Gregory “Greg” Tassoni 58 of Rockford, passed away on May 29th, 2024 from complications from kidney disease. Greg was born May 25th, 1966 to Gerald (Jerry) and Shirley (Arbisi) Tassoni. Greg graduated from West High School in 1984 and spent much of his younger days cooking at North Towne Manor and Giuseppe’s Restaurants in Rockford. Greg pursued his passion of being a self-employed landscaper for his entire life. Greg was driven by his love to provide lawn and landscape services to his valued customers. Greg’s love of landscaping and work ethic were sculptured by his father and his dear friend and mentor, Mark Calacci.

Greg is predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents, his father Gerald (Jerry) Tassoni, brother Stephen Tassoni, uncles, Richard, John (Terry) and Patrick Tassoni, and Gary Arbisi. Greg is survived by his mother Shirley Tassoni, brother David Tassoni and his niece and nephew Sabrina Tassoni and Nicholas Tassoni, aunts Barbara Noto, Jody and (Steve) Miller, Nancy (Michael) Gioppo, Merry Tassoni, uncle Richard (Carlene) Tassoni and numerous cousins. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Davita on Rockton Ave and all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at UW Health CCU for all of their care and compassion. A private gathering will be held at a later date.

In memory of Greg, please plant a tree or shrub in his honor or consider a donation to the American Kidney Foundation.