Mary A. Cassioppi

Obituary
Mary A Bogdonas Cassioppi

  Mary A. Cassioppi, 97, of Rockford, IL died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, in Provena St. Anne Center.

  Born May 16, 1914, in Rockford; the daughter of John and Mary (Belskas) Bogdonas. She married Joseph Cassioppi in 1941; he died in 1976. Mary was co-owner with her husband of Joe's Shoe Service on Seventh street. Member of St. James Catholic Church. Former member of Rockford Moose Lodge, VFW Post 1461 Belvidere, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

  Survived by son, Gene (Norma) Cassioppi of Rockford; grandchildren, Gerald (Stephanie) Cassioppi, Julie (Rodney) Wright and Jim (Lisa) Cassioppi; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Peter, Megan, Lindsey, Benjamin and Anna; sisters, Della and Bernice; and brothers, William, Edward, and Robert.

  Predeceased also by son, James.

  Service at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with visitation from 12 to 1:15 p.m.; the Rev. Dean Russell will officiate. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

  Memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 428 N. Second St., Rockford, IL 61107.

Published in Rockford Register Star from January 11 to January 12, 2012