Sr. Grace Sbrissa, CSJ
Sr. Grace Sbrissa, CSJ, age 86, beloved member of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, celebrated 68 years of Religious Life. Cherished daughter of the late Catherine and the late Orfeo Sbrissa. Devoted sister of Sr. Joellen Sbrissa, CSJ, Toni (Late Rich) Gillette, Sandi (Ted) Szymborski, and the late Albina Sbrissa. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sr. Grace taught Math in many schools over the years and was a dominant presence at Nazareth Academy. She also served the CSJ’s as an Administrator and Treasurer.
Visitation 3:15 to 6:30pm Monday, July 14 at Alexine Chapel of The Congregation of St. Joseph, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. Funeral Liturgy 6:30pm Monday, July 14 at the same location. Committal prayers at 9:00am on Tuesday, July 15 at Alexine Chapel followed by Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Congregation of St. Joseph (address above) appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500.
I have always loved Sr. Grace. I was Sr. Grace’s filing helper when I was at Naz. Class of 1979. You will be missed.
I loved Sr. Grace, first as an excellent (and my favorite) teacher at St. Hugh, and later as a friend. May she rest in the peace of heaven and continue to watch over her former students and friends.
God grant eternal peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Aunt Grace was my wife Lisa’s Aunt and she had an enormous impact on both of our lives. From her travel, her discourse on current political events, and the Great Spirit, she always intrigued the mind and soul. And she LISTENED. This was the main thing with Aunt Grace. She listened to what you were saying, and she cared about what you were saying. She lived an incredible life, and helped many organizations with her accounting and leadership skills. I wish I could have seen her in the classroom, and with her students. We all have a new angel looking over us.