Hilma Ann Palmisano (nee Whalen), 99, of Woodridge, at rest August 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jerome; loving mother of Tim (Myrna), Mike (Cindy) and Tom (Joanne) Palmisano, Nancy (Bill) Piotrowski and Lynn (Dave) Sapyta; devoted grandmother of Michael, Joe, Hilma, Martha, Tom, Tim, Andy, Billy, Lisa, Sandy, Margaret, Katie and David; dearest great grandmother of Benny, Pearl, Michael, Frank, Alonzo, Eleanor, Jimmy, Alyssa, Tommy, Samantha, Kaylie, Lincoln, Michael, Jerry, Eddie, Lily and Anthony; dear sister of Frank (Lucy) Whalen, Sue (Mickey) Koziol and the late Betty (Dan) and Patricia (John); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Hilma valued family and friends above all things. She lived life to the fullest. She had the gift to connect with people from all walks of life. She led the way to women’s acceptance in the workforce. She was a hard worker and smart and conscientious. She will be missed. Visitation Thursday August 28, 2025 from 4-8 P.M. at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services 4920 Main St., Downers Grove. Funeral Services Friday August 29 at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com
Hilma Palmisano
August
26,
2025
VISITATION: August 28, 2025
Day: Thursday
Time: 4-8 P.M.
Location: Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services 4920 Main St., Downers Grove 630-852-8000
FUNERAL SERVICES: August 29, 2025
Day: Friday
Time: 10:30 A.M.
Location: Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Queen of Heaven Cemetery
Location: Hillside
She was also a great, great grandmother to Aiden, Dominic, Isaac, Elias, Eliasz, Luka and Rocco.
5 generations strong.
You will be so missed grandma; there is a void in our lives.
Rest in Peace my Silver Fox.
I have so much love in my heart for Aunt Hilma. After my mom passed, she was always there for my family. Birthdays, communions, confirmations, graduations, births of babies, weddings, and many parties. We felt so loved by her. She always said give the gift of your presence when someone invites you. She always cared about everyone else. It was always how are you doing?
Even when she was 98 years old, I was still getting a birthday card. At her 95th birthday, someone asked her what her best advice was. She said, just smile. I was grateful to spend more time with her the past couple of years with my sister Eileen, playing cards, having a cup of tea, and talking about family. Aunt Hilma was not only my aunt, but she was my friend. She will forever be in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. It was your love and caring that got her to 99. Love, Terri and Paul