Anthony J. Mazzola

Anthony J. Mazzola, 85, Loves Park, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 in his home.nbsp; Born in Rockford, on March 7, 1927, son of John and Mary Paravala Mazzola.nbsp; Graduated from West High School.nbsp; Married Joan F. Mammenga in the Church By The Side Of The Road in Rockton on November 26, 1988.nbsp; Retired from Borg Warner in 1988 following 30 years of employment.nbsp; Member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the Rockford YMCA. Tony was an avid Chicago Bears, Bulls and Cubs fan.nbsp; He loved to fish and bowl and was an accomplished violinist who had previously played with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. He was a loyal patron at Linos, his very favorite restaurant.nbsp; Tony had been part of the Fabulous Five Poker group for many years and was a good friend to all.

Survivors include his wife, Joan; son, David (Kathy) Mazzola, Greensboro, NC; daughter, Denise (John) Cornett, Virginia Beach, VA; stepdaughter, Cynthia Moffitt, Loves Park; sister, Antoinette (Leno) Zandonai, Rockford; grandchildren, Morgan Cornett, Christopher, Mazzola, Shawn Mazzola, John Mazzola, Brandon Daury and Michael Daury; greatgrandchildren, Alexis Mazzola and LilyAnne Daury; brotherinlaw, Sam Marsala; sisterinlaw, Barbara (Robert) Daleynbsp;and several nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by his parents and sister, Marie Marsala.nbsp; The Mazzola family would like to thank the staffs of Northern Illinois Hospice amp; Grief Center and P.A. Peterson for the loving care that was given to Tony.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation 6:308:30 p.m. on Friday with a Rosary to be recited at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.