Obituary of Beverly Fenili

Beverly J. Fenili (nee Blahut) Age 76, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Surviving are two daughters, Tina Fenili-Thomas of Naperville and Judy (Clarence) Koerner of Elwood; two sons, Joseph V. (Tricia) Fenili Jr. of Plainfield and Thomas (Cheryl) Meyer of Joliet; grandchildren, Charles (Heather) Thomas, Carlee (Nicholas) Vandal, Joseph V. (Brooke) Fenili III, Joshua K. (April) Fenili, Jason Meyer, Courtney (Norman) Elftmann, Daniel (Amanda) Meyer, Kevin (Kimberle) Meyer, Bailey Hambly and Marina Hambly; and nine great-grandchildren. Also survived by one sister, Dolores (John) Sicinski and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph V. "Bosco" Fenili, Sr. (2009); parents, John and Ann (Banitto) Blahut; two granddaughters, Ashlee Koerner and Jennifer Fenili; son-in-law, Charles Thomas; brother, John Blahut, Jr. Bev was employed for over 30 years as a Bus Driver for Crawford Bus Service/Laidlaw Transportation. She was also a life member of District #86 Lincoln School PTA. She loved to cook for her family and was famous for her spaghetti and meatballs. Everyone was always welcome in her home at mealtime. Many more enjoyed her cooking for over 20 years at the Knights of Columbus Halls. She supported her children and grandchildren in all their sports, dance and school activities. She was affectionately known as Golden Gram by her family and "Gram" to many outside her family. Funeral Services for Beverly J. Fenili will be Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to the Church of St. Jude for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials in her name to the family would be appreciated. Visitation Monday, 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500.