Lydia Esther Fillicetti, age 96, of Chicago, passed away Thursday, January 18th, 2024, with her daughters at her side.

She was born November 19, 1927, in Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Ramon Collazo and Maria Christina Lopez Collazo.

Beloved wife for 34 years to the late Anthony Fillicetti; loving mother of William Fillicetti, Madeline (Richard) Palenica and Ann Harrelson. Loved dearly by her grandchildren, Jennifer Korman, Emily Fillicetti, Jeremy Fillicetti, Lauren (Nathan) Atchison and Annie (Zachary) Leath; and many great grandchildren, Anthony, Sawyer, Harper, Esme, Aiden, Abigail and baby girl Leath on the way. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.

She was a force to be reckoned with, small but strong, independent and loving. She loved her family more than anything and we take solace that she is reunited with her Tony once again.

Private funeral services. Arrangements entrusted to Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.