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GEORGE E. SICOTTE, 79 MACHESNEY PARK - George E. Sicotte, 79, of Mach-esney Park died at 8:31 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born Feb. 21, 1930, in Manville, R.I., to Lucien and Lydia (Riendeau) Sicotte. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948. George served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Worked as a warehouse manager for Lorden Distributors. George was an avid golfer, listed as the Giant Killer in the Rockford newspaper the summer of 1957. He was runner-up in the Rockford City Tournament after 19 holes during the championship. George was a caring, compassionate man who loved his family very much. George and Jean visited the village of Medjugarjie in what at that time was Yugoslavia six times. Survivors include wife, Jean; sons, Thomas (Chris) Sicotte and James (Libby) Clark; daughter, Linda (Gene) Paton; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Albert (Marlyn) and Paul (Joanne) Sicotte; sisters, Diane Didier and Jeannine (Stephen) King; sister-in-law, Marion Sicotte; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents; and brothers, Charles and Lucien (Lon) Sicotte. Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, in St. Bridget Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Mary and St. James Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, with rosary at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bridget Church or Poor Clare Corpus Christy Monastery. Express condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com .

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 27, 2009 to Jan. 2, 2010.

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January 5, 2010

Jean
Sorry this is so belated. I did not know about George's passing until I e-mailed Jill Kuhlow about Bertha's passing. I know you will get through this with your strong faith and trust in the Lord.
Leah and Grant Boyle
Durand Il

January 1, 2010

Dear Tom and Chris,
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always such a wonderful friend to us both. I always looked forward to seeing him when he came into the Legends. He was one of those people whose made a difference in one's life. I still have 2 of the medals that he gave me from Medjugarjie and have them with me all the time. He will be with us always.

Love, Scotty and Jona Austin (from the Legends in MP)we are in Platteville WI now.

Liz Howell-Halstead

December 31, 2009

Jean, So sorry to hear about George. I remember going in and talking to him as a child at the hardware store in Meadow Mart. He always had a smile on his face and I'll always remember that.

Jennifer Poynor

December 30, 2009

Tom Chris and Kara...Tom...I know how close you were to your dad and am truely sorry for your loss. You are left with great memories that no one can take away....may they bring you comfort...

Jennifer

Melissa, Justin, & Jayden

December 29, 2009

Cara and family,

Our sympathy and love goes out to you all!!

Vickie Savage-D'Amico

December 29, 2009

To Jean and family, Al & Marilyn, I met George when I worked at Sicotte's Western Auto back in the 70's. He was always a joy to be around. I especially remember his sense of humor and his love of his family. I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw him at St. Anne's last year when my mother was there and stopped to talk to him. I wasn't sure if he would remember me but he did and we had a nice visit. Please Accept my deepest condolences for your loss. God Bless you all, Vickie Savage.

December 29, 2009

To Sicotte Family....Your father sold my father my first bicycle when I was 10 years old....wow what a memory he left me...Thanks!!!!!!

Rick Allen

December 29, 2009

Tom, Chris and Kara,, Sorry for your loss. Always the memories and no one can take that away. God Bless

Kelly Petersen and Rick Allen

JIM & JULIE BUTITTA

December 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 28, 2009

Dear Jean and family; and to Al and Marlyn, I am so sorry for your loss. George was a great man and a good Christian. We will miss him greatly, but will always cherish the great moments of joy he gave us during his life. With love, Fr. Brian

Madeline Randazzo

December 28, 2009

Jean, my prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember George and the love you two shared.

Jill Kuhlow

December 28, 2009

Jean, I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. Your family is in my prayers.

Chuck & Mary Cazzaniga

December 27, 2009

Jean and Family

Sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. It has been a tough year for us all. We will keep all of you in our prayers

STEVE CLARK

December 27, 2009

AUNT JEAN: I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF GEORGE. HE WAS A KIND MAN AND SO GOOD TO VISIT MY DAD!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.

Cara Sicotte

December 27, 2009

Papa i love you and miss you very much..lily likes to sit in your chair and say "papas chair!"..we love you so much and will miss you everyday.

Wendy & Stan

December 27, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Yoder

December 27, 2009

Jean ,Jim, Linda and Tom:
Please accept my deepest sumpathies.
May your memories sustain you.

Colleen Dixon

December 27, 2009

To Jean, Jim, Linda, Tom and families, so sorry to hear about George. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

JERI BELKNAP

December 27, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

John Leggero

December 27, 2009

To The Sicotte Family and my long time friend Jim Clark, I am sorry to hear of Georges passing, I know your Mom will miss him. He was quite a Man, always smiling and plesant. I will keep him in my prayers.

Sheila McWilliams-James

December 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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