Martha Nibbio

Rockford- Martha Nibbio, 80, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 in her home, after a brief illness. Born Oct. 26, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Matthew and Josephine (DeCorte) Nibbio. She was a 1950 graduate of West High School and began working for over 35 years as an assembler. A member of the St. Bernadette Senior Association , she took time to enjoy traveling, making crafts, baking her Italian cookies for the holidays and spending time with relatives. The family would like to thank Northern Illinois Hospice especially Jenny and Debbie for their wonderful care and support. Survivors include her siblings, Eleanor Rotello of Rockford, Frances Nibbio of Rockford, Nick Nibbio of CA and Vincent (Lucille) Nibbio of Rockford; numerous nieces and nephews and great and great-great nieces and nephews as well. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Sam Nibbio. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, Nov. 10 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2400 Bell Ave. at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel 3910 N. Rockton Ave. with a rosary service to be recited at 7 p.m. Visitation continues on Wed. in the Parish Hall from 9 until time of prayer at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family for a fund to be established.