Valerie “Val” G. Bravos, age 42; Cherished daughter of George and Sophia (nee Chandarlis) Bravos; Loving sister of Christos and Anthony; Dearest niece of many; Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews and Adoring Godmother of Amanda Trakis, Dimitri E. Mitropoulos, Olympia M. Pappas and Melania “Zoe” Ratay. Through the years of unrelenting and excruciating pain, Val taught us all about strength, endurance, patience, grace, friendship and love. Her smile through all of her trials was all enveloping, letting you know that underneath all her suffering laid a Valiant heart. Rest, sweet girl, your spirit will remain with all who loved and knew you and we will draw from your example and lessons to us all. Visitation Monday Jan. 18, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Salerno ‘s Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake St . (3/4 mile west of Roselle/Bloomingdale Rd.) Roselle .

Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from the Funeral home to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 893 N. Church Rd. Elmhurst, IL. 60126 for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral service. Interment following to Elmwood Cemetery . Arrangements by NICHOLAS M. PISHOS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, LTD. info: 630-889-1700.