Paul Elio Bartolomei Obituary
The memory of Paul Elio Bartolomei of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Elio Bartolomei to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ubaldo Bartolomei and Celide Bartolomei (Flosi); his daughter Loriann Melsness; and his siblings, Beatrice Bartolomei, Angelo Bartolomei and Albert Bartolomei.
He is survived by: his wife Teodora Cordoni; his children, Gerry Bartolomei (Paula) and Paulette Venier; his sister-in-law Leda Bartolomei; his son-in-law Rodney Melsness; his grandchildren, Nicholas Melsness (Kirsten), Joshua Bartolomei, Andrew Melsness (Jason LeCompte), Shealey Latta (John), Anthony Bartolomei, Sarina Venier and Nathan Bartolomei (Janice); and his great grandchildren, Braelynn Melsness, Jevyn Latta, Cason Bartolomei, Gianna Latta, Nolan Bartolomei, Jayce Latta and Dominic Bartolomei.
A memorial has been established to St. Mary's Church and St. Mary's School.
