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James E. Jaworowski

September 21, 1941 — August 17, 2019

James E. Jaworowski, 77, of Rockford, passed away August 17, 2019 at Mercy Health Hospital after a long illness. Born September 21, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Antone & Ruth (Eschen) Jaworowski. Served in the US Navy. Married Vivian Spangler in Rockford on February 20, 1965. Jim was an Iron Worker with Local 498 for over 30 years, retiring in 1996.
Jim was an avid sports fan. His family has many fond memories of their trips to both Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers games. He enjoyed history, watching old classic movies, the trips to Las Vegas with Vivian, and doing many things with his grandchildren-including fishing and taking them to the county fairs and zoos.
Survivors include, wife, Vivian; sons, Tony (Ellen) and Matt (Carol) Jaworowski; grandchildren, Margaret, Anna, Jonathan and Jacob; and sister Lois Jardeen. Predeceased by parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL, 61103. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to American Lung Association www.lung.org. Send online condolence at www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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Visitation

Thursday, August 22, 2019

9:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Riverside Chapel

3910 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

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Service

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Riverside Chapel

3910 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

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Burial

Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Winnebago/Rockford

8616 West State Road, Winnebago, IL 61088

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