Phyllis R. Montalbano

Phyllis R. Montalbano, 89, Rockford, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Born on February 13, 1931 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Angelo and Carmella (Greco) LaFasto. Phyllis was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In 1953, she married Joseph Montalbano. Phyllis enjoyed cooking for her family and loved time spent with her grandchildren. She served as President of the Women’s Guild and Parish Council of St. Patrick Church. She had special bond with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Joseph; children, Craig (Barbara) Montalbano, Brian Montalbano and Denise Cicero; grandchildren, Michele, James, Ryan, Michael-Anthony and Justin; great-grandchild Lylah; sister, Susan Sabbe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; daughter, Denise Ann; sister, Mary Stephenson; and brothers, Ray, Sam and Frank LaFasto.

Special thanks to the staff at Mercyhealth at Home Hospice and caregivers Chris Dougherty and Lecie Benford.

The visitation is from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson Street, Rockford, IL 61102, with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 8616 W. State Road, Winnebago, IL 61088. Social distancing and masks are required for any service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phyllis’s memory to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church or Mercyhealth at Home Hospice. Send condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.