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Elvira R. ‘Vera’ Sulick 1926-2025

BATAVIA, Ill. — Elvira R. “Vera” Sulick, 99, of Batavia, formerly of Niles, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

Vera was born March 4, 1926, in Niles, the daughter of Dominic and Marie Mangino Prezioso.

Vera was a 1945 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1948 graduate of St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Youngstown. She was a Registered Nurse for St. Elizabeth Hospital and Paisley House, retiring in 1999.

She was a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles, and enjoyed baking, gardening and flowers.

Her husband, Edward M. Sulick Sr., whom she married Oct. 21, 1950, died Nov. 19, 2005.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Nancy Zobitz (Thomas) of Geneva, Illinois, Edward M. Sulick Jr. (Shirley) of Canfield and Judy Sulick of Irvine, California; four grandchildren, Suzanne Schwab (Joshua), Jocelyn Zobitz (Paul McCarthy), Matthew Sulick (Kacie) and Lauren Sulick; and four great-grandchildren, Reese, Landon, Matilda and Grace. She will be lovingly remembered by extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Rose Biviano, Carmel Francu and Jen Kridler.

Vera will be buried alongside her husband, Edward, in Niles City Cemetery.

A private memorial service will be conducted at a future date with her immediate family.

Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Vera’s family.

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