William "Bill" Larkins

William “Bill” Larkins, 78, of Rockford, IL, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, September 25, 2020.

He was formerly of the Philadelphia area and was an avid Philly team sports fan, especially the Phillies. Bill spent 40 years as an employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Delaware Co, Pennsylvania. He loved the N.J. shores and being on the beach and boardwalk. Bill loved his family and taking his son Randy to golf tournaments. He will be dearly missed.

Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, Geraldine (Dzedzy) Larkins; sons, Christopher (Carrie) Kline, Randy Del Sordo and daughter, Allison Larkins; grandchildren, McKenzie and Jared; brother, Frank and sister, Marianne Hospader. He is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary (Lawlor) Larkins.

A walk-through visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. Those attending are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines to allow 50 people at a time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Humane Society.

Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. Share online memories and condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.