Paul Upstone

Paul Upstone, 81, of Rockford, IL, died after a short illness on June 27th, 2016. Born August 19th, 1934 in Fairdale, IL, he is predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Alta Upstone, also of Rockford.
Paul in his youth was one the premier athletes in Rockford, equally skilled in baseball and basketball. He was a career electrician at Sundstrand's and if anyone needed electrical work done on the side, he would the first to volunteer and help.
All throughout his life, if a party needed kick start or a storyteller, Paul would be someone you would want in attendance with his charm and quick wit.
Married twice, first to Velora and later Claudette, all his extended family thought he was a very good person.
Later in life, he loved seeing his grandchildren and few were happier than he was when it came to having great grandchildren. A special thanks to Don and Connie Harker, Paul's next door neighbors, who were his guardian angels.
Family survivors include his sister, Phyllis of Machesney Park, IL, son Douglas (Kim) Upstone; granddaughter Melissa Upstone of Scottsdale; Brent Upstone of Phoenix and two great granddaughters Grace and Amalia, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 Mulford Road, Rockford on Friday July 1. Visitation is from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, with service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital directly or condolences can be sent to Doug Upstone at - 14897 N.97th Place, Scottsdale AZ 85260.