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JOHN A. TERRANOVA SR., 87 ROCKFORD - John A. Terranova Sr., 87, of Rockford passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Born Jan. 24, 1924, in Ottawa, son of Louis and Angelina (Verona) Terranova. Graduate of West High School, Class of 1942. John was a veteran of World War II, 1943 to 1946, serving in the European Theatre in the infantry. He married his love, Bernice Novotney on Nov. 30, 1946, in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. John worked many years as a meat cutter until his retirement from Courtesy Foods in 1988. He then worked at Bob's Hardware for 21 years until his retirement in 2009. John loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, St. Anthony Holy Name Society and St. Ambrogio Society. Survived by his loving wife of more than 64 years, Bernice; daughters, JoAnn (Vic) Mandala, Karen (Louie) Gugliuzza and Marguerite (Tom) Paravola; sons, John Jr. (Miechelle) and Louis Terranova; sister, Lily (Terranova) Tartaglia; sisters-in-law, Jennie Terranova, Irene Gutek Micklos and Helen Novotney; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; sisters, Catherine Smith, Marie Jones, Theresa Bradley and Helen Terranova; brothers, Joseph, Sam and Louis Terranova; and grandson, Matthew Terranova. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday May, 19, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, with Franciscan Friars officiating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, with rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Visitation also from 10 a.m. Thursday to time of service at the church.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 17 to May 18, 2011.

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Joanne Corirossi

May 23, 2011

John and Terranova Family,
Our condolences to you on John's passing. May you take comfort in the wonderful memories you have of him. Our prayers are with you.
Joanne & Bob Corirossi

Andrew Vitale

May 23, 2011

Louie, it was wonderful to see you the other day... under such circumstances as they were. Be assured of my continued thoughts and prayers for you and the rest of the Terranova family. Peace. -- Andrew

Michael and Cheryl Paris

May 20, 2011

John and Terranova Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

May 19, 2011

Dear John and Michelle,
We are sorry for your loss. Please know you have both our synpathies and our prayers at this time.

David and Lori Girgenti

Pat Powelson

May 18, 2011

Karen, John, Louie and family,
We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

Pat and Ed Powelson

May 18, 2011

So sorry to hear of John's passing! Our Condolences to you, Bernice and your family! Sincerely, Carole Randall and Family (Mesa. Az.)

Judy Barnard

May 18, 2011

My heartfelt sympathies to a wonderful family at the loss of your cherished Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and Friend. I know you will miss him terribly, but you will have so many wonderful memories to remember him by.

Doug Rice

May 18, 2011

So sorry John. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Samara Bilich

May 18, 2011

Dear John and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." ~From a headstone in Ireland

Karissa, Terrence, and Gianna McGraw

May 18, 2011

We love you Nanu!

Gena

May 18, 2011

My Deepest Condolences to your family.

Amy Flynn

May 18, 2011

My sincere condolences to the Terranova family. I feel fortunate to have met Lindsey's Nanu and I know he will be greatly missed -- You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Niki Terranova

May 17, 2011

My (our) Nanu will be sorely missed. He was truly our patriarch, and it was my honor to be his granddaughter.

Dan Hitchcock

May 17, 2011

Sorry to hear about your Father. My father, "Bud" Hitchcock and yours worked at Kroger, in the meat market, at Rockford Plaza. I remember you dad's dark, thick hair.

Peace to you and your family.

Paul Pirrello

May 17, 2011

My condolences to the family. I knew John both at the food store, and as a customer at the hardware store for many years.

Bridget Richards-Neese

May 17, 2011

I worked with John at Bob's Hardware and he was such a funny guy, one of my favorites to work with. Bernice, I worked with you at Pacemaker before I went and worked with your husband...I'm so blessed to have known both of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time!

mary stapleford

May 17, 2011

My condolences to John's family. I worked with John at Bob's Hardware and we had many laughs together. Mary Stapleford

Frank and Darlene Spataro

May 17, 2011

Karen

Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. I didn't know him personally, but from knowing you all these years, he must have been a special father.

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