Dan Cong Nguyen

Dan Cong Nguyen, 65, of Rockford, Died, in Swedish American Hospitalnbsp; on April 29, 2011, surrounded by his family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 27, 1945 to his mother Qui Thi Nguyen in Bienhoa Dong Nai, South Vietnam.nbsp; Dan served his country as a military policeman in South Vietnam from 1965 to 1975. Dan relocated to Rockford from South Vietnam and lived here for 21 years.nbsp; He worked for Anderson Packaging where he retired in 2008.nbsp; He is survived by his loving wife, Nguyen Thi Phuong Mai, Sister Suzie Thi Nguyen, Sister Rose Bucalobuss, brother Dung Van Dao and 25 sons, daughters, in-laws and grand children.nbsp; Dan was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.nbsp; He had the nicest smile, caring heart, and was the life of the party.nbsp; Dan loved spending time with his family and friends and loved playing with grand children.nbsp; That was his joy.nbsp; He will be missed by everyone who knew his kind and caring ways.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday May 7, 2011 at 11am in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory,nbsp;Mulford Chapel.nbsp; Visitation will be from 5pm until 9pm on Friday May 6, 2011 in the funeral home.nbsp; Memorial may be to the family of Dan Cong Nguyen.nbsp; Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com