On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Maria L. Albertini, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband Patrick, her brother Vito Falco and Frank Falco, and grandchildren Valerio (Brittany) and Patrick Martino.

Maria was born on May 24, 1940 in Bari, Italy.  She moved to Venezuela when she was 9 years old and then to Chicago when she was 16 years old where she met her husband, Patrick Albertini and raised one daughter, Carol Martino.

Maria and Patrick resided in Ormond Beach, FL for 27 years…but Chicago was always her home.

Maria worked for many years in cosmetics as counter manager for Clinique and Elizabeth Arden. She had a passion for cooking, loved to take long walks enjoying nature and spending time with her family. She was a caring, humble woman with a compassionate spirit and infectious smile,

Visitation 3-9 p.m. Friday September 20^th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75^th St., Downers Grove.  Prayers 10 a.m. Saturday September 21^st from the funeral home to Our Lady of Peace Church in Darien for Mass at 10:30 a.m.  Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  Funeral home phone 630-964-6500