Amadeo R. Leoni Sr. 88, of Rockford died on November 6, 2020. Born March 31, 1932 in San Francisco del Oro, Chihuahua; Mexico. Son of Arturo and Maria Theresa (Rodrigues) Leoni. Amadeo was united in marriage to Virginia Fierro in February 4, 1951. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was truly the most important to him. He had a special bond with his beloved sister, Enerina. They spoke frequently on the phone and were very close. Formerly employed as a heavy equipment operator in Mexico. Retired from Chrysler, where he was employed as a fork lift driver. Member of UAW Local 1268. Survived by his wife; children, Rosa (Tom) Gerdes, Amadeo Leoni Jr., Christina (Uwe) Ebert, George E. Leoni, Alan (Pamela) Leoni, Dante (Alexandra) Leoni; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Antonio (Socorro) Leoni, Margarita Cruz, Enerina (Raul) Clift, Maria Teresa Leoni; sister-in-law, Eva Leoni and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Juan Manuel Cruz, brother Arturo Leoni, and brother, Roberto Leoni. Private family services will be held. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.graceFH.com .