Angela Triolo

Angela Triolo, 88, of Rockford, IL died peacefully at home, on her own terms, surrounded by loving family on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

Angela was born April 8, 1929 in Rockford, IL, to Giuseppe Fiorenza and Santa (Buttacavoli) Fiorenza. She married her beloved husband Peter T. Triolo in 1947 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford. Angela attended Muldoon High School and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Angela was involved in numerous groups throughout her life including the Cavour Club, the Foresters, and the JAMARA Club. Angela and Peter lived all over the United States, making friends wherever they lived. There was nothing more important to her than family. She will be dearly missed.

Survived by two sons; Peter “Tom” (Pamela) Triolo and Joseph A. (Joan Carlton) Triolo; daughter, Marguerite (James) Pizzo; daughter-in-law, Luanne Triolo-Newman; grandchildren, Peter J. Triolo, Angelina (Kai C.) Triolo-Bouchard, Philip A. (Erin) Triolo, Maria Pizzo, Andrea Pizzo, Sophia Pizzo, and Abigail (Arron Hammette) Carlton; great-grandchildren, Aria and Charlotte Bouchard, Trevor and Adrian Triolo, and Tianna Hammette; three nephews, John, Michael, and Joseph Fiorenza; and a niece, Eve Fiorenza. Angela was predeceased by her loving husband, Peter who died in 1993; her brother Anthony Fiorenza; and a niece, Leah Fiorenza-Blakely.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to: the exceptional nurses and staff of Heartland Hospice who made her wishes come true and to the leadership and staff at Peterson Meadows who made her life joyful and comfortable up to her last day.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be considered to Heartland Hospice, St. Jude Research Fund, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, or the charity of your choice.

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford, IL, followed by the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Private family burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford, Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com