Carmen M. Indovina

Carmen Indovina (née Carluccio)

June 10, 1924 – August 27, 2026

Carmen Indovina, 102, passed away on August 27, 2026, surrounded by the love and devotion of the family she spent a lifetime nurturing. Born on June 10, 1924, to immigrant parents Rosa and Pietro Carluccio, Carmen grew up on Taylor Street in Chicago’s Little Italy. Her life was deeply rooted in her neighborhood community, from her youth running her parents' local candy store to her later years as a dedicated Chicago crossing guard. She was adored by her neighborhood and the children she served.

Carmen faced life with a huge heart, fierce bravery, undeniable charm, and a signature comedic sass. She found absolute contentment in life’s simple pleasures, like her morning cup of coffee, tending to her garden, and enjoying lively conversations around her kitchen table.

Her home operated under a true open-door policy, serving as a neighborhood sanctuary where visitors were always welcome. She loved nothing more than to cook for her family and serve late-night coffee to anyone who dropped by, filling her kitchen table with continuous conversation and laughter. Nothing brought her greater joy than cementing her family's bond with her legendary Sunday spaghetti and meatball dinners. Through these crowded meals, she taught her family the true meaning of togetherness—a lesson of devotion they were profoundly honored to give back to her in her final days.

She was the devoted wife of her beloved late husband, Joseph Indovina. Her legacy lives on through her children: Marilyn Williams, Joseph (Donna) Indovina, and Peter (Karen) Indovina. She is reunited in peace with her son, Leonard Indovina.

Carmen was the beloved grandmother of Mary, Kimmy, Nicki (Jason), Cara, Lisa (Eric), Missy, Joe (Dana), Mia, Kate, Joey, and Mark. She was a cherished great-grandmother to Cassie (Norm), Reina, Joey (Kali), Gabby (Pedro), Gianna, Malena, Evie, Mila, Rocky, and Lilly; and a treasured great-great-grandmother to Natalia and Normie. She was a loving sister to her brother Rocco (Rosemary) and a favorite aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors, 450 W. Lake Street, Roselle, 60172 from 3:30-9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday with family and friends meeting directly at St. Isidore Church, 427 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, 60108 for Mass at 10:45 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For information call (630) 889-1700.