Angelo S. Saporito

Angelo S. "Babe" Saporito, 90, Rockford, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born September 26, 1919 in Beloit, WI, son of Luca "Louis" and Luchina "Lucy" Bruscato Saporito. WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1943-1946. Married Josephine Bocanelli on April 13, 1947 in Rockford. Employed by the City of Rockford for 34 years. He retired in 1979 as Assistant Superintendant of the Street Department. Active member of Holy Family Catholic Church for the past 35 years where he served as a Sacristan, Euchristic Minister and an Usher. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Babe was an example of a kind and compassionate person who reached out to everyone. He was completely devoted to his family and his faith. Survivors include his wife, Josephine; children, Mary Lou Collura, Frisco, TX, Fred J. (Carol Sisson) Saporito, Bend, OR, Joanne (Jerry) Woods, Roscoe, Luke (Holly) Saporito, Lake Oswego, OR and Mark (Martha) Saporito, Garland, TX; grandchildren, Terese (Derek) McSpadden, Jerome (Chris) Collura, Angelise Woods, Matthew, Jeffrey and Erica Saporito, Elizabeth Saporito and step-grandaughter, Lunden Azuara; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Christopher and Patrick McSpadden. Also survived by his sister, Marie (Sam) Perrecone and brothers, Joseph Saporito and John (Marge) Saporito all of Rockford. Predeceased by his parents and grandson, Anthony Woods. Mass of Celebration at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Holy Family Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas E. Bales officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 3-6 p.m. on Monday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd with a Rosary to be recited at 5:30 p.m. Visitation also from 10-10:45 a.m. on Tuesday in the church. Please omit flowers and have Masses said in Angelos name at Holy Family Church. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfuneral home.com.