Alfred Papini Jr.

ALFRED D. PAPINI JR., 72 ADAMS, Wis. - Alfred D. Papini Jr., 72, of Adams, formerly of Loves Park, Ill., passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 23, 2011, at his home. Born Aug. 16, 1938, in Rockford, Ill., to Alfred and Josephine (Campisi) Papini. He graduated from East High School in 1957 and Chicago Tech. in 1959. Married Phyllis Fisher on June 6, 1959, in Rockford. He owned and operated Rockford Roofing Co. for 35 years. Alfred enjoyed collecting coins and shopping on QVC, but most of all, fishing. Survivors include children, Michael (Jayne) Papini of Chana, Ill., Kimberly (Charles) Dorsett of Oansas Pas, Texas, Ted (Jeanne) Papini of Roscoe, Ill., Tom (Connie) Papini of Machesney Park, Ill., Misty Ausherman of Belvidere, Ill., grandchildren, Melissa, Christen, Holli, Alex, Heidi, Logan, Alexis, Addy and Payton; great-grandchildren, Karyn, Chance, Brenden, Kylee and Anna Jayne; sister, Virginia Gissler of New Milford, Ill., brothers, Randy Papini and Sid (Teresa) Papini, both of Loves Park and Teddy Papini of Rockford; former wife, Phyllis Chambers of Loves Park; godson, Devern "Carl" Gissler of Glendale, Ariz.; lifelong friend, Wendell "Swede" Olsen. Predeceased by parents, Alfred and Josephine Papini; and son, Alfred D. Papini III. Service at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Loves Park, with private family service at 9:30 a.m.; Father Olsen will officiate. Private family interment in Calvary Cemetery, Rockford, with a celebration of life at the Women's Club in Loves Park after interment.