Phyllis T. Biaggio

She was born Phyllis Weber on July 2, 1924 in Manistique, Michigan, first child of the late Gladys and Frank Weber. Phyllis was a 1942 graduate of Manistique High School in Michigan. In 1942 she moved to Manitowoc to attend Holy Family Nursing School. By the time she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1947, World War II had ended, though she said she would have gladly served if needed. Instead, she took a nursing position at Holy Family Hospital, where she met William C. Biaggio. On October 1, 1949, they married in Chicago, Illinois. While residing on the south side of Chicago, she and her husband welcomed three children: Mary Kay in 1950; Rose Ann in 1952; and Joseph in 1953. The family then moved to Manistique, Michigan, to be close to her family of origin, and son William P. was born there in 1954. After they returned to the city where they met, Manitowoc, their last child, Robert, was born in 1957.

Her husband, William predeceased her in 2014.

Survivors include her five children and their spouses: Maryka Biaggio & Deb Zita, Portland, OR; Rose Ann Biaggio, Marquette, MI; Joseph & Dagiimaa Biaggio, Manitowoc; William & Suzanne Biaggio, Manitowoc; Robert Biaggio & Liz Olson, Minneapolis, MN; as well as six grandchildren: Jessica (Scot) Pekarek, Allison (Adam) Duerr, Brittany (Kevin) Porter, Bethany Biaggio & fiance Patrick Rothe, Maria Biaggio, Vincent Biaggio; twin great grandsons: Niko & Boden Pekarek; three brothers: Richard (Bud) Weber, Gary Weber, and Gregory Weber, Manistique, MI; a sister: Dolores Hawthorne, Garden, MI; and a sister-in-law: Mary Alice Weber. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by a brother: Gerald Weber; a brother-in-law: Charles Hawthorne; and four sisters-in-law: Ellen Weber, Theresa Weber, Shirley Weber and Denise Weber.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo (1121 North 14th Street) Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo (1121 North 14th Street) Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com

The family wishes to thank the staff of Felician Village and Home Care Health Services & Hospice for their compassionate care.

Phyllis was a hard-working and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She loved gathering her family for home-cooked meals around the dinner table and took great pride in her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. Phyllis never missed a family birthday and made it a point to shop for just the right gift. She was adored by her children and grandchildren for her gentle and loving ways. Mom, we love you and will miss you.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.