Nancy A. Alessio Obituary – Independence, IA
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Nancy A. Alessio, resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Heritage Specialty Care located in Cedar Rapids.
Born on July 1, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, Nancy was the cherished daughter of Louis Alessio and Evelyn L. (Kopecky) Alessio. She completed her high school education at Jefferson High School in Independence, Iowa, graduating in 1975. Pursuing her passion for helping others, Nancy attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned her degree in social work in 1988. She began her career as a social worker at People’s Memorial Hospital in Independence, and later advanced her education to obtain a nursing home administrator’s license, furthering her commitment to care and advocacy.