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John Gagliano

September 11, 1930 — July 22, 2012

John Gagliano, 81 died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born September 11, 1930 in Rockford the son of Emanual and Rose (Clark) Gagliano. Worked for many years in manufacturing at Hamilton Sundstrand, Gunite and WA Whitney and was currently working part time. John was involved in Habitat for Humanity, The Ethnic Club Museum where he was named Italian Father of the Year, St. Ambrosia Club, Auxiliary Police where he assisted during the aftermath of the Belvidere Tornado and he was still actively singing in the Svea Soner and Harmony Clubs. He was a wonderful, kind and caring man who cherished and loved his family and friends. He would always lend a helping hand to those in need, he will be missed dearly by all. Survivors include his children, Cindy (Mark) Lender of Pecatonica, David (Cris) Gagliano of Rockford, Cheri (James) Eddy of Tulsa, OK, Dan (Stephanie) Gagliano of Austin, TX, Carrie (Brian) Felley of Dallas, TX, Carla Gagliano of Austin, TX and Darin Gagliano of Belvidere; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; special companion and friend, Valerie Miller of Rockford; brother, Charles (Jennie) Gagliano of Phoenix, AZ; his former wife and mother of his children, Jean Lawrence of Rockford and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings. Funeral Mass Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson St. Rockford. Interment will be held in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 48 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with a rosary service recited at 8 p.m. Visitation continues on Thursday in church from 9 a.m. until time of prayer at 9:45 a.m.

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