Sue Gagliano

SUE GAGLIANO, 84 CHERRY VALLEY - Her loving family was saddened by their sudden and untimely loss of their dear mother, mother-in-law and grandmother on Aug. 10, 2009, the day she departed this earthly life to join eternal peace with the Lord, after a sudden illness. Born Feb. 27, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony and Josephine Cannella. She attended Rockford Public Schools, including Kishwaukee Elementary and Lincoln Middle School, and graduated from East High School in 1944. She worked in the payroll department of Greenlee Brothers. Sue married Blaise Gagliano on Sunday, Sept. 21, 1947, and moved to New Orleans. Later she moved back to Rockford in 1971. Sue was an election judge for several years in Rockford. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She had a lifelong passion for cooking up a storm and feeding family and friends to their fullest. She also had a passion for gardening, doing ceramics, loving animals, being involved in her grandchildren's lives and supporting her family. Sue enjoyed being taken out to eat at restaurants, spending time with family, donating to charities, and shopping at Bergner's, Kohl's and the infamous QVC. Survivors include dear sons, Al (Beth) and Anthony (Lori) Gagliano; three loving grandchildren, granddaughter, Toni Gagliano, and twin grandsons, Adam and Bryan Gagliano. Predeceased by devoted husband, Blaise; parents; a brother; and an infant sister. The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Willard Moore and staff, Rockford Memorial Hospital IV therapy department, Karen from Visiting Nurses and the other professional medical staff who took great care of and interest in our mother and grandmother during her illness. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Franciscan Friars officiating. Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with a rosary recited at 8 p.m. Visitation also from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Masses said in her name to The Padre Pio Foundation, 463 Main St., Cromwell, CT 06416 (padre pio.com). Express condolences online at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com. We love her so much. She will be truly missed and forever in our family's hearts.