Doris Acciari

Doris C. Acciari, nee Pagnucci, of Chicago and Skokie passed away on May 28, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Lido. Beloved mother of Jerry (Lilliana) and Kenneth (Samantha). Loving sister of the late Norma (Lino) Acciari. Cherished aunt of Lena (Bill) Matschke and Gene (Rosemary) Acciari. Treasured grandmother of Angela (Jim) Jensen and Donna (Chris) Bachman. Proud great grandmother of L.J., Everett, and Francesca. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Doris grew up in St. Charles, Illinois with her sister Norma. The sisters married two brothers and moved to Chicago where the two families raised their children together. There, Doris was an active parishioner at St. Hilary parish where she served as President of The Women’s Club.

As seniors, the two couples relocated to Skokie, Illinois. There, Doris continued to make fond friends and became an avid Mahjong player. Additionally, she loved playing cards, the piano, bowling, fishing, reading and dancing. Doris was also a patron of the fine arts with a special affinity for opera. Her true passion in life was travel. Doris traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe and Africa. Doris leaves behind not just a family who loved her, but a legacy of memories that will continue to comfort and counsel all whom she loved. Doris was affectionately referred to as “The General” as she was the true matriarch of the family. May she rest in eternal peace as she is forever in our hearts, our memories and whenever our family is gathered together.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 9:30am until the time of the funeral mass at 10am at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Entombment All Saints Cemetery.