Isabel M. Greco

January 15, 1930 - March 9, 2021

Isabel M. Greco, 91, died peacefully in her home on March 9, 2021. She was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico to Buenaventura Esteves Beauchamp and Monserrate Rivera Custodio on January 15, 1930. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Sam Greco, her only daughter, Marines Garcia, her grandchildren; Tammy Justus and her husband Miguel, Josh Polanco and his wife Jennifer, Vanessa Polanco and her husband Jeff, Alex Polanco and his fiancée Cory Podlesak, Mari Bosquez and her husband Adam. She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Eliut, Jonathan, Jeffry, Kayla, Hazel, Aaron, Isabella, Aleena, Lexa, Adam, Nate, and Silas; and also her great-great grandchildren: JJ, Alex, Abigail, and Jordan. She is survived by her brother: Victor and her sisters: Irma, Aida, and Alicia. Isabel pursued a career in cosmetology soon after graduating high school and later became a respected administrator and highly skilled instructor at Vogue Academy of Beauty Culture, Inc., one of the largest beauty schools in Illinois. It was there that she met the love of her life. Sam and Isabel married July 1, 1967 and together bought Vogue and ran it for 23 years until they retired. Isabel will always be remembered for her love of family and life. She was a woman of great elegance and class, small in stature but big presence. She was a fearless fighter and overcomer, unthreatened by challenges, yet emboldened by opportunities. She was a true force to be reckoned with, the Matriarch of our family and a true gift to the world. Her legacy will live on in all of us. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at The Salvation Army Bradenton Corps, 5328 24th St. East, Bradenton, Florida 34203. All Covid protocols will be followed. Interment will take place at a later date in Niles, Illinois.