IRENE DONLEAVY
Irene (Nan) Donleavy of Lombard, IL, passed away on Monday, September 12, with her eldest son by her side at Elmhurst Hospital. Born Irenia Antonaroli in 1931 to parents Reniero and Altomira Antonaroli in Bradley Beach, New Jersey, with younger sister the late Evria Damon.
A 1949 graduate of Asbury Park High School in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and as a Cum Laude graduate of Syracuse University she was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Nan’s outgoing demeanor and ability to connect with nearly everyone she met equipped her well for her next role as a Pan Am stewardess in the 1950s during a golden age of air travel. Occurring before a golden age of databases, she presented herself as Irene Anthony to avoid connotations from her original family name of Antonaroli. This opportunity to see the world brought her to iconic cities most only read about like Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Karachi, Nice, Tehran, and Johannesburg to only name a few. Nan always relished these times and the unique opportunity she was granted.
As the 60’s dawned she was later married to the late John Joseph Donleavy Jr. and resided in Rosemont Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia where she raised two sons, John J Donleavy III and Guy Quinton Donleavy. Known as Aunt Nana to family and friends, she often became the confidant to many who knew her.
Ever social and sophisticated, Nan was recruited into working in the beauty industry and became a very successful sales representative for Lancôme cosmetics. She thrived on the interaction of people and relished in her ability to help improve their condition. She was especially sought out for helping brides put their best face forward on their most celebrated day.
A Visitation was held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St. in Lombard, followed by a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; 114 S. Elizabeth Ave, Lombard. Interment was private.
Nan supported the Lombard Citizen Police reps, who helped Nan on several occasions, even assisting her by putting groceries in her fridge after a stop for driving too slow. For those unable to attend the family requests that if people prefer to make donations in lieu of sending flowers that donations can be sent to the Citizens Police Academy of Lombard (villageoflombard.org).
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
SOTIRIS NACOPOULOS
Sotiris Nacopoulos, age 82, of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Lombard IL, passed away on September 11, 2022.
Sotiris was the beloved husband of 47 years to Dr. Connie Nacopoulos, née Parker; dear dad of Dimitris Nacopoulos and Marinella (Jimmy) Ellis; proud papou of Hudson Ellis and Tucker Ellis, Ashley (Josh) Butler, and Jimmy Ellis; and fond great-papou of Cody Butler and Wyatt Butler.
Sotiris was raised in Alexandria, Egypt, and moved to Chicago in 1958. He served in the United States Air Force from 1958 until 1963 as an Airman 2nd Class. He spent his time in the service in Chateauroux, France.
Sotiris was incredibly proud of his Greek heritage. He and Connie were married on October 4, 1975, in Athens, Greece. After getting married, they moved to Lombard, where they raised their two children.
All services private.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-630-0094.
NICK R. PANTALEO
Nick Ralph Pantaleo, age 82, of Lombard. Beloved husband of Joyce Pantaleo, née Prodzenski, loving father of Debbi Pantaleo, Jim Pantaleo, Joanne (Gordon) Tamplin, Catherine (Adam) Bea, Lisa Borowski, Bryan (Spring) Blair; dear grandfather of Elisha Stains, Steven (Abigail) Tamplin, Jolene (Christian) Aviles, Hailey (Nikko) Ramirez, Sean, and Layla Blair, Tiffany Blair, Bradley and Doug Fontana, Danielle, Jeff Borowski, and the late Anthony Pantaleo; great- grandfather of Kellie (Jonathan) Gonzalez and Kara Stains and Kailani Aviles, and Natalie Nunez; fond brother of Frank (Laura) Pantaleo and Ralph (Nancy) Pantaleo.
Funeral Service was held Monday, September 19, Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral info: knollcrest.net or (630) 932-1500.
SUSAN L. ZABRAN
Susan L. Zabran, née Leinenweber, age 64 of Villa Park. Beloved wife of Joseph F. Zabran; loving mother of Ben (Kim) Gries, Allison (Derik) Leary, Josie (Fiance Joshua Kandich) Zabran; dear daughter of Kathleen Leinenweber, nee Brewer, and the late William Leinenweber; devoted grandmother of Wyatt and Barrett Gries, and Jamie Sue Leary; fond sister of the late Thomas Leinenweber; aunt of many nieces and nephews; she will be greatly missed by her “Main Man” Trigger.
Memorial gathering will be held Saturday, Sep. 24, 1-3:30 p.m. with a service at 3:30 p.m., at Steuerle Chapel, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181. Interment private. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue, are appreciated.
Funeral info: (630) 832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.
