South Cook News

Phyllis Jean Zanardelli, aged 70, passed away on August 1, 2025. She was the beloved partner of Bruce Corkery and the loving mother of Thomas and Anthony Melander. Phyllis will be remembered as a cherished grandma of Erica, Vinnie, and Ava, and a proud great-grandma of Paisley. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Dorothy Zanardelli and the dear sister of Kevin and Jason Zanardelli. Phyllis dedicated her career to nursing at Little Co. of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park.

A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, starting at 11:00 a.m. at St. Terrence Church in Alsip. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home in Chicago Ridge. For more information, please contact 708-422-2700 or visit www.curleyfuneralhome.com. Flowers can be sent to honor Phyllis through the floral store.

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