John R. Saporito

John R. Saporito,98, Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born August 17, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Luca and Lucy (Bruscato) Saporito. John was a veteran serving in the Army during WWII. He served the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He married Margaret A. Villani in Rockford on September 12, 1942. She passed away on April 5, 2014. John retired on September 15, 1982, as a Supervisor from the Rockford Water Department after 35 years of service and received the Key to the City by Mayor John McNamara. He also worked as a maintenance man after retirement at the Knights of Columbus. John was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church serving as an usher, a Eucharistic Minister, and visiting the homebound members. He also volunteered at Ascension Living Saint Anne Place. He was a man with a very strong faith. John was an avid Bears fan, enjoyed the outdoors, watching birds, and gardening. He loved watching Wheel of Fortune, Animal Planet, old westerns and the old comedy shows. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He treasured all his friends throughout his years. He will be immensely missed.
Survived by his children, Barbara Hallstrom, Lucille Hines, and John (Jody) Saporito, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews,and his sister, Marie Perrecone. Predeceased by his loving wife of 71 years, Margaret and his 2 brothers, Angelo and Joseph. Special thanks to his caregivers, Victor, Vlad, and Sam, the Parish Nurse, Teresa and the OSF Palliative Care team, especially Amy.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd. Rockford. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the church. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Corpus Christi Monastery of the Poor Clares, 2111 S. Main St. Rockford, IL 61102. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.