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Joseph A. Peña

June 14, 1931 — January 5, 2018

Joseph A. Peña, 86, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2018, surround by his family. Born June 14, 1931, in Belvidere, IL, to Manuel and Pauline Peña. Married Betty McKinney on November 26, 1949. He was a machinist at Rockford Powertrain. He enjoyed spending quality time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe was an avid boxing fan and storyteller.
Survived by children, Paulette Peña, Deena Peña and Gil (Laura) Peña; grandchildren, Paul (Stephanie Lancor) Peña, Heather (Shannon) Burbach, Gabe (Jen) Peña, Cruz and Beni Peña, Amber Heitter, Nicole Sandstrom; great grandchildren, Angela, Alec, Cole, Logan, Sasha, Lucas; great-great grandchild, Romeo; brothers Mack (Jackie) Peña and Kenny Gentry; daughter-in-law Moana Peña. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty, son Jim and sisters Joney Leon and Violet Gutierrez.
Memorial service will be 7 pm Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108. Visitation from 5 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. – Send online condolence at www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

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Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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