Mark M. Mcgaw

Mark Michael McGaw, 31, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Born June 18, 1979 in Rockford; son of Raymond and Patricia (Ruvolo) McGaw. Mark was employed by Commonwealth Edison and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing. Mark loved his family and was a great father, wonderful son, brother and Uncle.

Survivors include his children, Kaden Michael McGaw and Aubrey Elizabeth McGaw; parents, Raymond and Patricia; brothers, James (Rachel), Raymond and Matthew McGaw; nephews, Vincent Joseph McGaw and Tyler Palmer; grandmother, Jessica Ruvolo; several uncles, aunts, cousins and his beloved dog, Chase. Predeceased by sister, Sarah McGaw; grandfather, Michael Ruvolo, Sr.; grandmother, Lena Ruvolo; grandparents, Mayor Robert and Margaret McGaw.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Franciscan Friars officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, ILnbsp; 61108. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. To express condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.