Gino Dal Pra

Gino A. Dal Pra 77 of Rockford passed away Tuesday Apri 26, 2011 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Gino was born May 24, 1933 in Rockford, the son of Peter and Edvige Aliprandini Dal Pra. He worked for Eclipse in Rockford for 37 years, retiring in 1988. Member of St Anthony Church. Gino graduated from St Anthony Schools and West High School class of 1951. Gino loved fishing, golfing, woodworking projects and watching the great niece and nephews sporting events.Survivors include his Brother Isidore Dal Pra of Rockford. Sister-in-law, Karen Dal Pra of Rockford. Nieces and nephews, Michael (Chris) Dal Pra of Rockford, Maria (Brian) Timms of Cherry Valley, Joseph (Stephanie) Dal Pra of Tuscon, AZ and Christina (Shawn) Crain of Cherry Valley. Great nieces and nephews, Thomas, Nicholas and Zachary Dal Pra, Jake, Callan and Melanie Timms, Colton and Mason Crain. Predeceased by his parents and brothers Mario and Raymond. The family would like to thank the staff at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, Kindred Hospital and Rockford Memorial Hospital for there care and support for Gino. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am Tuesday May 3, 2011 in St Anthony of Padua Church, with the Franciscan Friars officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel on Monday, May 2nd, from 5:30pm until 7pm with rosary to be recited at 7pm. Visitation also at church from 9am until 9:45 Tuesday in the church.