James E. Petty

nbsp;James Edward Petty, 57

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Rockford James (620) Edward Petty, 57 of Rockford died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 8:03 p.m. after a courageous three year battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Born March 6, 1953 in Berwyn, IL to John Harold and Sophie (Serafin) Petty. Jim served in the US Navy. Jim was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and avid amateur fisherman. Jims wonderful sense of humor and smile would always light up a room. His charisma drew people to him and he always gave himself to everyone. We cannot forget his love of animals.

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Survivors; His Lady Dorothy Doti Ridings; Sons, Jonathan Jono Paul (Leslie Marie) Petty and Jacob Charles Petty; Sister, Rita Accardo; Brothers, John Petty and Joe Rzeczkowski ; Cousins, Dianne and Steve Butler; Nieces and nephews Charles, Luke, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Drew and Philip; Former wife, Martha Spickler Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law Ron and Mary Zammit and many numerous loved ones.

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Services will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory (Mulford Chapel) 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Il. Visitation from 4 p.m. until the time of service Saturday at the Funeral Home. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.