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Kathleen Elizabeth "Kathy" Torrisi

December 26, 1952 — December 24, 2014

Kathleen Elizabeth “Kathy” Torrisi, 61, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in her home. She was born December 26, 1952, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Isabelle (Sirton) Hagney.
Kathy completed her nurses training at Rockford Memorial School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse at Swedish American Hospital for over 30 years. She cared for patients in general pediatrics with Dr. Gerald Staub for 13 years. Later she worked in pediatric gastroenterology with doctors Glen Burress and David Deutsch and most recently at Rockford Health System. She touched so many lives through her dedication to nursing and took great pride in her work, serving generations. She was admired for her knowledge, passion, and expertise in the field. Kathy was a long time member of the YMCA. She was a thoughtful and caring mother, sister, friend, daughter, and nurse. She loved her daughters and her grandchildren more than anything and took joy in times spent with them. Some of her happiest, memorable times were spent in special places that she loved to visit. Her willingness to support and help others was extraordinary. She was kind, beautiful, and had a great sense of humor. The care and love she shared with others was felt by all who knew her.
Survived by her daughters, Elizabeth “Beth” (Aaron Ament) Johnson of Rockford and Molly (Wesley) Fay Ewing of Sandpoint, Idaho; her grandchildren, Elijah “Eli” Dufault and Jack Johnson; her brothers and sister, John (Pat) Hagney of Spokane, WA, David (Anne) Hagney of Rockford, Marsha (Jan Kasten) Hagney of the Hague, Netherlands, and Peter Hagney of Chicago; her 4 nieces, her extended family, and many close friends. Predeceased by her husband, Douglas Torrisi and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, 61108. Visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 8 P.M., Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the funeral home, and from 10:00 A.M. until time of service on Wednesday. Private family burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Group Hope, 3112 Maryland Rd, Rockford 61108. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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