Joann Y. Choate, age 70, at rest Wednesday, April 18, 2007, beloved wife of William; loving mother of Michael, CFD (Debbie), Pamela (John) Casali, Brian (Melodi), Scott, CFD (Karen) and Gina (Steven) Ahlgrim; fond grandmother of Sean, Kyle, Dylan, Nick, Vince, Jessica, Evan, Mason and Nolan; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Prestia; dear niece of the late Meme Pastore; dear sister of Patty (Jim) Robison and the late Peter Prestia. Funeral Saturday, 12 Noon, at Cumberland Chapels, Friel Funeral Directors, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Committal service to follow at the Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or PACTT Learning Center (Kyle Choate’s School for Autism), 7101 N. Greenview, Chicago, IL, 60626. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-3410 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.
