Alvera Zapparato, 88, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Born on February 2, 1932, in Gary, Indiana; she was the daughter of the late Eulalio Mata and Vincenta Valadez. Alvera was a long-time resident of Chicago Illinois. She was known as “Ma” to many for her loving and selfless heart. Mother to her son Paul Castellano (Gerry), her late daughter Rose Rodriguez, and her daughter Mercedes Reed (Paul). Grandmother to Paul (Jamie), the late Christopher, Christina (Billy), Heather, Anthony (Chrystine), Stephanie (Hank), Arianna (Omar), and Erica. Great Grandmother to Brittany, Julia, Chris, Molly, James, Kareem, Alayah, Rose, Mateo, Carter, Olivia, Max, and Conor. The Funeral will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020, at 1:00pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois, 60805. She will be buried in Section Z, Block 9, Lot 8, Grave 1.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit and Sign Alvera’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com