Norman Viola

NORMAN J. VIOLA, 76 ROCKFORD - Norman J. Viola, 76, left this life and was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. Norman was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Rockford to Giuseppe and Barbara (Pro) Viola. He married Dolores Bonetti on Nov. 30, 1968. A graduate of Rockford East High School, Norman attended Southern Illinois University. For more than 40 years he was employed by Qualex, formerly known as Rockford Photo. Norman served on the board of the Winnebago County Center for Sight and Hearing. He was a member of the St. Ambrose Society, Lombardi Social Club, and the Lion's Club. Norman was passionate about travel, cuisine, his faithful pets, and most of all his family. Survived by sister, Rose Marie (Michael) Carr; step-mother, Silvia Viola; nieces and nephews, Jim Viola, Lawrence Bauer, Elaine (Bauer) Sharpe, Barbara Viola, Joseph Viola, Carmen (Viola) Dickinson, Anna Viola, Angela Viola, Jonathan Carr and Michelle (Carr) Cascio; 18 great-nieces and -nephews; seven great-great-nieces and -nephews; and many dear friends, including Nancy Carmona and Cathy McMamamay. Predeceased by his parents; his loving wife; and siblings, Aurelio, Ambrosio, Eufalia and Antonio. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, in The Cathedral of St. Peter, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of prayers at 10:45 a.m.; the Revs. Carl E. Beekman and Bernard Sehr con-celebrating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Poor Clares Corpus Christi Monastery or Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Poor Clares Corpus Christi Monastery or Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.