Tony Gasparini Funerals

07/29/2026

Joseph “Joe Sal” Saladino
Joseph “Joe Sal” Saladino passed away on Sunday, ,July 26, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones.

Joe was born on October 11, 1945, to Joseph and Grace Saladino. He was the third child of six children. Joe grew up and lived in Rockford,...

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07/24/2026

Kathleen Castronovo
August 1, 1943 – July 22, 2026

Kathleen Castronovo, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by her family and extended family at Alpine Fireside. Born on August 1, 1943, in Rockford, Illin...

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07/13/2026

Joseph C. Scandroli Sr. of Rockford passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, in his home.
Funeral Mass at 10:00am Friday, July 17, 2026, in Saint Bridget Catholic Church, Loves Park. No Visitation on Friday. Visitation from 3:00pm until 7:00pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Saint Bridget Catholic Church, 600...

07/12/2026

Beverly Dawn Epperson passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, in her home. She was born December
5, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Francis and Martha De Wane. She was a graduate of East
High School and a 1957 graduate of Saint Anthony School of Nursing. She married Chester
Epperson on November ...

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07/08/2026

Alessandra (Pro) Coppotelli of Rockford passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Alpine Fireside. She was born August 12, 1932, in Ferentino, Italy, the daughter of Luigi and Vittoria Pro. She came to Rockford in August of 1961 with her family. She married Frank Coppotelli on October 26, 1957, in Fere...

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07/07/2026

Janice E. (Wills) Bloom, 89, AAS, passed away on July 2, 2026.
Born to Fredrick and Mildred Wills on September 25, 1936, she lived in Davis Junction until her marriage to James Bloom on September 26, 1959. They purchased their home in Cherry Valley, where she lived until her death.

There t...

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07/01/2026

Michael Allen Harris, 49, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Michael was born on October 1, 1976, in Rockford, the son of Daniel and Marie (Redler) Harris. He graduated from Rockford Lutheran, Class of 1994, and later earned his Associate’s Degree from Rasmussen College, an...

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06/23/2026

Ange L. Armato, age 96, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026 at Charter Senior Living in Rockford, IL. Ange was born in Rockford on October 27, 1929, the daughter of George and Santa Armato.

Ange graduated from West High School and attended art school in Chicago. She worked for a period a...

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06/15/2026

Rita Josephine Zant
March 19, 1942 – June 12, 2026

Rita Josephine Zant, born Rita Josephine Cooling, passed away on June 12, 2026,after a brief illness. She was 84 years old.
Born on March 19, 1942, to Joseph and Frances (Pavone) Cooling, Rita carried anentrepreneurial spirit throughout ...

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06/10/2026

In Loving Memory of Diane Bove
Diane Bove passed away on June 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and a heart that never judged. She was 72 years old.

Diane was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the loving wife of Jim Bove for 51 years and a source of con...

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