband George Chipain; her siblings Rosemary Esposito, Sheila (Luis) Nieves, Santa Ledone, Sam (Laura) Fetsis, Toni (Jeff) Rumping, Russel (Rebecca) Esposito; her beloved nieces and nephews Amethyst, Francesca, godson Antonio, Dana, Lily, Sophia, Grayson, goddaughter Samantha, Maleyx and Mason; and by family, friends and others whose lives Theresa touched. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3 from 4-8 p.m. with a funeral service to be celebrated at 7 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst. Livestream of the service beginning at 7 p.m. available through the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Morningstar Mission, 350 E Washington St, Joliet, IL 60433. Info: 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com