Muratoria Ludovico Antonio "Tony" Perkins, of Rockford departed this earthly life March 1, 2022. He was born October 28, 1969 in Rockford the son of Orange Jr. and Annie Perkins. Muratoria was employed as a machine operator by Rockford Products before their closing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Muratoria graduated from Lawrence Gardener High School class of 1985.

Muratoria leaves to cherish many loving memories, his parents, Annie Coleman; father, Orange Perkins Jr.;  five brothers, Charles (Iva) Perkins, Stanford Perkins,. Larry  (Pauline) Perkins, Michael  Perkins and Marcus (Adrianne) Coleman; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including special cousin Angela Young.  Muratoria had a passion for cooking and fixing on cars. He was predeceased by his brothers, Christopher Perkins.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service.