Eleanor “Ellie” Martorana of Rockford passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1940, in Rockford, the daughter of Felix and Lena Nibbio. She married Bart Martorana on April 27, 1963, and they had such a beautiful and wonderful life together. She had two daughters, Lisa Mathiesen and Tami Lopata. Three grandchildren, Drake Mathiesen, Emily, and Carly Lopata. Brother Tom Nibbio. Predeceased sister and brother-in-law, RoseAnn and Sam Rotolo, predeceased in-laws, Vito and Angela Martorana. Brother-in-law Frank Martorana, and predeceased brother-in-law Dick Martorana. Niece Renee (Andy) Bolhous. Nephews, Chuck (Sherry) and Michael (Tricia) Rotolo and many longtime friends and card club friends of many years.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life, which will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Venetian Club from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Services
10
Feb
Celebration of Life
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Venetian Club2180 Elmwood Road Rockford, IL61103
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Condolences to Bart and Family. Heaven will Enjoy Eleanor's Beauty and we all did. She will be missed by all Love Michael and Kerry Williams
01/24/2024
Shawn Collins
Ellie was a wonderful and beautiful lady. Her and Bart were amazing people and wonderful parents to their two beautiful daughters, Lisa and Tami. Their immediate family and extended family are absolutely a joy to be a part of. It was very rare to see Ellie without a smile on her face. She put up a room with her presence. My heart truly goes out to Bart, her wonderful husband of 60 years, and her two daughters, Lisa and Tami, as well as her brother Tom. Ellie will forever be deeply missed. I will never forget being over at their house on Chateau, around Christmas time, and Ellie had made her amazing Italian chocolate cookies, and the glaze was drying on them, and Lisa said that I could have a couple, but to hurry up because Ellie was on her way back home. Ellie walked in the door, and I looked like a chipmunk with my mouth full of cookies. Lisa and I both laughed and I apologized to Ellie, and she laughed and said it was ok, and get out of the kitchen. I'll always love and miss her! She was truly a blessing on earth and now in heaven! With heartbroken sincerity, Shawn Collins.
01/12/2024
Sandy Berg
Eleanor was my neighbor, and high school friend! She was always a delightful person, and we had much fun together! Condolences to her family, she will be extremely missed! Sandy Berg
01/11/2024
Bonnie Renteria
I grew up with Eleanor! Such a great friend! She will be missed. Prayers for the family. Bonnie Renteria
01/10/2024
Brion & Teresa Heuer
Bart and family, sending our heart felt sympathy to all of you! Ellie will be such a great loss to us all!! Such a wonderful person!! We are so happy she was a part of our lives!! Love, Brion & Teresa Heuer
Tributes
Jeff Dunbar planted 10 trees in memory of Eleanor “Ellie” Martorana . - 02/05/2024
Bill Gitchel sent Beautiful Dreams for Eleanor “Ellie” Martorana - 02/05/2024
So sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful person.
Have nothing but great memories & happy moments shared with Ellie, family & friends..
my thoughts & prayers to the family..
Bill Gitchel
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