Carl Robert Salamone

Carl Robert ""Bob"" Salamone, 77, Rockford, died at 6:40 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008 in his home. Born October 26, 1930 in Rockford, son of Samuel and Evelyn Uting Salamone. Graduated from West High School in 1948. Married Joanne Killeen on August 30, 1951. Bob was self employed in the family businesses at Salamone & Son Market and the North Main Tavern. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed playing golf, having lunches with his best buddies and loved his family about all else. Survivors include his wife, Joanne; children, Jori Ann Salamone, Robert C. (Amy) Salamone and Julie Salamone; grandchildren, Renee Allen, Keith Gulbrantson, Joseph Salamone, Allison Salamone and Jenny Gulbrantson; great-grandchild, Jonah Allen; sister, Marjorie Ingwalson; nieces, Cindy Anderson and Jamie and Lisa Ingwalson. Predeceased by his parents and grandson, Robert C. Salamone. Bobs family would like to thank the staff of OSF St. Anthony Hospice for the love and care that was given to him. Funeral mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2008 in the Cathedral of St. Peter with Rev. William R. Wentink officiating. Burial in St. Mary/St. James Cemetery. Visitation from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. and from 10:00 a.m. until time of the mass at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.