Bernice A. Stassi Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bernice A. Stassi of Rockford, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bernice left this world on January 21, 2026 at the age of 101, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Josephine Prinzevalle (Calderotta); her husband George J. Stassi; and her siblings, Mary Cacciatore (Joseph) and John Victor Prinzevalle (Anna). She is survived by: her children, John M. Stassi, Joseph A. Stassi, Kathleen Schafer (Thomas) and Paul Stassi (Jeanette); her grandsons, Zachary Schafer (Veronica), Nicholas Schafer (Lysette), Eric Schafer, Anthony Stassi (Victoria) and Daniel Stassi-Wierman (Samantha); and her great grandchildren, Noah, Ethan, Claire, Ava, Simon, Nolan, Kelly, Jack, Theo, Owen, Dylan and Tessa. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Oratory in care of the Institute of Christ the King (ICK), 517 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102 (please include Bells of St. Mary's in the memo line); or to Corpus Christi Monastery of the Poor Clares, 2111 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102.
