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Rose Prentice Obituary

ROSE V. PRENTICE, 89 ROCKFORD - Rose V. Prentice, 89, of Rockford passed away Friday, January 3, 2014. She was born November 10, 1924, in Rockford; the daughter of Joe and Edith Alonzo. She lived her entire life in Rockford. She attended Rockford Schools. She married Robert James Prentice in Rockford on May 16, 1942. He predeceased her in 1992. She was a member of St. Anthony Church, the National Society of Catholic Foresters and the St. Ambrose Club. Survivors include daughter, Carol (Nick) Minardi; son, Claude; grandchildren, Tracee (Joseph) Anderson and Tony (Missy) Minardi; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Marisa and Morgan Anderson and Nicholas and Emily Minardi; sister, Marce Cacciatore; brother, Joe Alonzo; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Frank Alonzo and brother-in-law, Steve Cacciatore. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, in St. Anthony Church, with Franciscan Friars officiating. Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday morning in the church from 9 a.m. until service time. Arrangements are with Gasparini & Oliveri Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 707 Marchesano Dr. Condolences to: www.gasparinioliverifuneral.net.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2014.

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Emma Gates

January 10, 2014

Carol, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I was privileged to get to know her and laugh with her at Emeritus. She was a sweet lady. Take care and God's blessings at this difficult time.

Alberta (Pumphrey) Woodrow

January 9, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with u Carol and your brother and your families, she will be missed and may she R.I.P. we lived across the street from u guys on 16th Ave.
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Judy Serio

January 9, 2014

Carol and Family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy (Mandell)Serio

Mike Hipp

January 8, 2014

So very to hear of Mother's passing. Have fond memories of the house off of 15th Ave, second floor where she would provide us with comfort through her wonderful cooking skills, always felt welcome. Will remember you and your family in our prayers.

Donnie

January 7, 2014

Carol,Nick Tony & Tracee sorry to hear about Rose she was fun to be around and we had some great times back in the days.My prayers are with the entire family.

January 7, 2014

To all of Aunt Rose's family, i'm so sorry to hear of her passing, she was a wonderful lady and i hope you cherish all the fond memories of her...we loved her very much, sincerely Jeannie, Joe and Dominick Alonzo

Donnie Edwards

January 7, 2014

Claude,Kay,Michelle,Joe&Marce sorry to here about Rose she was a very nice lady.Hopefully you can remember the good times you all had togther i know there were many.God bless you all.

Cherry McGovern

January 6, 2014

I had the great priviledge of knowing and caring for Rose at the end of her life. Rose always had a big smile for you, just like in the picture. She was a beautiful woman, heart and soul, to the end!! Many people will miss her! Sincerely, Cherry McGovern, LSW Heartland Hospice

frank milone

January 6, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Paul Pirrello

January 6, 2014

Claude and Family. I was sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

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