Lazzaretto, John B. 85, of Rockford died Friday, June 6, 2014 at home. Born in Centerville, IA to George and Marguerita (Cora) Lazzaretto. Served in the US Army. John worked for Laborer's Local #152 for 33 years. Member of the American Legion in Highland Park and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Highwood, IL. Generous man, always willing to help a neighbor, friend, or family member. Great story teller (life on a farm in Iowa, growing up with his five siblings, how they maintained their Italian traditions with cooking and family gatherings). Great cook, always by taste and instinct. Gardener, Incredible Handyman, could build or fix anything! Humble, never sang his own praises. Happy and content with the simple things in life. Loved the outdoors, knew the birds by their calls and laughed at his battles with chipmunks, raccoons, squirrels, deer who dared to enter his property. Survivors: wife, Angie (DePerte); sons, John M. (Amy) Lazzaretto of Lake Forest, IL and Ted Lazzaretto of Gurnee, IL; daughter, Jeanne (Steve) Roggensack of Loves Park, IL, Lynn (Mike) Thompson of LaCanada, CA, Sara (Jeff Anderson) Moore of Glenview, IL, and Laura (Jim) Morgan of Columbia, SC; sister, Jennie Maddalon; grandchildren, Kristen (Grant) Strom, Michael Lazzaretto, Brennan Lazzaretto, Luca Lazzaretto, Ellie Lazzaretto, Christian Roggensack, Jacob Roggensack, Lexi Roggensack, Dana (Khris) Griffis, Christa (Matt) Chase, Steven (Jennifer) Glover, Nicole (Jason) Kushner, Matthew Morgan and Luke Morgan; great-grandchildren, Harley and Olivia Kushner, along with her siblings Nate and Lexie, Jonathan and Lela Glover, Gavin and Layla Strom, Jacob and Connor Chase; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, George and Marguerita; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph (Rosanne) Lazzaretto and Valentine (Mary) Lazzaretto; sister and brothers-in-law, Mary (Bino) DalPonte and Rose (Martin) Tagliapietra and brother-in-law, Angelo Maddalon. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. Entombment in Warren Cemetery, Gurnee, IL. Visitation Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory (Mulford Chapel) 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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I'm sorrry for your loss, I know that no words can take away the pain, but there is the hope that you can see your loved one again.(John11:25)
June 11, 2014
JOHN: My condolences on the passing of your Dad. He and his bother Val were loyal friends of mine and I cherish their memories. May God's blessings be with Your Dad and all of your family...Johns. Matijevich
June 10, 2014
Lazzaretto family,
Sorry to read about John's passing. He was a great friend and will be missed.
Sam & Sue Salerno
June 10, 2014
Dear Angie and family,
So sorry to hear about John. He was a great guy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elda, Art, Donna, Karen and families.
June 9, 2014
John and Angie are the best neighbors we could ask for! We will miss John and his love for life. We are here for anything you need Angie.
Dan and Alana Spera
June 8, 2014
Aunt Angie and family, so sorry for your loss of John. We will always remember his infectious smile, laugh, homemade italian food, and great story telling. Love you, Pete and Karen DePerte
Pete DePerte
June 8, 2014
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