Todd Dermer

Todd A. Dermer, 54, of Rockford passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.  Born April 4, 1967, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Gloria (Lester) Dermer.  Member of Temple Beth-El.  Todd owned and operated Classic Pizza for many years with his family.  He enjoyed golfing and traveling, especially to Las Vegas and Disney World.  Todd also enjoyed attending concerts and was a Bon Jovi mega-fan.  Avid Cincinnati Reds, Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders fan.  Todd will be laid to rest with his faithful canine companions, Bungie, Alex, and Angel.  Survivors include his mother, Gloria Dermer; aunts, Adabelle Scarpitto, Judy Schy, Syril Boyd, and Brenda Dermer; uncles, Ken Lester, Phil Manni, and Chuck Brackett; special cousins, Dana (Jeremy) Johnson and Max Boyd; special cousin who was like a daughter, Isabella Johnson; several cousins; and too many treasured friends to name.  Predeceased by his father, Michael Dermer; and several aunts and uncles.

“I’d like the memory of me To be a happy one of smiles, When life is done I’d like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways Of happy times and laughing times And bright and sunny days I’d like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave When life is done.”

Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Temple Beth-El, 1203 Comanche Drive, Rockford, IL 61107.  Burial in Rockford Hebrew Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Dermer Fund at Temple Beth-El.  Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park.