1920
Anthony
2010
Anthony Castrogiovanni
August 26, 1920 — July 17, 2010
Anthony (Tony) Castrogiovanni ,89
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Brother
Anthony (Tony) Castrogiovanni died July 17, 2010 at his home in the presence of his loving family in Rockford.nbsp; He was born August 26, 1920, the oldest son of Joseph and Rosenbsp; (Buscemi) Castrogiovanni.nbsp; From their beginning at the Sanitary Meat Market on South Main Street, Tony, his father, uncle and three brothers built Hilander Foods into a regional institution that they operated for nearly 80 years. Tony took a leave of absence from the business during World War II to serve in the Coast Guard.nbsp; On his return, he married Fran Dodaro and with their 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren they celebrated their 65 th wedding anniversary on June 17, 2010.nbsp; While family and work were his top priorities, he found time to earn his pilots license, and on Sunday mornings, could be seen at the controls of a Cessna 172.nbsp; He traveled most to his beloved Italy and read extensively.nbsp; He could complete the best history lesson with a keen observation captured in an appropriate quote.nbsp; He was a gracious, generous host who was always happy to pick up the tab for dinner.nbsp; He would respond to a thank you with thank the Good Lord.nbsp; Today, his family and friends thank the Lord for Tony Castrogiovanni.nbsp;
He is survived by his wife, Frances (Dodaro) Castrogiovanni; daughters, Roz Hill, Carla Cox (John) and Fran Knutson (Jim grandchildren Tony (Rebecca) Hill, Jeff (Jennifer) Hill, Carrie Cox, Chris Cox, Marifran (Greg) Georgis and Julie Knutson (Tyler) Rudick; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, John (June) Castrogiovanni and Joe (Sharyn) Castrogiovanni; sister-in-law, Mary Castrogiovanni; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.nbsp; He was predeceased by his parents, son-in-law, Stephen Hill and brother, Al Castrogiovanni.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. David E. Beauvais at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4400 Highcrest Road on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 11 a.m.nbsp; Burial in St. Mary/St. James Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
The family wishes to thank Midwest Heart Specialists, VNA Hospice and all the caregivers who helped out in this trying time.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boylan Catholic High School (TheAnthony and Frances (Dodaro) Castrogiovanni and Family Scholarship), 4000 St. Frances Dr. Rockford, IL. 61103 or The Poor Clare Corpus Christi Monastery, 2111 South Main Street Rockford, IL. 61102.nbsp; Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Brother
Anthony (Tony) Castrogiovanni died July 17, 2010 at his home in the presence of his loving family in Rockford.nbsp; He was born August 26, 1920, the oldest son of Joseph and Rosenbsp; (Buscemi) Castrogiovanni.nbsp; From their beginning at the Sanitary Meat Market on South Main Street, Tony, his father, uncle and three brothers built Hilander Foods into a regional institution that they operated for nearly 80 years. Tony took a leave of absence from the business during World War II to serve in the Coast Guard.nbsp; On his return, he married Fran Dodaro and with their 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren they celebrated their 65 th wedding anniversary on June 17, 2010.nbsp; While family and work were his top priorities, he found time to earn his pilots license, and on Sunday mornings, could be seen at the controls of a Cessna 172.nbsp; He traveled most to his beloved Italy and read extensively.nbsp; He could complete the best history lesson with a keen observation captured in an appropriate quote.nbsp; He was a gracious, generous host who was always happy to pick up the tab for dinner.nbsp; He would respond to a thank you with thank the Good Lord.nbsp; Today, his family and friends thank the Lord for Tony Castrogiovanni.nbsp;
He is survived by his wife, Frances (Dodaro) Castrogiovanni; daughters, Roz Hill, Carla Cox (John) and Fran Knutson (Jim grandchildren Tony (Rebecca) Hill, Jeff (Jennifer) Hill, Carrie Cox, Chris Cox, Marifran (Greg) Georgis and Julie Knutson (Tyler) Rudick; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, John (June) Castrogiovanni and Joe (Sharyn) Castrogiovanni; sister-in-law, Mary Castrogiovanni; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.nbsp; He was predeceased by his parents, son-in-law, Stephen Hill and brother, Al Castrogiovanni.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. David E. Beauvais at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4400 Highcrest Road on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 11 a.m.nbsp; Burial in St. Mary/St. James Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
The family wishes to thank Midwest Heart Specialists, VNA Hospice and all the caregivers who helped out in this trying time.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boylan Catholic High School (TheAnthony and Frances (Dodaro) Castrogiovanni and Family Scholarship), 4000 St. Frances Dr. Rockford, IL. 61103 or The Poor Clare Corpus Christi Monastery, 2111 South Main Street Rockford, IL. 61102.nbsp; Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
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