Louis Saporito

LOUIS 'LOUIE' T. SAPORITO, 63 ROCKFORD - Louis "Louie" T. Saporito, 63, of Rockford died suddenly at 3:58 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1947, in Rockford, where resided his entire life, the son of Joseph and Mary Rose Saporito. He graduated from St. Edward High School in Elgin. Louie was employed with local car dealerships, receiving several top-salesman awards. He was a member of Holy Family Church. He was an avid sports enthusiast, especially baseball and basketball. He had the talent and composition to be a professional baseball player, but circumstances did not allow this to occur. Louie had an extreme love for his family, was very strong in his faith, and had a kind and gentle heart. He was also a friend and protector of all living creatures. Survivors include wife, Vicki, son, Tony, and daughter, Jennifer Saporito-Bounds, all of Rockford; father, Joseph Saporito of Rockford; sisters Patty Saporito of Rockford and Mary Jo Gallagher of Algonquin; nephews Joey and Tommy Gallagher; and many cousins, uncles and aunts. Predeceased by his mother, Mary, and sister, Janet. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Holy Family Church, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.; Monsignor David Kagan will officiate. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Gasparini & Oliveri Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Marchesano Drive. Condolences at www.gasparini oliverifuneral.net.