Victoria ‘Vicki’ Collevechio
Victoria “Vicki”Collevechio, 65, of La Grange, Illinois, died peacefully in her sleep on November 3, 2019 at her home, after her three year battle with cancer.
She was predeceased in life by her mother, Beverly Fowler Klingman.
She is survived by her loving husband Thomas Collevechio of 41 years of marriage, her sons TJ and Donn, her daughter-in-law Diane Collevechio and grandson Thomas Collevechio IV. She is also survived by her father Donn Klingman and wife Sissi; siblings Bill Klingman, Kathi O’dierno, Patti Holzer and their spouses and children; and sisters-in-law Joanne Brice, Barbara Giannone and husband Bob, their children and grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of nieces, nephews, cousins and too many friends to mention by name.
Vicki will be forever remembered as a person who “sparkled”, loving unconditionally and seeing the best in everyone she met. Be it a cup of morning coffee, her town’s annual pet parade, or a summer holiday bike ride, she met life with joy and unfailing, wholehearted enthusiasm. Independent and artistic, Vicki was ahead of her time in many ways as well as traditional in her faith in mankind. Her memory will remain an inspiration in the hearts of her dearest family and many friends.
Visitation services will be held at Hallowell & James, 1025 W. 55th St .Countryside, Il. 60525 on Friday, November 8th from 4-9 pm. Private services for the family will be held at the First Congregational Church of Western Springs on Saturday, November 9th. The family wishes to thank those who have extended support for Vicki in her last days, and in lieu of flowers we ask for donations to the American Cancer Society in Vicki’s memory.
Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
Words can’t describe how special this woman was. Her passing is a loss to the entire world. She was one of the strongest and smartest women I’ve ever known. I will miss you so much aunt Vicki but I will always remember all the many good times our family had together. You will live on in our memories. You will be honored in all the right way. I love you so much aunt Vicki.
I offer my deepest condolences and prayers to the entire Klingman family. God Bless.
My heart goes out to all of you. I have many fond memories of Vicki, Patti, Kathie and Billy.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Turk
RIP my longtime friend!🙏☮️
I will always treasure Vicki’s beautiful solo on our Christmas Choir album….so sorry for your family’s great loss. Sue (Brown) Shultz
My sincere and deepest sympathies to Tom and their children, Donn, Patti, Kathi and Billy. I have so many wonderful memories of my time in the Klingman home. Vicki’s memory lives on in the beautiful stained glass windows that she designed and made, which hang in my parent’s home. And I still have the Christmas album from LTHS that Vicki so beautifully sang O Holy Night on. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during these difficult days and give you comfort and peace.
May Vickie’s memory be forever eternal in our hearts and minds. There was only one Vickie and she lit my heart up with joy and always made me happy. We are much better for having had her in our lives. Saddened by our temporary loss of her presence, I am grateful to have known Vickie and to call her a true friend and remarkable women. Heaven is now an even better place with Vickie.
I was very fortunate to have met Vicki. She enjoyed going North . Loved Life. May she rest in peace
vicki is a person one will never forget. I met vicki over 20 years ago when we did demos at restaurant depot. we developed an instant friendship which continued when we worked for the same company, she was warm always willing to help just a genuine nice person. I will miss her.
my sincere condolences to her family
When I met Vicki, she welcomed me into her family with open arms. Such a loving and caring woman, she treated me like a daughter. She always had this special way of making everyone around her feel loved and right at home. Her presence was warm, her love was endless, selfless — unconditional. Vicki touched so many lives for the good. It is truly a privilege to have known her. Sending my deepest condolences to the family.
You will be dearly missed my dear Vicki. I enjoyed every day that we worked together and will cherish the memories. Wish you peace my friend.
Vicki,
My memories of you from my childhood bring me so much joy. You and your family shined so much light on what family means to me today. Thank you for the impact you’ve made on me, and I will always remember you.
May God continue to bless you every day with all the happiness you brought your family and friends.