Lillian Perrone

Lillian C. Perrone 90 of Rockford passed away Thursday February 28, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family.nbsp; She was born January 5, 1923 in Rockford, the daughter of Eligio and Mary (Castelli) Castano.nbsp; She married George A. Perrone on February 15, 1942 in Rockford.nbsp; George predeceased her in 1991.nbsp; Lillian was a member of St. James Catholic Church, St. James Altar and Rosary and the Verdi Club Ladies Auxiliary.nbsp; Lillian always put her family first.nbsp; She loved her Italian heritage, whether she was baking Italian cookies or playing Bocce.nbsp; She also enjoyed Bingo, the Chicago Cubs and Comcast Channel 47.nbsp; She had a devotion to St. Jude and the Blessed Mother. Lillian also would donate her time making rosaries at St. Mary Church.

Survivors include her Daughter Beverly (John) Johnson, Sons, Paul and David (Brenda) Perrone.nbsp; Grandchildren, Andrea (Shawn) Burns, Tim Johnson, Melissa (Taylor) Dunn, Lisa (Mike) Falzone, Paula, Brittany and Kirsten Perrone.nbsp; Great grandchildren, Connor, Alex, Ava Burns, Anthony, Caden Johnson, Nolan and Olivia Dunn.nbsp; Numerous nieces nephews.nbsp; Special caregivers Patric Fuller, Tara Denby and Chelsey.nbsp; Special friends, Steiner and Chris Loken and Brian Hodges.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials to be established by the family.

Mass of Christian Burial at 10am Monday March 4, 2013 in St. James Catholic Church, Rockford, with Father David Beauvais officiating.nbsp; Entombment in Calvary Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 3pm until 6pm Sunday March 3, 2013 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home 1860 S. Mulford Road with rosary at 5:45.nbsp; Visitation also from 9am until 9:45 Monday in the church.nbsp; Express online condolences at http://www.fitzgeraldfh.com/