Marco A. Calacci

Marco A. Calacci, 92, died 8:47 am, Thurs., Mar. 24, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital after a short illness. Born April 29, 1918 in Rockford son of Harry and Ida (Pompo) Calacci. Married to the former Edith Aaby in Dubuque, IA, on Aug. 3, 1940. She predeceased him on Jan. 7, 2002. Employed as building engineer by Rockford Public School District for 30 plus years. Attended Zion Lutheran Church. He was an avid Chicago Bears & Cubs fan. He enjoyed country music and visited Branson, MO., frequently. In addition, he liked to spend time on gambling boats. Marco was a hard worker who held multiple jobs to support his family.
Survivors include: a daughter Patti (Jerry) Lecklider of Roscoe,  sons: Gary (Chris) Calacci of Newport Beach, Ca., Rod (Susan) Calacci, Mark (Sue) Calacci both of Rockford, Rick (Kelly) Calacci of Long Grove and Scott (Wendy) Calacci of Rockton; numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren; a brother Bill (Stella) Calacci of Rockford, a sister Nina Randall of Rockford. Predeceased by a granddaughter, Kelsey Calacci, a brother Eugene Calacci and a sister Mary Willey.
Private family service. Private burial in Arlington Memorial Park. Arrangements by Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd, 215 N. Sixth St., Rockford. Online condolences may be left at www.sundbergfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary or American Cancer Society.
The family wishes to thank the staff of 8th floor at SwedishAmerican Hospital, Peak Professional Services, and Staff of OSF Oncology. Special thanks to Dr. Ahmad, Dr. Sreenivasappa, and Dr. Stocker for their care and concern.

Private Family Service