Patsy J. Bortoli

Patsy J. Bortoli, 79, of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in her home. Born March 1, 1938 in Beloit, WI; daughter of Lloyd and Berdina (Moore) Dietrich. She married Joseph A. Bortoli on June 20, 1959 at St. Patrick’s Church in Rockford. Patsy grew up in Byron, IL and was the oldest of 15 children. Graduate of Byron high school, class of 1955. Patsy adored her three boys and loved being able to stay at home and raise them. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and the Venetian Club’s Women’s Auxiliary. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed family vacations to Minocqua, Wisconsin. Most of all, Patsy loved attending her grandson’s sporting activities and being with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Joe; children, Joe M. (Toni), Marty and Jim (Pat) Bortoli; grandchildren, Tyler, Paul and Anthony Bortoli; siblings, Joanne King, Linda (Larry) Lingel, Vicki (Mike) Naill, Pam Olivieri, Tim Dietrich, Kathy (Joe) Rajevich, Gary Dietrich, Cindy Williams and Mary Dietrich. Predeceased by her parents and siblings, Lloyd “Butch”, Terry, Larry, Michael and Joyce Dietrich.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2505 School Street, Rockford with Father Alejandro del Toro officiating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford; and will continue on Tuesday, June 6 from 9:30 a.m. until time of prayers at 10:15 a.m. at the Church.