Rockford, Illinois
FRANCESCO 'FRANK' ALTAMORE, 81 ROCKFORD - Francesco "Frank" Altamore was born on August 13, 1932, in Roccamena, Sicily. He grew up on a farm with his five siblings before marrying Ignazia Pace on June 27, 1957. They and their two children, Alberto and Antonia "Toni", followed family to the United...
Read MoreToni and Alberto I am saddened to hear of the loss to your family of a great man. He was the best. Always a nice smile and greeting when ever we met. I am so thankful to have known him.
Dale Kallenbach
December 19, 2013 | Rockford, IL
Albert--I have just heard this news. I am so sorry for your loss. I'll fondly remember the countless times I ran into your Dad near the restaurant entrance. He always had a nice smile for me and a warm greeting for my Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.--Martha (Maggio) Merizon
Martha Merizon
December 13, 2013 | Sun Valley, ID
Albert, my sincerest condolences to you and your entire family on the passing of your father. I have just been in surgery, so I did not have a chance to express this to you last week. You are in my prayers my friend.
Louis Paoli
December 12, 2013 | Rockford, IL
ALBERTO AND TONI; SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. I KNOW HOW MUCH HE MEANT TO YOU.THAT IS SUCH A TERRIBLE DEATH AND I KNOW HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE WE WILL REMEMBER YOU AND YOUR MOTHER IN OUR PRAYERS.
CHUCK AND ANITA VALENTINE
December 10, 2013 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Al, Toni, mom & kids,
I'll miss dad and our many conversations in the kitchen plus his warm smile greeting all who came to dine. What a neat dad.
God bless,
Frank Manzullo
Frank Manzullo
December 09, 2013 | Rockford, KS
Alberto and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I also am sorry that I was not able to attend any of the services you had for him. My memories of him and your family go back to those days in the 70's when they first opened the restaurant.
He was a great guy who made everyone feel like family.
May he be granted eternal rest.
Michael V. Rotello
December 09, 2013 | Rockford, IL
Ignazia, Alberto e Famiglia:
We just learned of Francesco's passing and want to extend out heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Although we do not come to the restaurant as frequently as we once did, we will definitely miss Francesco's warm greeting and a chance to converse with him in his native Italian.
Sincerely,
Pat and John Pepe
Naples, Fl.
December 09, 2013
What a Nice man he was, so friendly great smile, Always made you feel welcome. I'll miss him at the restaurant sorry for your loss Scott
December 08, 2013
AL & rest of the Altamore family-from Dan &Joanna Slattery-Very sorry for the loss of your father- I am going to PERSONALLY come to see you in a few days when YOU think the time is appropriate. I will call you 1st.We just heard about this after the fact,remember, we don't get the paper anymore. Again, our deepest sympathies. Dan & Joanna Slattery, 12-7-13.
December 07, 2013