Antoinette Digregorio

Antoinette DiGregorio, nee Roti, age 75, beloved wife of Dominic DiGregorio. Loving mother of the late Gina (Peter) Rukower. Cherished grandmother of Peter Dominick Rukower and Jakob Anthony Rukower. Dear sister of James (Teri) Roti, Teresa (Robert) Vasile, Elizabeth (late Louis) Zupancic, Sam (Jessica) Roti, Frank (Kathleen) Roti, Rita (Robert) Cipollo, Cathy (Anthony) Amodeo and the late Rosetta (late Vincenzo) Roti and Anthony (Linda) Roti. Fond sister-in-law of Frank (Sandy) DiGregorio. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Beloved friend to all.

Antoinette was born in Simbario a small town in Calabria, Italy. She was the 4th child born to the Late Domenico & Francesca Roti. She was a spirited inquisitive soul whom at an early age found the passion of creativity.

Her first desire was hair styling, she was great at her trade, and she fulfilled her dream and opened her own salon. After some years of marriage and becoming a new mother, she turned her passion to fashion. With a new baby girl in her life, she found enjoyment in motherhood and loved dressing her baby girl in all the cute clothes, her passion turned into another adventure and opened a Baby Boutique. Antoinette loved all the shopping for inventory for her business while also able to dress up her little Gina with all the latest and greatest baby clothes.

As the years went by and her daughter was older she found another passion, Christmas Holiday Decor and Fantasy Creations was born. Antoinette combined her passion of hair styling, fashion and clothing to create Santas and Elves for home décor. Her whimsical and festive items brought smiles to young and old. Handmade from head to toe they were a work of art. Her hair styling talent gave Santa the most beautiful beard, hand combed and fluffy white with sparkles. Everything she created sparkled just like her eyes when she would envision her next creation.

Antoinette retired from her business and finally was able to relax and enjoy her family. She adored her grandchildren and being home. Her life suddenly changed in October of 2019 when her precious Gina passed away at a young age of 46, her life as she knew it was over, she was devastated. Her family and friends comforted her as much as they could. Her and her husband would never be the same again. During the past 3 ½ years she suffered with a broken heart, on Friday July 14th 2023 she left this world to be with her Gina, Mother and Daughter forever together.

Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Damian Catholic Church, 5250 155th St., Oak Forest, IL on Saturday, July 29, 2023 for a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. A Memorial Visitation will follow at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park, IL on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Below is a photo tribute celebrating Antoinette's life.



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