Robert B. Hade

Robert B. "Bob" Hade, 57, Rockford, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Rockford Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born November 13, 1952, in Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Helen (DePetrantonio) Hade. Bob attended Rock Valley College and later Northern Illinois University. He worked at Allied Games for nearly 20 years. He loved listening to music and playing his guitar. Bob had a "green thumb" and created beautiful gardens of flowers and vegetables. Most of all, Bob was a loving and kind father, spending most of his time with his family. Survived by his life partner and soul mate, Marianne Messina Musso; son, Andrew R. Hade and daughter, Allison M Hade, both of Rockford; parents, Ben and Helen Hade of Rockford; sister, Barbara A. Hade of Rockford; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.Funeral service will be 10 am, Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Av, Rockford, IL 61103. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 am until service time at the funeral home on Wednesday. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.