Antonina Conte

Antonina Barbaro Conte – 79
Born to Francesco and Vincenzina Barbaro, Antonina (Nina or Toni) passed peacefully on November 28. She was born in San Biagio Platani, Sicily and moved to the United States with her husband in 1964. Antonina has been a resident of Schaumburg since 1975. She was a seamstress, dress designer and dressmaker, and owned several dry cleaners in the area. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Peter, their daughter Josie (Anthony), sons Frank (Brock) and Rino (Kelly), and her grandchildren Joseph, Ariella and Connor.
She is the dear sister to Nino, Nardina, Angela, Santo and Joe, Loving Aunt and friend to many. She was always generous and kind.
Many will miss her laugh, her advice over a cup of espresso, and her wonderful cooking and cookies.
Funeral services will be on Friday November 30 with visitation from 9-11, service at 11am at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapel (450 W Lake St, Roselle, IL) followed by burial at All Saints Cemetery.
Donations in her honor can be made to the American Cancer Society (http://main.acsevents.org/goto/antonina)