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Joseph S. Sciortino

December 7, 1916 — April 22, 2011

Joseph S. Sciortino, 94Beloved Father & NanuJoseph S. Sciortino, 94, Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, April 22, 2011. He was born December 7, 1916, in Rockford, the son of Salvatore and Rose (Torretta) Sciortino. Joseph married Mary Monestero in Rockford on April 20, 1941. She passed away August 18, 2009. Joseph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, son and brother. Family was everything to him. He worked at Rockford Clutch as a tool and die maker for 45 years and at Vince's Paint and Hardware for 20 years. Joseph was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was a member and past treasurer of Rockford Clutch Retirees Local 803 and the Young Seniors of St. Anthony.Survived by his son, Salvatore (Sharon) Sciortino, D.D.S., of Rockford, his daughter, Rosemary (Jerry) Sciortino-Bloom of Cherry Valley; grandchildren, Joseph Sciortino of Rockford and Jennifer (Christopher) Sciortino-Watt of Grangemouth, Scotland; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Haley Sciortino; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Mary; his parents, his sister, Angie Ciochetti, and his brother, Carl Sciortino. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Rosewood Care Center and Passages Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson St. with Franciscan Friars officiating. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established at a later date. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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