Ygnacio Nick Luna Moon

YGNACIO NICK LUNA MOONnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;
Ygnacio Nick Luna Moon, 76, of Rockford, died at 8:35 am, Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loving family.nbsp; Born July 31, 1931, the son of Remijio and Marcellina (Mardez) Luna.nbsp; Veteran of the U.S. Army where he was a paratrooper serving overseas during the Korean Conflict. He married Irene Rodriquez in Paducah, TX in 1950.nbsp; Employed as a tile finisher and member of local No.114 and local No.31.nbsp; Member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Irene; 7 children, Esperanza(Roberto)Dangel of Rockford, Ygnacio(Lisa)Luna Jr. of Pecatonica, Rojelio(Kim)Luna of German Valley, Virginia(Rick)Keinz of Rockford, Esther(Carlos)Velarde of Rockford, Michael(Kim)Moon of Rockford and Generosa(Paul)Jimenez of Belvidere;nbsp; 28 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; sisters, Lydia Casarez of TX and Irene Flores of CO;nbsp; brother, Remijio(Marcie)Luna of Rockford;nbsp; and many nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by 2 sons, Mario Luna and Marcello Luna;nbsp; granddaughter, Serena and 4 brother and 2 sisters. Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Brian Geary officiating.nbsp; Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation on Tuesday evening, September 4, 2007nbsp; from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with rosary geing recited at 7:45 pm in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church.nbsp; To express online condolences, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.nbsp;nbsp;