Angela Butera

ANGELA BUTERA, 94 LOVING MOTHER ANGELA BUTERA, 94, died Sunday, April 1, 1007 in Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. Born January 28, 1913 in Rockford, daughter of Joseph and Angelina Taormina Sciortino. Married Michael Butera in Chicago and he predeceased her in January 1954. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Angela was a kind and loving person who was devoted to her family. She always had a special relationship with her sister, Margaret. She enjoyed playing cards, was a wonderful homemaker and excellent cook. She cared for every living thing and was loved by all of her family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Anthony and Joseph Butera; grandchildren, David, Bruce, Valerie, Laurie and Angela; sisters, Mary Sullivan, Jean (Don) Johnson and Ann Ballinger; brothers, Pat Sciortino and Sam (Marcy) Sciortino and numerous nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by her brothers, Joseph and Carl Sciortino and her sister, Margaret Priola. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2007 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Rev. William R. Wentink officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 10 a.m. until time of the Mass on Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.