Patricia A. Italiano

Patricia A. Italiano, age 58 of Highland, IL, died Friday, September 19, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) in Saint Louis, MO. She was born on Wednesday, June 10, 1956, in Highland, IL, the daughter of William R. and Marion L. (nee Guentensberger) Reilson. On Saturday, April 02, 1977, she married Anthony J. "Tony" Italiano who survives. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL. Pat was born at Highland, IL; grew up on the family farm south of Marine, IL and graduated from Triad High School in 1974. She had worked for the Troy Security Bank after graduation; also the Internal Revenue Service in Saint Louis; and in civilian personnel at Scott Air Force Base. She and her husband moved to Chicago (1985-92) where she had worked for the Department of the Navy at Great Lakes Naval Station. When they returned to Highland she was a stay-at-home mom until 2011 when she re-entered the work force and worked for the US Army at Scott Air Force Base. Pat was an avid Baseball Cardinals Fan. She enjoyed traveling - including a windjammer cruise and renting sailboats in the Caribbean. Family vacations were always special. She enjoyed music and liked to listen to her son play the guitar and keyboards. Survivors include: Husband - Anthony J. "Tony" Italiano, Highland, IL Parents - William R. "Bill" & Marion L. (nee Guentensberger) Reilson, Alhambra, IL Son - Nicholas A. "Nick" Italiano, Highland, IL Brother - Michael W. (Shari) Reilson, Trevor, WI Brother - Brad E. (Kay) Reilson, Marine, IL Brother - Scott R. (Laura) Reilson, Saint Jacob, IL Nieces and Nephews - Several She was preceded in death by: Niece - Erin Marie Reilson (DOD 10/13/2000 @ age 16) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Patricia A. Italiano

June 10, 1956 - September 19, 2014