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Robert "Rob" Pozzi Jr.
1962 - 2014
Robert "Rob" Pozzi Jr.
1962 - 2014
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Robert Pozzi Jr. Obituary
A funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 10, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Cherry. The Rev. Patrick Fixsen will officiate. Burial will be at Valley Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 9 at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, as well as 10:30 AM until time of funeral services Monday at the church.
Rob was born on September 19, 1962 in Spring Valley to Robert and Barbara (Coutts) Pozzi Sr. He married JoAnn Smoode on May 28, 1988 in Spring Valley.
Rob was a graduate of Hall High School, Class of 1980, and attended I.V.C.C. Rob was currently employed by I.D.O.T, working as maintenance yard supervisor in Princeton. He had previously owned and operated both RSI Masonry and P & P Masonry. Rob was currently serving as a member of the Bureau County Board and as a Hall Township Trustee.
Rob was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Spring Valley Walleye Club, the Wisconsin Paint Horse Club, and the Illinois Paint Horse Association. He also coached softball and soccer in Ladd and Spring Valley, as well as the Hall Township Youth Basketball League.
Rob is survived by his wife, JoAnn, of rural Spring Valley; his daughter, Gianna Marie, at home; his parents, Robert and Barbara Pozzi Sr. of Spring Valley; two sisters, Bonnie Pozzi of Spring Valley and Sandra Pennell of Tennessee; his mother-in-law, Evelyn Smoode of Spring Valley; and his in-laws, Silvia Smoode, Joe (Jennifer) Smoode, Keith (Jill) Smoode, all of Granville, and Jane (Jim) Hughes of Metamora; and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be directed for an education fund to be established for his beloved daughter, Gianna.
A guestbook may be viewed and memories shared at bartofh.com.
Cathy Murphy
April 13, 2014
JoAnn, Gianna, and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Rob. Our prayers are with you.
ron petkus
March 28, 2014
im so sorry to hear of robs passing. I have great memories of him and his family in the valley during my childhood days. rest in peace, Robbie
Melissa Hintz
March 12, 2014
I feel blessed to have been able to meet and get to know Rob, even though it was for a short time. He was such a sweet and caring man. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God gives you the strength to make it through this tough time.
Cindy & Wade Maynard
March 10, 2014
I know this is late, but we just heard about Rob. We are so sorry for your loss. Rob was a great guy and we were blessed to know him. I know it has been many years since Barkley and the horse shows, but we will never forget him and the good times we shared. We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Dick Dean
March 10, 2014
Sorry to here about your loss of Rob. I knew Rob and his dad from Rockford Products around 20 years ago. May our Lord comfort you at this difficult time
Susie Ellis-Reinke
March 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers today and during the days ahead are with the entire family. My deepest sympathy...
Lucille Mussatto
March 9, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the Pozzi family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lucille, Debby, and Donna Mussatto
Nancy Preston
March 9, 2014
We didn't find out about Robs passing til Sunday night. Our hearts and prayers are with you. He was such a special person. We were just glad to have had the honor of knowing him.
Buddy and Lynn Ogden
March 9, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the entire Pozzi family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula KinKin
March 9, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Rob's passing.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Barb Marchiando Hillesheim
March 8, 2014
Robert and Barbara: I just read the story online of the death of your son. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My husband of 53 years passed away this year but I can not imagine the sorrow you must have in the death of a son. Knowing that he is in a much better place will certainly be your comfort. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Barbara Marchiando Hillesheim
Celeste Kusek-Pounds
March 7, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear that Rob has lost his battle. I have many fond memories of Rob throughout our school days. He always knew how to make everyone smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May you all find comfort in knowing that he has touched so many.
Brian McAdams
March 7, 2014
JoAnn, Gianna, The Pozzi Family & The Smoode Family -
Your loss is irreplaceable. There are no words to describe how sorry I feel. Rob was a friend to everyone. I am thankful to have known him and I hope you find comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
Laura West
March 7, 2014
JoAnn, Gianna, Pozzi and Smoode families,
I am so very very sorry to hear that Rob's fight came to a close. May your memories carry you through this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
March 7, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Rob, but went to school with his parents. May you find peace knowing that he no longer is suffering.
Betty Boucher Miller
Tim Peterson
March 7, 2014
My sincere and deepest condolences to the entire Pozzi family. Like others have stated, his passing brings back very fond memories. Rest In Peace Rob.
Christy Donahue
March 7, 2014
Hearing of Rob's passing brought back many memories of life in the Valley and how we were all intertwined into each others lives. Sending you peace for your sadness, hope and strength for healing, and encouragement to hold dear and visit often the happy memories that he left us with.
Our deepest condolences to your entire family.
Christy Donahue and family
Karen (Sever) Mecklenburg
March 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the Pozzi and Smoode family. May Rob Rest in Peace.
Chris and Jamie Swanson
March 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Pozzi and Smoode families. We will cherish the memories we had with Rob and are so blessed to have had him in our lives.
With love and support,
Chris and Jamie Swanson
Greg Blockley
March 6, 2014
I will miss you my friend, May GOD bless your family and guide them in their time of sorrow. I love you Rob!
Kevin Kulpa
March 6, 2014
Our condolences to the entire Pozzi family. We will always treasure our memories of Rob, and he lives on in our hearts. He was indeed a very special person and may God keep him until we can all be reunited once again. With sympathy, Linda and Kevin Kulpa
Larry Prokup
March 6, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Rob's family during this sad time. Bob & Barb, Bonnie & Sandy, Joanne & Gia; please know that Rob was a great friend to me, a wonderful son & brother, and I'm certain a great husband and father. I know that Robbie will be missed by many. My heart goes out to each of you with great sympathy on the passing of your loved one. May you find strength in Jesus Christ our Lord to get you through the pain and the difficult days ahead. RIP Roberto & God Bless family and friends.
March 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joann and Gia! Dale, Julie, Mikala & Mikenzi Bushue
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