Sam Carl Cassaro Sr.

Sam Cassaro Obituary

SAM CARL CASSARO SR. , 86 ROCKFORD - Sam Carl Cassaro Sr., 86, of Rockford passed away at 8:22 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Rockford to Michael and Matila Cassaro. He married Priscilla Ann Scalise on April 28, 1946, in St. Anthony Church. Sam worked for Winnebago Cabinet, Product Display and Woodward Governor. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Europe. Sam received the Purple Heart as well as many other medals. He was a member and deacon for St. Anthony Church. Sam also belonged to the Holy Name Society and Young Seniors. He loved the people of St. Anthony Church and devoted most of his life to serving them. He also spent many years serving the people of St. Anthony Hospital, whether it was saying prayers or giving communion. Sam enjoyed collecting clowns, teddy bears, reading Louis Lamour, writing poetry and his yearly fishing trips. He also made an awsome apple pie. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla; 12 children, Rose (Ed) Sterling, John (Darlene) Cassaro of Florida, Jim (Virginia) Cassaro of Florida, Sam (Vicky) Cassaro Jr. of Urbana, Jean (Tim) Brough, Diane Doyle, Pete (Lisa) Cassaro of North Carolina, Carl (Danielle) Cassaro, Christine (John) Drew, Julie (Joe) Massari, Rebecca Gersch and Patrick (Lydia) Cassaro of Florida; 28 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Leo) Adrignola; sister-in-law, Faye Smallwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in St. Anthony Church, with visitation from 9 to 9:45 a.m.; the Franciscan Friars will officiate. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., with rosary at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for a fund to be established at a later date. Extend condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 30 to Sep. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Sam Cassaro

13 Entries

Mike Hucker

September 5, 2009

Diane, Chris, and Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mike Hucker

Raymond and MaryLouise Gaziano

September 3, 2009

Dear Priscilla and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for you loss. Sam's death is indeed an end of an era where love and service to others was uppermost in one man's heart. He was a fine example to our church community and we know he'll be missed by many.
Sam will not be forgotten and we can only ask that the prayers and thoughts of friends will comfort all of you.

Sincerely,

Angel and Frank Cata;amp

September 2, 2009

Dear Priscella and Your Family,

You were really Blessed to have Sam as a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-GrandFather!!!!

Our Prayers and Condolences are yours!

We remember that Sam, and his friends painted the interior of our house!!
They enjoyed the wonderfull job they did--kidding each other all the time!

Enjoy the happy memories you are blessed with!!!
Sincerely,
"Angel" and Frank "Perk" Catalano

Valeri DeCastris

September 2, 2009

Sam was a great man and loved by so many. And he was a great South Rockford Sicilian. We were proud he still lived in our "old neighborhood" with us. He gave so much. His service to the people of St. Anthony Church and hospital are legendary. I so admire his service to our country too. A Purple Heart! Well done there too Sam! To raise such a large family, work full-time and minister to people's faith life - as well as cook well, are exceptional achievements. Thank you Priscilla and kids for sharing him with the St. Anthony Church family. I am so glad that we were able to honor him in our church's 100th anniversary book and the Register Star took notice of his retirement as a deacon at church. He certainly deserved all the accolades. My favorite memory is when I stopped at his house to give him a copy of the Register Star article and he was making stuffed peppers - he gave me two for my husband and me and they were just delicious. A typical loving, giving Italian...whose home you couldn't visit without leaving with some goodies. Make that apple pie for God, Sam. God rest your soul.

HAWLEY FAMILY

August 31, 2009

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE CASSARO FAMILY-- OUR LOVE ,THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS ARE SENT OUT TO ALL OF YOU. OUR FAMILY HAS KNOWN YOUR FAMILY SINCE WE WERE ALL CHILDREN GOING TO SCHOOL AT ST. FRANCIS. FROM THE HAWLEY'S

Wendy Capovilla

August 31, 2009

I will keep you all in my prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.

Loberg Family

August 31, 2009

Our prayers are with the Cassaro family. We are sorry for your loss. May God hold you close during this difficult time.

Brian Jenkins Leggero

August 31, 2009

What a great great loss to our entire community. Mr. Cassaro gave so much of himself to us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. We are so sorry for your loss. What a great man!

Cindy

August 30, 2009

Carl
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in the thoughts and prayers.

Travus Cassaro

August 30, 2009

I love you Grandpa-I wish I could have seen you one last time. You will be greatly missed.

Michelle Meyers

August 30, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. There are no words to heal your pain right now, just keep all the meories close to your heart and never forget what made you smile. Love you al!!!
Michelle Meyers & Joe Damadeo

Jasper St.Angel and family

August 30, 2009

Our condolences to Priscilla and the entire Cassaro family. The memories are endless of this family, words cannot describe how much this man and family have contributed to the community. Sam, your smiling face and kind soul will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

John Leggero

August 30, 2009

My Condolences to the Family. I remember Mr Cassaro from St Anthony back to 1955. May he rest in peace

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