Joseph E. Grotto

Joseph E. Grotto, Sr., 95, of Rockford formerly of Roscoe passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Born February 16, 1922 in Alton to Anthony and Victoria (Ederati) Grotto. A veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. Married Norma M. Caroto. Employed from 1943 – 1976 as a Maintenance Foreman for Twin Disc Inc. Member of the Venetian Club. Joseph was Deputy Sheriff for Winnebago County for 15 years and Chief of Police for Winnebago for 9 years. He and his wife loved to travel. Joseph also enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and socializing with people, all people.

Survivors include son, Joseph E. Grotto, Jr.; daughters, Rose Ann (Mark) Olson, Donna Monger; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Dora (Joseph) Calgaro, Norma (Lee) De Santi, Rose (Carl) Segalla, Loretta (Don) Cruden; several nieces, nephews, and cousins in Italy. Predeceased by parents; wife, Norma; brother, Virgil; sisters, Ann Zinna, Adeline Ancona; grandson, Mark Olson; aunts; uncles; and cousins.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson Street, Rockford. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass in the church. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to your choice of charity.  

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