Merrianne Pinello, age 79 of Lake Forest, IL

Our beloved Mother Merrianne Pinello, age 79 of Lake Forest, IL passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday December 19, 2022 after a 2 year battle with colon cancer.

Merrianne was born on January 26, 1943 to Frank and Anne Piscitello in Chicago, IL. She grew up with two siblings, older sister Paulette and younger sister Linda. Merrianne graduated from Notre Dame high school in Chicago, IL and went on to become a beautician. In 1967 she met her soon to be husband Phillip V. Pinello, they went on to have two children and were married for 55 years.

Merrianne loved her family dearly. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life and her relationship with her sisters was cherished. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She touched the lives of so many people. She will be truly missed and will never, ever, be forgotten.

Merrianne, is survived by her husband Phillip V Pinello of Lake Forest, IL: her two sisters, Paulette Gerage of Glenview, IL, and Linda Piscitello of Niles, IL: two children Phillip A. Pinello (Darci Pinello) of Lake Forest, IL and Nicholle Braun (Dave Braun) of Lake Forest, IL, grandchildren Matthew Braun, Nicholas Braun, Frankie Pinello, Anna Braun, Sophia Pinello, and Francesca Pinello in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation 9am to 11am, Thursday December 29, 2022 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Funeral Mass 11:30am, Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, www.wenbanfh.com or (847) 234-0022.