Marie Ekstam (nee Sciortino)--Beloved wife of the late Leo Aluise and the late Robert "Bob" Ekstam; loving mother of Claudia (Jack) Mooney, Len (Terri) Aluise, and Vincent Aluise; dear grandmother of Dominick (Karen), Joseph, John Paul, and Leo; great grandmother of Benjamin; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass to be held at a later date at St. Benedict Church. Interment private. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com