Rosemary Arbisi

Rosemary Arbisi, 86, of Rockford, passed away at 1:16 pm, November 19, 2007, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 1, 1921, in Rockford to George and Katherine Sparacino. Rosemary married Anthony ""Tony"" Arbisi on July 1, 1956, in Rockford. Rosemary worked at Mechanics Universal as a book keeper for many years in Rockford. She also worked and was very proud to be a voting judge for Winnebago County and was a life long member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Rosemary was a dedicated homemaker, enjoyed playing bingo at Milestone with her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Tony, as well as spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rosemarys generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to her family and friends. Survivors include children, Ron (Nickie) Arbisi of Oceanside, CA, Kathy (Gary) Anders, and John (Sandra) Arbisi; brother, Phillip (Shirley) Speracino of Winnebago; sister, Theresa (Erminio) Lazzerini; granddaughters, Melanie (Bryan) Lopata, Jennifer (Jason) Cannon, Kari (Danny) Simcakowski, Brianne (Johnny) Canova, Traci (Mike) Cosio, Teresa (Gregg) OBrien, Andrea, Jaci and Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Madison and Jocob Lopata, Cade OBrien, Sammy Arbisi and Jasmyne Powers; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would especially like to thank Deb for the kind and loving care of Rosemary. Predeceased by husband, Tony; parents, George and Katherine; beloved son, James and brother, Tony. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, Monday, November 26, 2007, in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Fransican Friars officiating. Entombment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation on Sunday, November 25, 2007, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., and from 9:00 am till time of service on Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the family. To