Elaria Mecozzi nee Damiani, age 78, late of Dolton, IL. Passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Philip Mecozzi. Devoted mother of Michael (Susan) Mecozzi, Maureen (John Moline) Mecozzi, and Joseph (Leesa) Mecozzi. Proud grandmother of Michael, Robert, Richard, Maeleigh, and Peter. Dearest sister of Ada (late Pietro) Damiani, Mary Louise (Geno) Caffarini, and the late Thelma Novelli Karamiliki. Devoted friend to many and dedicated PADS volunteer. Visitation Friday, January 16, 2009 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Saturday, January 17, 2009 9:00 a.m. from the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL to Queen of Apostles Church (207 W. 145th St. Riverdale, IL) for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Assumption Cemetery " Glenwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Horizon Hospice (3240 Vollmer Road, Olympia Fields, IL 60461) For Further Information: 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com