Polly Ann Mondrella

(Nee Troha)

Age 91, late of Lockport passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident of Lockport. A devout member of St. Dennis Church, Lockport, IL. Graduated from St. Francis Academy High School, Joliet in 1950. Employed by Lockport Township High School in the cafeteria for four years. Polly and her loving husband Ray enjoyed time spent in Southwest Michigan with their friends and family. She was an avid Chicago White Sox fan and thoroughly enjoyed playing pinochle with her club for over 60 years. She devoted her life to her family, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by her parents, George and Minnie (Nee Cresto) Troha; one brother Joseph Troha; her in laws, Frank and Lottie (Nee Gurka) Mondrella; and her brother-in-law, Rich (Jean) Mondrella.

Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Raymond Mondrella; four devoted children, Kathy (Gary) Major of TN, Patti (Steve) Larranaga of Joliet, Mary Lynn (Jim) Zembruski of Minooka, and David (Diane) Mondrella of New Lenox; 12 adored grandchildren, Jeremy, Lindsey (Steven Nagel), and Tyler Major, Michelle (Jake) Nahorski, Lisa (Tommy) Denten, Tony Larranaga, Lauren (Chad) Schwartz, Adam (fiancé Josie Alavi) Zembruski, Aly Zembruski, Joseph Mondrella, Chris Fawcett, and Danielle (Jason) Shulman; eight cherished great grandchildren; two brothers, George (Ann) Troha of Joliet, and Phillip (Cecilia) Troha of Joliet; numerous nephews, nieces, friends and many dear family members also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church, Lockport, or Lightways Hospice in Polly's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Everyone will MEET at St. Dennis Church 1214 S. Hamilton St. Lockport, IL 60441 on Saturday, June 24, 2023, for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Following Mass Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed. Private Inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Joliet.