Dolores Mary Notardonato

Dolores Notardonato (nee Capparelli), 85, of Temecula, CA, formerly of Dolton, IL, entered her eternal home on September 4, 2017. Beloved wife of 67 years to John Notardonato; loving mother of Linda (Thomas) Steffens, John Alan Notardonato, and Janice (Jet) Bieronski; cherished grandmother of Matthew (Heather) Steffens, Lisa (Aurelio) Garcia, John Bieronski, and Michael Bieronski; precious great-grandmother of Tyler, Samantha, AJ, and Olivia. Dolores is survived by her loving sister Hilda (late Frank and late Aldo Ganz) Yaverski, and is preceded in death by her loving parents, Frank and Carmella Capparelli, and sisters Violet (late Armand) Pallanti, Vera (late William) Pammer, and Alvera Capparelli. Dolores graduated from Bowen High School and was a devoted employee for 17 years as a secretary for Illinois School District #149, followed by 7 years in the shipping department of International Rectifier Hexfet in Temecula. Dolores loved music, container gardening, bingo, and time spent with dear loved ones. She remains forever in our hearts. Family and friends will gather Monday, September 11, at St. Catherine’s of Alexandria Church in Temecula, CA for visitation at noon followed by funeral mass at 1 pm. Interment is private. In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family encourages gifts to the charity of your choice.