Mystica Gallina

Mystica M. Gallina 98 of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2012 in Riverbluff Nursing Home.nbsp; She was born April, 10, 1913 in Zene Vincenza, Italy.nbsp; The daughter of Giuseppe and Margharita (Gasparini) Dal Pra.nbsp; She married Angelo L. Gallina in St Anthony Church on April 22, 1932.nbsp; Angelo predeceased her in 1983.nbsp; Member of St Anthony Church and the Venetian Club.

Survivors include her two daughters, Josephine (Joseph) Sisti and Fleurette (Gilbert) Austin.nbsp; Grandchildren, Jeff (Francie) Sisti, Jon (Kelly) Sisti, Jeannine (Patrick) Plath, Janelle (John) Jones, Thomas (Ann) Austin, Timothy (Rae Ann) Austin, Juliette (Peter) Strombeck.nbsp; Nineteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.nbsp; Sister, Katherine Salvato of Dubuque, Iowa.nbsp; Predeceased by her parents, husband Angelo, Brother Fortunato Dal Pra and her good friend and companion Elmer Hamm.nbsp; A special thanks to Hospice Care of America and the Blue Jay Wing at Riverbluff, especially, Sheila, Mary, Laverne and Lori.

Funeral Mass at 10am Saturday January 21, 2012 in St Anthony Church with the Franciscan Friars officiating.nbsp; Burial in Calvary Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 9am until time of service Saturday in the church.nbsp; Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home Riverside Chapel.nbsp;nbsp;