Deborah Missaggia

Deborah L. Missaggia, aged 72, of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on February 26, 2026. Debby was born on December 26, 1953, in Chicago, IL to John and Lilian June Krolak. She grew up in Markham, IL and attended Fenger High School in Chicago where she met Gary Missaggia.

Throughout her life, Debby worked initially as a Bank Teller, then as a stay-at-home mother after the birth of her five children. She was known for being giving, caring, selfless and as the best cook and baker to all who knew her.

She enjoyed gardening, reading, baking, cooking, watching her kids, then grandchildren play the sports and activities they love and especially loved family holidays together at the house with everyone.

Debby is survived by her husband Gary Missaggia. Her children Bekki Missaggia, Megan Feguer (Sam), Tim Missaggia, Jon Missaggia (Amanda) and Emily Missaggia and her grandchildren Bailey, Harper, Luca and Piper. Her aunt Mary Ray and cousin Joyce Cimaroli, great niece Cheryl Williams.

She was preceded in death by father John Krolak, aunt Dollores Howlett, uncle Dom Cimaroli, aunt Sophie Cimaroli, mother Lilian June Krolak, uncle Richard Ray.

A visitation will be held on March 6, 2026, at McKenzie Funeral Home in Oak Forest from 9-11am. Followed by a mass at St. Damian Church at 11:30 then a burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.

Debby will be Forever in our hearts