Roger J. Ligtcap

Roger J. Lightcap, Sr., 78, Machesney Park, died in his home at 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009.  Born November 18, 1930 in Rockford, son of Henry Lee and Merlette Heller Lightcap.  Veteran of the US Navy, having served for 14 years, including the Korean Conflict.  Retired from the State of Illinois as a cook for the Department of Corrections as well as working as a cook at various locations in the area.    Survivors include his daughter, Paula Lightcap; sisters, Kathleen Busse and Sandra Adams and special, long time friend, George Secrist.  Predeceased by his parents; sons, Roger J. Lighcap, Jr. and Roderick Lightcap and his brother, Hank Lightcap.   A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave.  Private burial in Greenwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Noahs Ark, PAWS or Disabled American Veterans.  Condolences and memories can be shared at www.fitzgeraldfh.com