Virginia Gambarota Panici age 92 of South Chicago Heights, IL. passed away February 15, 2008 at St. James VITAS Hospice, Chicago Heights, Illinois. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Marion Panici-Condiotti, Gloria Panici and Brenda Spada, four grandchildren, Amy Condiotti Bowman, Matthew Condiotti, Ellen Spada Siler and Colleen Spada., four great-grandchildren Joseph Condiotti, Nathan Bowman, Mikayla and Christopher Siler. Virginia is also survived by her brother, Gino Gambarota and her sister-in-laws Ang Gambarota and Betty Panici. A Memorial Luncheon for family and friends will be held Sunday February 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Virginia was a lifetime member of the PTA serving as President of the Washington Jr. High School PTA 1961-1963, a very active member of the Chicago Heights and South Chicago Heights Senior Citizens Clubs and the Church of Our Savior. Memorials to the Salvation Army, St. James VITAS Hospice or the Stroke Association would be appreciated. Find solace in the memories you keep and the full active life she lived until her death. Information at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com