Mitzi, as she was known to her family and friends, was born on January 6, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Rosemary Tarantino, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother, Joe Tarantino.
She attended local schools in Chicago, Illinois and earned an R.N. degree from Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing.
She is also survived by her husband Jack; five children, Michael, Laurie, Carol, Steven and Daniel; three grandchildren Brianna, Joshua, and Gabrielle; and one great grandson, Corwin.
We appreciate Mitzi achieving 87 wonderful years of life and God bless her.
Funeral services will be held at Saint Christopher Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to your favorite charity.