Click here to watch video tribute Irene Paradiso nee Valentino, age 81 of Steger, IL. passed away March 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Nick Paradiso, loving mother of Raymond (Mary Sue) and Dennis (Colleen) Paradiso. Cherished grandmother of Katie, Nikki, Stephanie, and Samantha. Dearest sister of Mamie DiVito and Richard Valentino. Dear sister-in-law of Donald & Inez Paradiso and Lucille (Glen Voss) Capuano and many nieces and nephews. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Cisido "Joe" & Raffaela Valentino, two brothers, Joseph and Quido, two sisters, Eda Valentino and Gena (Louis) Paradiso. Visitation Tuesday March 25th from 2:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd Steger, IL). Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Catholic Church-Steger, IL. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery-Hillside, IL. Information at 708-755-6100 www.smitsfuneralhomes.com.