Gina M. Nicosia, 66, of Elmwood Park, died on Oct. 31, 2024 after suffering a medical emergency. Born on Dec. 18, 1957 to Salvatore Nicosia and Onelia Rogers in Oak Park, she attended St. Luke School and graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School in 1976.
She was the owner and operator of the Furry Godmother LLC for over a decade. For those who knew her, furry friends were her great passion. She was known for her kindness, generosity and sense of humor and will be deeply missed by her many friends, clients and family members. As her dear friend, Sally Nolan-Stephan, said, “Her light has gone dim, but her essence, like a sweet fragrance, will always linger in the air as long as we’re here.”
Gina was preceded in death by her father, mother and her sister, Livia Nicosia. She is survived by her brother, James Nicosia, and her sister, Carla (Nicosia) Kreiss.
Private interment at Mary Queen of Heaven will be held in the spring, followed by a celebration of life. If you would like to honor Gina’s legacy, please make a donation to the Animal Care League or Salvation Army.