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Mario Botta Obituary

MARIO BOTTA, 88 ROCKFORD - Mario Botta, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in his home. Born September 22, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY; the son of Louis and Ester (Campochiara) Botta. Graduated from the City University of New York receiving his BS of Engineering. He worked as an independent consultant for many years. Served in the US Army during WWII. Married Linda Mary Francis in Hong Kong on September 21, 1983. Mario enjoyed gardening, Barbecues, and the opera. Survivors include wife, Linda Botta; son, Mark Botta; daughter, Stephanie (Garett) Botta-Jackson, Andree (Bryce) Ellege, and Nancy (Aaron) Botta-Nunziato; grandchildren, Danikka, Brikenya, Mikkaela, and Kaleb Jackson, Kaitlyn, Jacob, and Hope Ellege. Predeceased by parents and sisters, Nancy Dolciamore and Ann Starrantino. Celebration of life time will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 15 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel. Service provided by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL. To express condolence online please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

Published by Rockford Register Star from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2014.
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Thinking of you Linda and your entire family during the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace leaving you with his legacy of love that you shared.

Karen Marks

July 20, 2014

Linda & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your precious memories comfort you during your time of bereavement.

Valerie Simon

July 15, 2014

I met Mr, Botto over ten years ago,and each time He was kind, cordial and friendly. I knew him through his lovely wife, Linda, with whom I taught many years at Lewis Lemon School. My prayers are with the Botto Family. If I can do anything to help,please let me know. Rest In Peace Mr. Botto.

Annie Davis

July 13, 2014

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