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Mary Ann Verona

April 22, 1936 — August 9, 2021

Mary Ann Verona, 85, passed away on August 9th in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Streator, IL on April 22, 1936 to Peter and Stella Butitta. She married Russ Verona on February 7, 1959 and they celebrated 47 years together. They had six children and successfully maintained two local businesses. Mary Ann’s joy in life came from raising her family. She was a devout Catholic, loved reading, and enjoyed playing computer games and catching up on social media.

Mary Ann will be deeply missed by her children, Linda (James), Verona-McClinton MaryBeth (Phil) Caltagerone, Nick Verona, Carolyn (Ardell) Lee, Tricia Verona, Pete Verona, Sarah Verona; and grandchildren, Jeremy and Christian, Jacob (Kelsey) and Gracie, Danielle (Nate), Callie (Hayden), and Garrett, Leo and Elouise and great grand-son, Tyler.

Mary Ann is survived by her sisters-in-law, Julie, Mary, and Nancy and brother-in-law, Tony and many special nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann is pre-deceased by her husband, Russ; parents Peter and Stella, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Christina and Nick as well as siblings and their spouses, Rosalie (Tom), Joe (Jeanne), Sam (Phyllis), Jim, and Matt (Diana), and brother-in-law, Matt.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the care provided by Northern Illinois Hospice.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd. Join via live stream by going to www.holyfamilyrockford.org and click on “Watch Mass”. Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary Ann’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, August 12, 2021

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Funeral Mass

Friday, August 13, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Holy Family Catholic Church

4401 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107

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Burial

Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Winnebago/Rockford

8616 West State Road, Winnebago, IL 61088

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