Georgina (Geanie) LaLoggia Caywood

Surrounded by her family, Geanie, 92, died peacefully in her home on June 19, 2026. Born on January 20, 1934, to Vito and Virginia (Fabiano) Mandella, Geanie was a lifelong Rockford resident. She graduated from West High School and Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She married Angelo LaLoggia in 1956, sharing 31 years devoted to each other, their faith, and their family. In 1998, she married Keith Caywood, and they spent 12 years together enjoying their retirement.

Geanie modeled values of sacrifice, service, and love to everyone who knew her. She cherished her vocation as a nurse and devoted her 44-year career to Rockford Memorial Hospital and Rockford Clinic. She loved reading, playing bridge, attending her kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events, and spending time with her family and friends. She belonged to the St. Anthony Altar and Rosary Society, was an active parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and was a member of the Ladies of St. Bernadette group.

She was preceded in death by her son Vito Paul LaLoggia, husband Angelo LaLoggia, husband Keith Caywood, son-in-law Jim Day, and step son-in-law Bill Wessel.

Geanie’s generous spirit, caring nature, family meals, and Italian cookies will be missed by all, especially her family, including her children Jeanine (Pat) Williams, Michael S. (Mary) LaLoggia, Virginia (Kerry) Burd, Cindy Day, Lisa (Mike) St. John, Jennifer (Brian) Maier, stepchildren Larry Caywood, Sherry Wessel, Laurie (Brad) Claussen, and Lisa (Bruce) Keating, sister JoAnn Mandella, 27 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, and many friends, relatives, and neighbors. Special thanks to Mo Cara Hospice, Jet Healthcare, and caregiver Lisa Glover.

A visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home - Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108, on Friday, June 26 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., and at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107, on Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Church at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Boylan Catholic High School Educational Foundation in Geanie's name. Donations can be mailed to Boylan Catholic High School Advancement Office 4000 St. Francis Drive, Rockford, IL 61103 or donate online at Boylan Catholic High School.