Elena Braviere age 60 of Calumet City, IL., passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2014 in Munster Indiana.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years: Clyde Braviere Sr.; two sons: Clyde (Cynthia) Braviere Jr. of Plainfield, IL, Anthony (Elizabeth) Braviere of Dyer, IN; four grandchildren: Gianna, Dominic, Lily, and Alison; one brother: Mario (Rae) Mancusi of Mullica Hill, NJ; one sister: Daniela (Edward) Shreve of Valparasio, IN; one sister-in-law, and best friend forever Donna Frey of Lansing, IL; one nephew: Phillip Shreve; three nieces: Lauren Mancusi, Emily Mancusi, Jackie Shreve; and one great niece: Araceli Mancusi.  and by his numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Francis and Eleanor Mancusi.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 10:00AM at White Funeral Home.

Friends may meet with the family on Friday, June 20th from 2-8:00pm at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Ave. in Griffith.

Elena was a leader of Cub Scout Pack #268 of St. Andrew School in Calumet City, IL. and District manager of the ladies clothing store, Avenue.

For information, please call White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com