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John Locascio Obituary
John P. Locascio, 85, of Loves Park passed away peacefully Monday, October 31, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born March 18, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Sam and Josephine (Fiorello) Locascio. Married his first love, Joan Swenson, July 31, 1954 in Rockford, they were married for 62 years. Proud Paratrooper in the US Army serving during the Korean War. Owner and operator of several businesses in the Rockford area, also employed as a car salesman for many years, and most recently by Swedish American Hospital for 22 years. John enjoyed playing bocce, gardening in his vegetable and flower gardens, and sharing his "crops" with his coworkers. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was very proud of them all. Survivors include wife, Joan Locascio; children, Vickie (Leo) Dombrowski, Jerry Locascio, Phillip Locascio; grandchildren, Jerry Dombrowski, RaeAnn Dombrowski, Ellen Locascio, Phillip (Shonna) Locascio, Albert Locascio, Angelo Locascio; 6 great grandchildren; and brother, Frank (Arletta) Locascio. Predeceased by son, John M. Locascio; and brothers, Vince, and Carl. A special thank you to his grandson, Phillip, for his kind and compassionate care during these last few weeks.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2016 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson Street, Rockford with the Fransician Friars officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Loves Park. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.honquestfh.com
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My Uncle John & I (March 2016)
Vincent Locascio
November 11, 2016
November 3, 2016
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO LOCASCIO FAMILY. I WORKED IN HOUSEKEEPING WITH JOHN AND ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING AND TALKING WITH HIM AT WORK. SUCH A SWEET KIND GENTLE SOUL. HOLD ON TO ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES. GOD BLESS YOU, NAN STATEN
ROBIN KAHLE
November 3, 2016
JOAN AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. JOHN WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL AND KIND PERSON. HE WAS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND
AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Andrea Martinez
November 2, 2016
My condolences to the Locascio family. He was such a kind soul! He'll be deeply missed. There will always be a newspaper & coffee waiting for you at Lori's.
Valeri DeCastris
November 1, 2016
Vickie and the Locascio family, So sorry for the loss of John. You are in my prayers. I know that I am related to Locascio's somewhere down the family tree. I didn't know John, but he seemed like a wonderful man. I enjoy knowing Vickie from church and working with her on GRIAA. May God bless you all. With deepest sympathies...
Jack Lindstrom
November 1, 2016
My sympathy and prayers to the Locascio family. I played bocce with John at the Verdi a few years back. I'm sure he will be greatly missed.
Shelley Johnson
November 1, 2016
I am so very sorry for the families loss. You are all in my prayers...
Sr, Rosa Rauth, O.P.
November 1, 2016
I send my sympathy and prayers.
Sister Rosa, Sinsinawa, WI
Norm Shirk
November 1, 2016
It was my privilege to work with John for many years at SwedishAmerican. He was the consummate professional, relating to all others, no matter what their station in life, with humble grace and dignity. He had a quiet strength and calm demeanor which made any situation better when he was around. We will miss him.
LeRoy Cash
November 1, 2016
My condolences to the entire family. John was a wonderful man.
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