Obituary of Roberta Hussey

Roberta Amber Hussey Roberta was born March 28, 1924, in Biddeford, Maine to Luella (Dawson) and Robert Cecil Hussey. She passed away peacefully on November 4, 2015, in Joliet, Illinois. Roberta (Bobbie) was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved niece, Bette Jo Cipolle, and her brother-in-law, Norman Cipolle. She is survived by her sister, Joan Hussey (late Norman) Cipolle. Also surviving are her niece, Susan Cipolle Trizna; nephews, Dr. Robert (Dr. Susan Benigni) Cipolle, and Dr. Mark (Vicki Sabella) Cipolle; great nieces, Rebecca (David Bourg) Trizna, Christina (Daniel McManus) Cipolle, Katherine Cipolle, Natalie (Grant, III) Nunn, and Olivia Cipolle; great nephews, Michael (Kathleen Kemp) Trizna, Anthony (Alexandra Notman) Cipolle, and Parker (Emily Mengel) Cipolle; great-great nephews, Robert and Michael McManus and Grant Nunn, IV. Roberta is also survived by numerous cousins. A special thank you to niece, Susan Cipolle Trizna, and great niece, Rebecca Trizna, for the love they demonstrated during their regular visits. They generously gave time, attention, and compassion to Roberta for many years. Roberta was raised and educated in Chicago, and was employed as a bookkeeper for area paint manufacturers. Her interests included traveling, reading, music, word puzzles, and spectator sports. Family and friends always looked forward to birthdays because Roberta always found the perfect funny birthday card for each of us. She was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. Nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews had the pleasure of spending fun time with Roberta and her mother, Luella. Outings included trips to the zoo, museums, movies and especially Cubs games at Wrigley Field. These are treasured memories. According to her wishes, Roberta will be cremated. A private memorial will be held at a future date. Donations may be made in Roberta's name to Joliet Area Community Hospice.