John J. Vicari

John J. Vicari, 63, of Rockford passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009. Born December 9, 1945 in Rockford, IL, the son of John and Jeanette (Banasiewicz) Vicari. He married Joan Behrens on August 23, 1969 who passed away on October 26, 2008. John graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He spent the majority of his professional career employed by Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation where he worked as an Engineering Manager until his retirement in 1999.   Survivors include his sons John, Robert, Steven and David Vicari. Sisters Judy Vicari, Mary Jane Vicari, Joanne (Marty) Bullock and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by both his parents and wife.   Funeral Service will be Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. with the Rev. Matthew T. Rudden officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. To