Anita G. Serpe (nee Foggia), age 98; beloved wife of the late James G. Serpe; loving mother of Susan (Tom) Stengren, Stephen (Inge), Anita (Dan) Magel, Amy, Gerard, Camille (Michael ) Hardt and the late John (Maura) and Jimmy; cherished grandmother of James (Natalie) Serpe, Maureen Serpe, Megan (Ben) Wrigley, Stephen Serpe II, Matthew Serpe, Sebastian Hardt, and Elizabeth Hardt; great grandmother of Violet and Vivian Wrigley; dearest daughter of the late Dominick (late Susie) Foggia, and sister to Vincent (Virginia) Foggia, and late John (late Sally) Foggia, Alex Foggia, Dominick Jr. (late Joan) Foggia; dearest daughter-in-law of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Serpe; dearest sister-in-law of the late Anthony (late Olga) Serpe, Mary (late John) Cieslak, Florence Serpe, Guy (late Rose) Serpe, Rose (late Vincent) Speranza, Samuel (late Julie) Serpe, Agnes (late Tom) Briatta; and Camille (late Marino) DeMeo, fond aunt and friend of many. An extraordinary hostess and cook, Anita's dinner invitations were coveted – and all were welcomed at her table. Her laughter was contagious and will be sorely missed.

Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles on Friday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Funeral Saturday 9 am to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10 am Mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral information, 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com