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1938 Michael 2011

Michael S.T. Vaccarello

June 29, 1938 — July 15, 2011

Michael S.T. Vaccarello, 73, lifelong Rockford resident,nbsp; died Friday, July 15, 2011 in Rockford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.nbsp; Born June 29, 1938, son of Thomas and Catherine Trapani Vaccarello.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1956 and received an Associate Degree from Rockford College.nbsp; He also took automotive classes at Rock Valley College.nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and then was in the National Guard for several years.nbsp; Married Janna Dory in 1977. Mike had originally been involved in the family business of Home Oil Company and then became a well known entertainer and musician in the area.nbsp; He was a very talented accordion player, having taught many students through Guzzardo Music and was the leader of several music groups.nbsp; He often entertained childrens groups and was especially known for being a strolling musician at many venues.nbsp; Mike had received numerous awards for his music through the years, beginning when he and his sister, Ann, received a showmanship trophy at Rockford College. nbsp;He was also proficient as a vocalist and playing the electronic organ. He was a member of the Musicians Union, AFM, Local 320 and the Jazz Society.

nbsp;Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Vaccarello; sister, Antoinette Vaccarello; niece, Catherine Vaccarello Hauser; nephew,Tom Vaccarello; sister-in-law, Judith Vaccarello and numerous cousins.nbsp; Predeceased by his parents; his wife in 1998, his son, Joseph, in 2004 and his brother, Joseph in 1977.

Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2011 in the Cathedral of St. Peter with Rev. Carl Beekman officiating.nbsp; Burial in Calvary Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family. The family would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Richard Hayes and the vascular departments and staff at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center and Rockford Memorial Hospital also, to Rockford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center especially, Johnny and Passages Hospice.nbsp; Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave.nbsp; Express condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com. nbsp;

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