Dorothy Grivetti Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Dorothy Grivetti of Standard, Illinois, whose life came to an end on November 27, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Grivetti to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Pio Merli and Lena Bellisi Merli; her husband John; her son George; and her siblings, Reno Merli, Edith Vulcani, Nita Tonioni, Lucy Terando, Violet Schlosser and Rose White.

She is survived by: her nephew Tim Schlosser; her children, John Grivetti Jr. (Sue) and Debra Buffington; her grandchildren, John Grivetti III (Deanna), Tazio Grivetti (Katie), Damian Grivetti, Alena Watts (Wes), Quentin Buffington, Nathan Buffington, Amanda Yelnick (Rick), Neil Buffington, Abigail Zebron (Brian) and Quincy Buffington (Krista); her sister Jeanne Lynch; and her great grandchildren, Gino Grivetti, Giorgio Grivetti, Marco Grivetti, Richard Yelnick, Jack Buffington, Thomas Zebron, Noah Zebron, Brayden Buffington, Renzo Watts and Mason Burash (Buffington). She is also survived by 28 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hennepin Fire Department, Standard Fire Department, Putnam County Community Center, Aden Lamps Foundation or donor's choice.