Joyce A. Graffeo, of Minooka, IL, formerly of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born on October 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert and Kay McManus.

Beloved wife of the late William Graffeo; loving mother of Billy (Laura), Cathy (Tom), Joyce (Ken), Bobby, and Joey (Joy); affectionate grandmother of Rob (Sandy), Tom (Beth), Allie (Mark), Marykate (Ryan), Amanda (Dan), Franchesca (Kyle), Rachel (Matt), Breanna, Cora (Jack), Josh, Gabriella, Josie (TJ), Mae (Collin), William, and Adeline; cherished Gigi to Ella, Leo, Jameson, Evan, Logan, Lydia, Tyler, Warren, Hallie, Miller, and Ronnielynn.

Devoted sister of the late Robert (the late Janice), the late Joann (Ben), Ken (Judy), Larry (Sharon), Cathy (Steve), Trisha, the late Bill (Debbie), and the late Tom (Geri). Caring sister-in-law of the late Emmanuel (the late Mary), the late Andrea (the late Maria), the late Concetta (the late Pino), and Antonina (Concetta). Fond aunt to numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews both here and in Italy.

Also left to cherish her memory are the many friends that she considered as family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church 303 W. St. Mary Street, Minooka, IL 60447 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00am until time of Mass. Inurnment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery 112 N. Ridge Road, Minooka.

In lieu of flowers, the Graffeo family asks that you consider making a memorial gift in Joyce's memory to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care or the Alzheimer's Association.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com