Patricia L. Digiovanni

Patricia L. Pat DiGiovanni, 63, Rockford, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1946, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur and Faye (Quist) Sampson. Pat married Anthony Tony DiGiovanni in Rockford, on May 14, 1966. She was President of Integrated Home Care Services in Rockford for many years. She was a 1964 graduate of Rockford East High School. Pat loved life and her family, especially time with her precious grandchildren. She enjoyed the girls in her card clubs, the theater group and traveling with her family.

Survived by her husband, Tony; daughters, Michelle (Brian) Borkowicz of Geneva and Pamela (Tony) Jackson of Crystal Lake; grandchildren, Briana and Maxwell Borkowicz and Taylor and Madison Jackson; mother, Faye Sampson of Rockford; sister, Sandy (Keith) Forberg of Roscoe; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father, Arthur.

Memorial services will be 4 pm, Sunday, February 21, 2010, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108 with Rev. Dr. R. Joe Marek officiating. Visitation from 2 pm until time of service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to VNA Hospice, 4223 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108. Send online condolences to www.fitzgeraldfh.com.