Phyllis Dolores Falagario

December 16, 1931 - May 23, 2019

NORWAY- Phyllis Dolores Falagario age 87 of Norway, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home in Norway. She was born December 16, 1931 in Chicago, IL. the daughter of the late Stanley and Edna (Reiss) Lauwers. Phyllis married Raymond Samborski in 1949, he preceded her in death in 1961. She married John “Rocco” Falagario on May 1, 1965 in Chicago, he preceded her in death on November 23, 2005. Phyllis lived in Chicago area working for Motorola, before moving to Norway in 1982, worked at Maryhill Manor for over 20 years until retiring in 2005. She is a member of St. Mary’s Church in Norway, enjoyed ceramics, painting, fishing and playing cards. Loved to watch her grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. Phyllis is survived by her sons Michael (Nancy) Samborski and Raymond (Judy) Samborski; daughters Janet Smith, Karen Samborski, Valerie (Michael) Stanchina, Sharon (John) Evans, Renee (Jim) Stanchina, Elizabeth Falagario-Gendron, and Nicolette (David) Bal; 23 grandchildren Scott, Tammy, Sheri and Jeff Dixon, Christina and Tia Samborski, Brian, Katie, Raymond and Elizabeth Samborski, Mike and Chris Stanchina, Phillip, Angela Aud, Jim, Jeremy and Joe Stanchina, Jessica and Guy Gendron, Matt, Anthony, Nicholas and Savannah Bal; 35 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her loyal pets Penny, Trouble, Boots and Missy. Phyllis was preceded in death by her great grandson Bryan Stanchina; brothers Peter and James Lauwers; and sisters Joanne Schnell and Dorothy Kneely. Family will greet friends on June 3 from 9:30-11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on June 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.