Joe Trupiano

Joe Trupiano, 84, of 2048 McMasters Ave., Galesburg, died at 6:55 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Seminary Manor.   Joe was born on April 12, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Joseph and Lucrezia Giacona Trupiano.  He married Rosaline Evans on July 28, 1956 in Galesburg.  Joe is survived by his wife, Rosaline of Galesburg; 2 daughters, Susan and Rosalia Trupiano both of Elk Grove Village; and a sister, Fannie (John) Tornquist of North Henderson.  Joe was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Frank and Sam.   Joe worked for 54 years as a freight handler for C.B. &Q. and in maintenance for BNSF, retiring in 1996.  He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.   Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Corpus Christi Church, with the Rev. Joseph Presley, officiating.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Watson Funeral Home, with the rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice.