Cara DiCanio Obituary
We announce the death of Cara DiCanio (Hillside, Illinois), who passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 59. Cara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cara DiCanio to pay them a last tribute.
Cara will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Cara will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Cara’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Richard DiCanio; her children, Alexandra DiCanio and Cameron DiCanio; her parents, Charles DePrizio and Sharon Grippo; her father-in-law William DiCanio (late Louise Basile); her sister Christa DePrizio; and her friends, Colleen Addante, Nina Addante and Gretchen Kassner.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Russo's Hillside Chapels (4500 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL 60162).
In lieu of flowers contributions in Cara's name to Brain Aneurism Foundation http://www.bafound.org or Gift of Hope http://www.giftofhope.org would be appreciated.
