Sr. Grace Sbrissa Csj

Sr. Grace Sbrissa Csj obituary, Countryside, IL

Sr. Grace Sbrissa Csj

Grace Csj Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Sr. Grace Sbrissa, CSJ, age 86, beloved member of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, celebrated 68 years of Religious Life. Cherished daughter of the late Catherine and the late Orfeo Sbrissa. Devoted sister of Sr. Joellen Sbrissa, CSJ, Toni (Late Rich) Gillette, Sandi (Ted) Szymborski, and the late Albina Sbrissa. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sr. Grace taught Math in many schools over the years and was a dominant presence at Nazareth Academy. She also served the CSJ's as an Administrator and Treasurer.
Visitation 3:15 to 6:30pm Monday, July 14 at Alexine Chapel of The Congregation of St. Joseph, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. Funeral Liturgy 6:30pm Monday, July 14 at the same location. Committal prayers at 9:00am on Tuesday, July 15 at Alexine Chapel followed by Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Congregation of St. Joseph (address above) appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500.

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