Deerfield Woman Who Performed at 1933 Chicago World's Fair Has Died

The following obituary is courtesy of Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home and Crematory.

Vera P. Kasimatis
(March 17, 1917 - February 18, 2016)
Vera Pearl (née Crealese) Kasimatis , of Deerfield, passed away on February 18, 2016, at home. She was born in Chicago on March 17, 1917, to Ralph and Assunta (De Bartolo) Crealese. Vera married Jerome Kasimatis, a Naval officer, on August 22, 1943, in Chicago.
An accomplished pianist, Vera attended The Chicago Conservatory of Music. She performed at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair with her sister, Amelita, a dancer. A devoted wife and mother, Vera enjoyed cooking and gardening. Strong in mind and body, Vera was a faithful Catholic.
She is survived by her children Louise (George) Coupe, Paul (Ann), Mary (James) Maragos, and Steven (Margaret ); cherished grandmother of 12 and great- grandmother of nine; and dear aunt to several nieces and nephews. Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome (92), and sister, Amelita (95). A memorial visitation will be held Monday, February 22, 2016, from 9:00 am until the memorial Mass at 10:00 am at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, IL. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities or Holy Cross Church. For information please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260.

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