Jean Cavalier

Jean “Gina” Cavalier (91), Loving Daughter of the late William Cavalier and Anna Zito Cavalier; Beloved Mother of Mariann “Marno” Hjellum and the late Michael John Sarysz; Dear Sister of Bill (Marilyn) Cavalier, Sonny (Jackie) Cavalier, the late Betty Witt, Rosemary and Donald Cavalier; Loving Grandmother of Michelle Sarysz Jarvis, Luke Jarvis, Shannon Dietz, Michael (Brooke) and Matthew Sarysz of Florida, Stephen Sarysz of Sedona, Arizona; Great Grandmother of Ava and Michael Sarysz; Dear Mother In Law of Denise LeBeau-Hull; Most loved Cousin and Aunt to many. Firehouse Mom to the members of the Roselle Fire Department who loved her and fondly called her “The BattleAx/The Axe”, those firefighters adored her and her birthday cupcakes for 27 years.
Jean loved life and enjoyed all her friends and they would congregate for Walk and Talk at the Park District and she also loved Bingo, Video Poker, Las Vegas, The Chicago White Sox and was a passionate and loyal fan her whole life. She loved her TV programs; Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Blue Bloods, Columbo, John Wayne, Clark Gable, and Cary Grant Movies. She loved The Andy Griffith show and loved “Barn” “Otis” “Ang”, Opie, Thelma Lou and Helen but did not like Aunt Bee at all because her voice annoyed the heck out of her, LOL and thought Howard was a wuss!! She passed away peacefully after a long battle with COPD with her loving family around her. Due to Covid, a Memorial Service with the family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence 901 Martha St. Elk Grove Village 60007 in Jean’s memory appreciated. Interment in Galleria at Salerno’s in Roselle, IL. To sign the guestbook, visit www.salernofuneralhomes.com.