Joan Marie (Parat) Valle 83, of Brighton Park, Chicago, IL, passed away on March 21st, 2025, due to complications from early onset Alzheimer.
Joan was preceded in death by her parent’s John E. Parat (1984) and Clara D. Parat (2013). Her son, Mark Joseph (2023). Her daughter, Marcey Jo (1969). Her brother, John S. Parat (2023), sister-in-law Maureen A. Parat (2009) and brother-in-law Merle (Skip) C. Eglet (2023).
Joan is survived by her spouse Marion John Valle of 65 years, her daughters, Michelle J. (Ted) Kash of Lisle, IL. and Melissa J. (Valle) Tower of Hinckley, IL. Her grandsons, Charles M. Kash, William B. Kash, Anthony J. Kash and Nicholas S. Tower and her granddaughter, Elizabeth M. Kash, her sister Kathleen P. Eglet, several cousins and many nieces and nephews.
Joan had a notable 40+ yr. career as a real estate agent in the downtown condo real estate market. Joan's list of clients included movie star Barbara Eden, baseball players Ernie Banks, Ryan Sandberg, Sammy Sosa, George Bell and hockey player Chris Chelios. Joan and Marion are the proprietors of Valle Realty and have served many well-known national clients and prospects. Throughout Joan’s career, she has received many honors from the real estate industry.
Joan was also a very active member of Five Holy Martyrs Catholic Church. Joan was a Den Mother for Mark in Boys Scouts and Troop Mother for Michelle and Melissa in Girls Scouts. Joan also participated in many of the activities of the FHM Holy Name Society.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 26, 2025,
Five Holy Martyrs Church,
4301 S. Richmond Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
Viewing from 9 to 10:30 am.
followed by Catholic Mass @10:30am