Jerry J. Rebecca

Jerry J. Rebecca, 84, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Mercy Health Hospital. Born September 21, 1933, the son of Nicholas & Martha M. (Rotello) Rebecca. Graduated from Rockford West High School, class of 1951 where he lettered in baseball, basketball and football for 3 years. Then later attended University of Illinois where he played football, and played football with the Golden Eagles. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. Married Judy A. Jump in Rockford on January 9, 1970. Jerry owned Rebecca Tile Company for over 50 years. He left his craftsmanship all over Northern Illinois and Arizona.
Survivors include wife, Judy; children Michael, Nicholas, Albert and Jim Rebecca, Theresa (Jerry Hull) Russo, Diane Navickis, and Judy’s son Scott Jacobs; grandchildren, Jennifer, Noah (Kimmi), and Nathan (Melissa)Russo, Alec and Austin Navickis; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by parents, brother, Sammy Rebecca; grandson Aaron Russo; son in law, Al Navickis.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial at Arlington Memorial Park. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. – Send online condolences and extended obit at www.fitzgeraldfh.com