Samuel G. Scalia

Samuel G. Scalia 81

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Samuel G. Scalia 81 of Rockford passed away at 2:30 am on April 2, 2010 in Rosewood Care Center.nbsp; Born September 19, 1928 in Chicago, IL.nbsp; The son of George and Josephine Laudicina Scalia.nbsp; He came to Rockford in 1960 from South Beloit.nbsp; He married Theresa M. Cassaro in St Anthony Church on September 6, 1952.nbsp; She predeceased him on April 25, 2001.nbsp; He then married Frances Marie Salamone Schiro on September 14, 2002.

He worked for the Rockford Board of Education as a building engineer for 28 years.nbsp; He retired in 1988.nbsp; Member of St Patrick Church, Long time volunteer at Rockford Memorial Hospital for over 20 years.nbsp; He lived for his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Frances, Children; George (Sandie) Scalia of Burnsville, MN, JoAnn (Patrick) Schleicher of Roscoe, Charlotte (Daniel) Murphy of Rockford and Michael (Rachel) Scalia of Rockton. nbsp;Step Daughters Francine (Lee) Barrie and Anna (Henry) Hauch.nbsp; Grandchildren; Andrew (Pam), Douglas (Stacey), Robert (Melissa), Rebecca (Eric), Sarah Maria (Julio), Daniel (Jennifer), Angela (Eli), Diana (Joe), Christopher, Anthony, Alexis and five step-grandchildren.nbsp; Great grandchildren; Alyssa, Liliana, Sammy, Madelyn, Gabriella and five Step Great grandchildren.nbsp; Brother and Sister Josephine (Tom) Milone, Vito (Irene) ScaliaPredeceased by his parents, wife and sister Lucille(Joe).

Mass of Resurrection at 10am Wednesday April 7, 2010 in St Patrick Catholic Church.nbsp; Burial in Willwood Burial Park.nbsp; Visitation from 5-7pm Tuesday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home 1860 S. Mulford Rd. and from 9am until time of service Wednesday in the church.