Ernestina “Tina” Maria Been

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Celebration of Life / Memorial

Jun 5, 2022, 6:00 PM US/Central

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The Grove Redfield Estate, Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, IL, USA

1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025, USA

We will be gathering to share some of our favorite memories, our stories, to laugh, to cry, and remember a wonderful person who is greatly missed. Feel free to bring a memory or poem of your own to share during the event. Light appetizers and drinks will be served.

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Ernestina “Tina" Maria Been, 37, of Land O Lakes, Fl lost her three year heroic battle with cancer on March 29, 2022. She leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends who were blessed enough to have known her. Tina was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured the time she spent with Jonny, embraced every moment with him, and embodied the ideal balance of strong leadership and friendship as a mother.... see more

Tina was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured the time she spent with Jonny, embraced every moment with him, and embodied the ideal balance of strong leadership and friendship as a mother. Socially fluent with an innate moral sensibility Tina listened well, lifted others up effortlessly, gave generously, and left every room brighter than when she entered. Her creative skills knew no limits from homemade Halloween costumes, to the perfect deep dish pizzas, baked goods for her loved ones, and colorful chore charts for Jonny. Her love of the classics was met with her progressive open mind. Her big laugh was infectious and her charm came easy as did her warmth and patience.

Tina was born on January 26, 1985, to Isaac Barreto and Kathleen Barreto (Cipolla) in the city of Chicago. She attended Triton College in River Grove, IL where she nurtured her passion for floral design and never looked back. She wore a multitude of hats in the floral and event industry and shared her talents with companies throughout Chicagoland and Charlotte, NC. Tina received the designation of Certified Floral Designer with the American Institute of Floral Designers and further developed her community globally. The medley of her calm compassion, unwavering positive energy, and curious creativity was seen not only professionally but in her many treasured friendships she established along her journey. To know her was to love her.

Left to cherish her memory are husband, Aaron, her son Jonathan “Jonny” of whom she loved deeply; her parents Isaac and Kathleen Barreto (Cipolla), sisters Laura (David) Baran and Stephanie (David) Boogaard; nieces Jubilee, Naomi, and Janelle; nephew Bret; many extended family members; and a large friend group and community in Chicago, the Carolinas, and Florida.

The immediate family is having a small private service with plans for a Celebration of Life to be held the first week of June in Chicagoland, more details forthcoming.

If you wish to make a donation in honor of Tina, please consider donating to the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

"She sprouted love like flowers, grew a garden in her mind, and even on the darkest days, from her smile the sun still shined.” -Erin Hanson

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Adrienne Melamet Paladino:

April 30, 2022

We knew Tina from when she was in youth group at Bethel Community Church and over the years we were able to keep in touch thru Facebook. We've been blessed to learn about Tina and her family over the years and Tina will surely be missed by ALL. Lifting... more
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Mariateresa Perez

April 5, 2022
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April 5, 2022
Mariateresa Perez:

April 4, 2022

Tina, you will be dearly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love cousin Teresa
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Mary Perez

April 3, 2022
Juanita Lara

April 3, 2022
Beth Cipolla Pettorini

April 3, 2022
Mary Perez:

April 3, 2022 · via mobile

We miss you so much Tina. You were and will continue to be a big part of the family. Your smile just lit up a room and you knew just how to make everyone laugh. We Love you!
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Belinda Rivera

April 3, 2022
Jacqueline Murawski:

April 2, 2022 · via iPhone

Oh I love my cousin to pieces. Some of my favorite memories were during Christmas time. We had so much fun putting on plays. It was like a tag team with me and my sister and her and Stephanie. It was always us four for the longest. Picnics for the 4th of... more
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Vicki Biner

April 2, 2022
Adrian Bryant:

April 2, 2022 · via iPhone

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Tina at the Palmetto house florist for a few years . I not only gained a friend from that time, but someone I could talk with , bounce ideas off of. Tina was such an amazing soul and a beautiful person. I will... more
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Sue VANDERHULST

April 2, 2022
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April 2, 2022 · via iPhone
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Janelle Perry

April 2, 2022
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April 2, 2022
Erica Murray

April 2, 2022
Melissa DeJesus:

April 2, 2022 · via mobile

Oh Tina. You were such a beautiful sweet soul I'll never forget. In highschool we met and I just remember how genuinely sweet you were. We would laughso much and had such good times at Bethel on retreats and such. You will be missed but never forgotten... more
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Melissa DeJesus

April 2, 2022
Christine Costa

April 2, 2022
Agata Olszewski:

April 2, 2022 · via iPhone

Wonderful friend! Will miss you, T!
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Val Bahai:

April 2, 2022 · via iPhone

So many laughs-So many tears. A friendship so strong. So grateful for all the memories.
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Stacey Carlton:

April 2, 2022 · via iPhone
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April 2, 2022
David Baran:

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Maggie Wolak

April 2, 2022
Mike Been

April 2, 2022
Laura Baran:

April 2, 2022 · via iPhone
Stacey Carlton

March 31, 2022
Aaron Been:

March 31, 2022 · via iPhone
Stephanie Boogaard

March 30, 2022
Aaron Been:

March 30, 2022 · via iPhone
Stacey Carlton:

March 30, 2022 · via iPhone

Endless unconditional love ❤️
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Georgia Stavropoulos Novak

March 30, 2022