Alberto Scuderi

Alberto Scuderi, 72Loving Husband, Papa and Nonno Alberto Scuderi, 72, Rockford, died at 2:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2010 while visiting his birth place of Tunis, Tunisia. Born January 9, 1938 , son of Gioacchino and Maria Siragusa Scuderi. Married Caterina Eterno in Italy on July 22, 1961. They came to Rockford 38 years ago from Italy and he began his career working at Winnebago Cabinet. He then spent 20 years working for Mattison Machine Works and retired from Fastener Engineers. Through all of these years he was also self-employed as a residential painter. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Alberto was a very proud, self disciplined, hard working man with a constant entertaining sense of humor. He loved soccer, watching wrestling and had a passion for fishing. Alberto was also a very giving person who had a great zest for life and never complained. His connection to nature was exemplified by his beautiful gardens and ability to nurture the growing of anything that was planted. He had a deep appreciation for the mountains and the oceans, where he enjoyed underwater fishing. He was an elegant man who spoke 5 languages and lovingly saw everyone as equal. Survivors include his wife, Caterina; daughters, Maria (John) Murphy and Virginia (Jon) Suyko all of Rockford; son, Jack (Connie) Scuderi, Davis Junction; grandchildren, Angelo and Jacob Scuderi, Nikolas and Samuel Suyko and Briana Murphy. Also survived by his sisters, Pina Piacentino, Lucia Ecora and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; his youngest son, Angelo, infant twin sons and his sister, Carmela and his brother, Salvatore.Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2010 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with the Franciscan Friars officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with a Rosary to be recited at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.