- Date Of Birth: September 11, 1926
- Date Of Death: January 20, 2008
- State: Illinois
Marie Louise “Mary” Scibona (D’Inverno), 81, beloved wife, mother and grandmother died peacefully at home, Sunday, January 20, 2008. Born September 11, 1926 in Freeport she was the eldest daughter of Gaetano and Josephine (Giuffre) D’Inverno. On June 26, 1949 she married Peter Joseph Scibona at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Freeport where she was a lifelong member.
Mary is survived by her husband of 58 yrs., Peter of Freeport; eight children, Nicholas (Julia) Scibona of Morton, Guy Thomas (Karen) Scibona of Longview, Texas, John (Lori) Scibona of Freeport, James Scibona (Fiancé Laura Kunnert) of Rockford, and Peter A. Scibona of Freeport; daughters, Jeanne (Dale) Brown of Freeport, Laura (James) Anderson of Arlington Heights, and Julie (Steve) Clemen of Freeport; grandchildren, Michael, Megan, and Amy Scibona of Morton, Thomas and Steven Scibona of Texas, Cara and Aaron Scibona, Raquel and Peter Brown all of Freeport, Marielos and Angela Anderson of Arlington Heights, and Solomon Clemen of Freeport; sisters, Nancy D’Inverno and Bette (Larry) Hawes; brother-in-laws, Ray DiMarco and Robert Wenger; sister in-laws, Mary (Nicholas) Rotolo, Rose Crapanzano, Frances (Joseph ) Fabiano, Josephine Scibona, Lena (Russ) Marinelli, and Joan Scibona; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and very dear friends Martha and Frank Cannova.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant daughter Luanne; beloved sister Margaret DiMarco; sister in-law, Annie Wenger; brother in-laws, Russ, Joseph, and Sam Scibona, and Angelo Crapanzano. A lifelong resident of Freeport, Mary lived a life of service to others. She was a longtime volunteer for the Freeport Catholic Schools and filled various offices with the St. Mary’s Ladies Guild and National Catholic Society of Foresters. For many years, she served as an election judge. Mary graduated from Aquin High School in 1944. Mary was a gentle spirit, as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She had the heart of an artist. She always found time to knit, crochet, and paint even while raising eight children.
Her home is filled with her canvasses, many depicting scenes of Freeport and the surrounding area. Mary loved music and filled her home with song. She frequently played the organ at St. Mary’s. Above all, Mary relished spending time with her family. A special treat for them was her homemade ravioli and cannoli. Around the table, she nurtured in them a love of each other.
Mary had many interests, from sewing to playing Scrabble. She was also a wonderful baker. Mary often described herself as “a jack of all trades and a master of none.” Mary was a light and touchstone for many; our community will be poorer for her passing.
