Mary G. Malavolti

Mary G. Malavolti, 77Rockford-Mary G. Malavolti, 77 of Rockford died peacefully Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Born February 27, 1934 in Rockford to the parents of Dominic and Nancy (Thomasino) Palmeno. Married to the love of her life, Toby Malavolti on March 21, 1952. Mary attended St. Edwards School and East High School, worked for several companies including Greenlees and "All Dolled Up." She belonged to Collector's Club of Rockford and Ken Rock Doll Club and served as former President of North Suburban Woman's Club. Mary loved going to the casinos and watching her grandchildren perform ballet. She enjoyed gardening, reading and collecting. Mary was survived by her loving husband Toby, daughter Julie (Mark), son Michael (Jody Brostrom), granddaughters, Natalie, Megan, Rachel, and honorary grandson Tyler, sisters, Nancy Hagemeyer, and Jeanne Seeling of Fort Myers, FL, aunt, Margaret Swanson of Rockton, nephews, several nieces and numerous cousins. Mary was predeceased by daughter, Janet Lynn and her parents.Funeral Mass 10 am Friday, May 27, 2011 at St. Rita Catholic Church 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, with Monsignor Gerald P. Kobbeman officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at church. Memorials may be made to the family for an establishment to be named at a later date.